Both models came equipped with a new water cooled 3-cylinder engine, a first for the Carry truck and van. Spec levels were largely similar to the previous generation, offering a truck and van with multiple variants within each range. The fifth generation Suzuki Carry was a mostly evolutionary update, taming down the Giugiaro design to something a bit more contemporary. It’s no wonder that Suzuki decided to do a throwback style of this truck with later generations, as it was just too good of a formula to pass up. The 元0/31 Suzuki Carry was the first model to encompass the standard looks and features that became standard across the entire kei truck segment.
This lived on until 1968 when the next generation Carry was released. The bed was also 380mm (15 in) longer than the L20, allowing more space for that easy-load cargo.Ī van variant of the 元0 Carry was also available with similar form and features as the L20 van that came before it.
This was another feature that would later be adopted by all models in the kei truck segment. The 元1 also featured a triple tailgate bed for the first time, allowing easy access to the bed from any side. There were no seatbelts on those seats, so it’s safe to assume they weren’t meant to carry passengers while moving too quickly. 元0H models also came fitted with bed-mounted seats that faced inward. Just as the previous generation, the 元0H came with a frame and canopy over the truck bed for workers to get some shade while out in the field. Specs and dimensions were largely similar to the outgoing L20, but there were some improvements and additional features offered. The 元0 was officially sold under the Suzuki brand, rather than Suzulight, starting with this generation. The bonnet of the L20 was gone and replaced with a flat front panel that would become the norm for kei trucks for decades. The newer 元0 received a full redesign from front to back. For a brief period the L20 and newer 元0 Carry models were sold simultaneously in the same showrooms.
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