Suzuki is a Japanese automaker that has been making vehicles since the early 1950s. The company is best known for its small cars, SUVs and motorcycles, but did they ever make a pickup truck?
The answer is surprisingly yes. Suzuki actually made two pickup trucks, the Carry and Every.
Both of these models were produced from 1961 to 1988 and were sold in Japan, as well as other countries in Asia. They were popular with small businesses and farmers who needed a reliable and affordable vehicle for transporting goods.
The Carry was the first model to be released by Suzuki in 1961. It was a small pickup truck with a rear wheel drive layout and an 800cc engine under the hood.
It had a maximum payload capacity of about 500 kg (1,100 lbs), which made it ideal for light-duty tasks. The Carry was offered with either two or four doors, depending on the buyer’s preference.
The Every
The Every followed in 1981 and was Suzuki’s attempt at creating a passenger van version of the Carry. It featured a larger body frame with seating for up to seven passengers, as well as an improved 1.2L engine that provided more power than its predecessor. The Every also came with front-wheel drive and offered optional four-wheel drive for better traction on rough terrain.
Suzuki stopped producing their pickup trucks in 1988 due to changing market dynamics and stricter emissions regulations in Japan.
Conclusion
To answer the question: yes, Suzuki did make a pickup truck – the Carry and Every – from 1961 to 1988. Although they were not widely available outside of Asia, they proved to be popular vehicles among those who needed an affordable yet reliable vehicle for light-duty tasks.
