The retro-inspired livery is the main feature

As for vehicle customization, the greatest feature of the Acty is its coloring, which creates a retro atmosphere. The appeal of this is that it dares to create a slightly faded impression, rather than a beautifully clean finish like a dress-up vehicle. Another key point is that it is equipped with extra-thick tires so that it can call itself a baby monster truck. In contrast to the tire size of a standard kei-truck, which is 145/80-12, the tires fitted on this Acty are 215/50-13 front and rear. The powerful fat tires add to the American mood.

The Daihatsu Hijet and Suzuki Carry are more popular as major light trucks, but the long-wheelbase Acty is a cooler choice in terms of style to bring out an American-style atmosphere. Also, the Honda engine is more powerful than anything else revs smoothly and can turn. The powerful and tough engine was also taken into consideration, as there was no need to worry about power being eaten up by larger tires.

Mr Yoshinaga uses this light truck for everyday transport and shopping. What he found was that the handling was even more nimble than the good feeling of the engine. He thought it was due to the thick tires installed, but when he later spoke to the representative of Garage Bug, he discovered that the suspension was transplanted from a Honda Vamos. A front tower bar was also fitted, giving the car a rigid feel, and it turned out that it had been tuned to be stable even in a series of corners.

“After hearing this story from the representative, I fell more and more in love with the Acty. I love everything about it, from the yare paint job on the body, the wood-decorated cargo bed doorways, and the roll bar, which is not only wild but can also be used to secure luggage, as well as the functionality.”

Says Yoshinaga. The Type 3 Variant is now his second car and the Acty is his first car.

translated by DeepL