The Sambar Van gains a digital cluster and a 9-inch display, yet the base trim stays gloriously bare-bones
The Daihatsu Hijet Cargo and Atrai benefit from an enhanced Smart Assist safety system, alongside small changes to their equipment
The six-year roadmap leans almost entirely on hybrids and plug-ins, with several models co-developed alongside Nissan
Japan’s tightly held kei segment is about to get a second Chinese challenger after BYD’s all-electric Racco
The Mazda Scrum Van and Wagon receive styling upgrades, a new steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, and more safety gear
The micro-SUV of the kei car world gets modernized styling along with more standard safety gear in Japan
The base Suzuki Every PA is a no-nonsense manual van, while the flagship J Limited trim is built for camping with a turbo 4WD option and rugged aesthetics
The Suzuki-based kei vans receive a fresh digital instrument cluster, more standard ADAS, and a factory-backed modular bed system
Honda unveiled two hybrid prototypes that could preview the next Accord or Civic, along with the Acura RDX, after a costly EV strategy collapse forced a reset
The Super Carry X Limited truck and Every J Limited minivan look even better with optional accessories
Four years at the top of Japan’s EV sales chart, and Nissan’s Sakura facelift is more about staying relevant than raising the bar
Subaru updates its Sambar kei truck with smarter collision detection and an optional 9-inch screen, starting from just $6,800 in Japan
Daihatsu’s Hijet Truck and its Toyota Pixis counterpart gain updated tech for 2026, keeping these kei workhorses current
The microvan benefits from a digital instrument cluster, new color options, and standard parking sensors
Whether you call it a Suzuki, Nissan, Mazda, or Mitsubishi, this pint-sized workhorse now features a modern face and expanded safety kit
Despite its size, the Hijet-based motorhome can sleep up to four people in the rear
Mazda refreshes its smallest workhorse with a new face and essential safety tech, while undercutting its Suzuki and Nissan siblings
The Toyota Pixis Van BEV, Daihatsu e-Hijet Cargo, and Daihatsu e-Atrai RS will soon be joined by the nearly identical Suzuki e-Every
