These Mini Trucks Are An EPIC Anti-American Failure from Japan. 

I wish they would make small trucks like these again.

As the owner of a '77 Datsun 620 project, I can assure you that it is also a small truck and I get questions/yelled at in traffic every single time I drive it lol

Respect for none of these being slammed on air-ride. So nice to see them with a normal stance. 👍👍

The REPU is perfectly capable of doing most things people think they need an F150 for. With intake and exhaust mods the stock block 13b will make 160hp to the wheels. In comparison to just about any minitruck of the 70s the REPU is a rocket. Unfortunately the ‘77 model you tested came with a very tall final drive ratio but earlier models are better in that regard. They can keep up with traffic when loaded up. The only shortcoming is the sparse interior and non-vented front disc brakes. I’ve had mine 10+ years and use it regularly for truck stuff, trips to home centers, the transfer station, hauling bikes around, even towing the occasional trailer.

Love to see more content like this on your channel. Brilliantly reviewed and discussed with respect to vehicle specs and stories behind each one.

Never thought I would see a Repu on here.. I owned a 77 for a few years. Sadly sold it this year 😔but I still have my Rx7

I had a green hilux like this before and can confirm, should have left it as a parts truck lol 90% of them are just too far gone sadly

They are way cooler than any truck produced in America

i would love this rotart pickup in forza motorsport with widebody :D

As anti american as you put it, the tundra and Tacoma sells mighty well today. They have tried small trucks and those still lived on in Europe or SE Asian countries. Mitsubishi trucks and Toyota Hilux are still household names out there.

Dudes never heard of a Ford ranger I guess