What about sacking off all those niceties and driving around in a jet-powered kei truck instead? That’s exactly the kind of creation that is being assembled over in the magical world of Instagram.

Kei trucks are only growing in popularity thanks to their size and efficiency. Importing these little 4x4s might be getting a little easier.

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other locations were awash with tiny "kei" trucks, cars and vans. These cities have thin, weaving side roads that would never be able to handle most American SUVs and trucks.

The Daihatsu Hijet kei truck and the Hijet Cargo are offered in multiple configurations. Specially equipped versions include dump trucks, freezers, panel vans, and more. The 11th-gen Hijet ...