10 Facts About Honda Acty

1.

Honda Acty is a series of cabover microvans and kei trucks produced by the Japanese automaker Honda from 1977 to 2021, designed for the Japanese domestic market .

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2.

Honda Acty range is designed to be economical, agile work vehicles, and generally lack luxury options, although air conditioning and power steering are available along with various trim, decoration, and customization options.

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3.

Since the merger of the Subaru Sambar and Daihatsu Hijet, the Honda Acty truck has become the only remaining Kei truck not to have a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.

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4.

The Honda Acty was exported to a number of markets, including Great Britain, where it is considered to have created an entire new category.

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5.

Production of the Acty continued until the arrival of the third generation in 1999, although the Honda Street continued to be built until 2001 as it was only partially replaced by the pricier Honda Vamos.

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6.

Honda Acty pushed the driving position back while keeping the engine in its traditional location underneath the vehicle.

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7.

In December 2009, the Honda Acty truck was replaced by the new fourth generation model, but the bonneted Honda Acty van continued to be produced with the third generation bodywork.

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8.

On 12 July 2018, the Honda Acty van was discontinued and it was replaced by the N-Van.

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9.

In June 2012, the Honda Acty underwent some light modifications so as to meet new upcoming standards on lighting.

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10.

Honda Acty ended production in April 2021 due to new emissions regulations and mandatory crash mitigation brakes that must be installed sequentially, thus increasing development costs.

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