Suzuki Carry Truck Car Guide
From1991 to 1999 (DD51T etc.)

Overview

Suzuki Carry Truck, a kei truck that can be used a variety of ways.

The Suzuki Carry Truck is a Kei truck. A Kei truck is a mini pickup truck built to fit the light vehicle class under Japanese law.
Farmers, hunters, and more use these trucks for off-roading, work, and other purposes. Kei trucks are getting popular especially in US, Guam and Australia. Yet, the number one use of the Carry in the United States is for small businesses like a handyman.
This truck is the second best-selling mini truck outside of Japan.

1991

The 9th generation (1991 - 1999) is the main Suzuki carry for sale nowadays. In this generation, Suzuki smoothed out the vehicle's body and updated the headlights at the beginning of this generation.

1993

In 1993, they modified the front drum brakes to discs. In addition, the tires and wheels have also changes to 12 inches.

1995

In 1995, Suzuki switched the color of the front signal to amber and lowered the bolt pattern from 114.3 to 100 mm.

Before minor change
After minor change

Kei Truck
The Kei Truck, the category the Carry falls into, comes in an RWD or 4WD option, with the average truck weighing 2000 pounds.
All Kei truck manufacturers built their trucks to fit Japanese requirements for the smallest highway passenger car. The Japanese created these requirements in 1949. It specifies the vehicle size, engine capacity, and power outlet.
Owners of Kei cars benefitted because they got tax and insurance benefits. For this reason and more, the Kei cars and trucks are very successful, with almost 1/3 of Japanese car sales falling in this category.

USA Importations
One issue with the mini truck is the trucks don't fit American criteria. Luckily, the United States government deems all vehicles over 25 years old street safe. Otherwise, individuals would need to check their state’s law before importing a Kei Truck. The used Suzuki Carrys are over 25 years old and are street legal. Plus, the Carry is durable, so the vehicles are still in good condition.
Carused.jp can also help you navigate the USA policies.

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Popular Models

DD51T is a popular model which is 25 years old!

List of Popular Model Code Details

Model Code	DD51T	DC51T	DD51B	DC51B
Engine Code	F6A
Drivetrain	4WD	FR	4WD	FR
Engine Size	657cc		660
Fuel	Petrol
Doors	2
Seats	2
Transmission	MT
Dimension	3,295 x 1,395 x 1,725mm	3,295 x 1,395 x 1,765mm	3,295 x 1,395 x 1,805mm	3,295 x 1,395 x 1,795mm

The two most common models of the Carry are the DC and DD. The difference between the DC and DD is the drive. The DC is a two-wheel drive, and the DD is a four-wheel drive.
The DD is known for being more powerful and is better for rough roads.

Engine

F6A Engine

In 1991 - 1999, the Suzuki Carry Truck used one engine, the F6A (657cc). Suzuki introduced this engine in 1990.
They based it off of the F5B, but they increased the stroke size to 66 mm. So the max power for this engine is 36 - 64 PS, and the max torque is 50 - 90 Nm. It is a 660 cc which gets about 40 miles per gallon.

Body

2-door Pickup
2-door style is the only body style available for the pickup. If an individual likes the Carry but needs a different body style, then the Suzuki Every Van might be an option. This van has a 5-door body style.

Dimensions
Within the ninth generation, the vehicle's dimensions were 3295 mm for length, 1395 mm for width, and 1715 - 1865 mm for height. These dimensions were the same for both the Suzuki Carry DD51T and the DC51T.

Body Types
As same as usual trucks, there are several choices for body types for mini trucks. For Suzuki Carry Truck, flat body are more popular than dump body.

Flat body
Dump

Transmission

4/5-speed manual
The manual transmission is when the driver is required to use a clutch to change the gear. This model of transmission has increasingly become less common. The majority of Suzuki Carry's made today have automatic transmission.

3-speed automatic
The automatic is an integrated assembly with a transmission, axle, and differential. As a result, the automatic doesn't require any extra effort of the driver to change gears.

Grade

For Carry Truck, there are 3 grades. The basic grade is "KU", the middle grade is "KA" and the highest grade is "KC". The difference between those models are that besides "KU" model, every grade has a square halogen head lamp. Only the "KU" grade has a round head lamp. The KU model is the most popular and cheapest model in the Suzuki Carry Truck market. When deciding which grade to buy, the preference of the head lamp shape would be one choice to make.

Square head lamp
Round head lamp

Market Price

The Lowest Price of Used Suzuki Carry Truck is from FOB US$ 1,326- For Sale!!

There is not much difference in price between DD51T and DC51T. Both has the same engine (F6A) and the biggest difference between DD51T and DC51T is the drive train.

Compare by Models

Updated date: June, 2021

Model	New car prices	Used car prices
DD51T	US$ 6,500 - 7,900	US$ 1,500 - 3,000
DC51T	US$ 5,000 - 7,300	US$ 1,300 - 3,000
DD51B	US$ 8,200 - 8,600	US$ 2,000 - 5,000
DD51B	US$ 7,000 - 7,500	US$ 2,000 - 5,000

Compare Models

Suzuki Carry Truck VS Honda Acty Truck

If the Suzuki Carry Models aren't the right mini truck for you, there are many other Kei Trucks that could work. We will compare Carry truck with Honda Acty truck which is also a famous mini truck made in Japan.

Model	Suzuki Carry Truck (DD51T)	Honda Acty Truck (HA4)
New Car Price	US$ 6,500 - 7,900	US$ 7,200 - 8,500
Used Car Price	US$ 1,500 - 3,000	USUS$ 1,500 - 4,000
Body type	Mini Truck
Dimension	3.295 x 1.395 x 1.725 m	3.255 x 1.395 x 1.715 m
Displacement	F6A (657cc)	E07A (656cc)
Output Performance	97	109 - 160
Transmission	2WD,4WD
Seats	3,5,6	3,5,6-10

Suzuki Carry Truck is more suitable for off-road use!

The Acty is a great work vehicle with many optional trims and decorations. Honda created the car in 1977, but the most similar models to the Suzuki Carry are 1988-1999, the second generation.
Something remarkable is that an Attack version of the car was made just for farmers, with a lock on the back and gears.

Pros and Cons

The pros of this vehicle are that it has a smooth ride, making it an excellent fit for freeway driving. Yet, this truck can still handle off-road travel if needed. The Suzuki is just a little better suited for off-road.
Whereas the Suzuki Carry is more powerful, and the parts are easier to locate if something breaks.
Another advantage of the Suzuki Carry is it has a longer average lifespan than the Honda Acty. For example, the Carry’s average lifespan is 160,000 miles, whereas the Acty's is 150,000 miles.

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Subaru Sambar

The Sambar is also a Kei truck and a micro van which was made for Japanese clients. This truck has a rear-wheel drive, with a water-cooled engine that they placed in the back.
The original generations of Sambar trucks had some safety concerns. Subaru resolved all these concerns in the sixth generation. Subaru fixed it by increasing the width to 1480 mm.
This same generation was when they included the airbags, rear doors, and power windows. Sambar also has many specialty options like a scissor/dump combo, cranes, beds, lift gates or turf tires.

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Buy One Today

If you are looking for a great, reliable work truck, look no further as the Suzuki Carry. This truck is great fuel capabilities and is inexpensive.
If the Suzuki Carry isn't the right fit, then the Honda Acty or Subaru Sambar might be better.
Whatever your choice, the mini truck is a great option to look at getting today.

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