street-legal USA
The fastest Kei trucks, Vans & Cars List
Let's compare the fastest Kei trucks, also referred to as mini trucks, Kei Vans, and Kei cars, that are at least 25 years old and legally roadworthy in the U.S. (varies by state). This includes both standard naturally aspirated options and the rarer turbo or supercharged models. Even though the Kei vehicles or mini trucks on this list have a higher top speed, the extra power is mostly used for faster acceleration, since speeds over 50 MPH can become unstable depending on conditions and the model.
Fast Subaru: Best Engine
88-00 Subaru Sambar & Dias
The Subaru Sambar & Dias Kei truck (mini truck) and Kei van have the Cover Four engine delivering the most naturally aspirated combined horsepower and torque from a 660cc engine. The Sambar & Dias can switch from 4WD to 2WD while in motion.
- 1994-2000: Naturally Aspirated: 45-47 HP, Top Speed: 68-71 MPH
- 1988-2000: Supercharged: 54-57 HP, Top Speed: 75-80 MPH
Fastest: Mazda
1992-1994 Mazda AZ-1
The 92-94 Mazda AZ-1 Kei car is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive. It has a 657 cc turbocharged engine and weighs only 1,587 lb.
- 64 horsepower: Top Speed: 87 MPH with limiter.
Fast Mitsubishi: Leg Room & N/A HP
94-00 Mitsubishi Minicab & Bravo
The 99-00 Mitsubishi Minicab and Bravo have the most legroom and the most naturally aspirated horsepower on this list.
- 1997-1999 VX Naturally Aspirated: 47-50 HP, Top Speed: 70-73 MPH
- 6th-gen 1999-2000 Naturally Aspirated: 47 HP, Top Speed: 71 MPH
- 1994 to 1999 Turbo: 58-64 HP, Top Speed: 75-80 MPH
Fastest: Suzuki
91-98 Suzuki Cappuccino
The 91-98 Suzuki Cappuccino, a front-engined, RWD layout. It has a turbocharged 657cc engine and weighs 1,598 lbs.
- 63 horsepower: Top Speed: 87 MPH with limiter.
Fast Suzuki: Most Common Turbo
90-00 Suzuki Carry & Every Turbo
The Suzuki Carry and Every from 1990 to 2000 featured the most common turbocharged on this list that produced up to 60 HP.
- Turbo: 55-60 HP, Top Speed: 75-80 MPH
Fastest: Honda
91-96 Honda Beat
The 91-96 Honda Beat is a mid-engined RWD convertible with a naturally aspirated 660cc engine, weighing 1,676 lbs.
- 63 horsepower: Top Speed: 87 MPH with limiter.





