TT2 4WD
The later generation with selectable 4WD and, on many, air conditioning.
KS3 · KS4 · TT1 · TT2 · 1990 to 2001 (eligible builds)
Subaru Sambar for sale
The four-cylinder kei truck with independent suspension all round. The smoothest ride, and our first pick.
Kojo JDM imports the Subaru Sambar truck, the kei truck with a four-cylinder engine and four-wheel independent suspension. The 1990 to 1999 KS3 and KS4 and the TT1 and TT2 that followed in 1999 put the engine at the rear, under the bed.
That layout makes the Sambar the smoothest and quietest kei truck on rough ground. Subaru built its own Sambar until 2012; TT2 4WD trucks qualify as each one turns 25 by build month.
Subaru Sambar photo by Mr.choppers, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized. Not a truck for sale.
Subaru Sambar specifications
- Engine
- 658cc EN07 inline-four, rear-mounted
- Suspension
- Four-wheel independent
- Drive
- 2WD (KS3, TT1) or selectable 4WD (KS4, TT2)
25-year eligibility
KS3 and KS4 eligible. TT1 and TT2 builds qualify on their own 25-year date: 1999 to 2001 builds through 2026, 2002 builds during 2027.
Check an exact build dateUS duty class
25% goods vehicle (HTS 8704), charged on the value at the Japanese port. The 25-year rule does not reduce it. We confirm the amount with a licensed customs broker on every quote.
Versions
Subaru Sambar versions we source
KS4 4WD
The earlier truck, all well past 25 years.
Before you buy
What we check on every Subaru Sambar
- Rear engine cooling and coolant lines.
- Bed and frame rust.
- Timing belt history on the EN07.
- Supercharged versions need extra care.
- US parts support is thinner than for the Carry or Acty, so keep common service parts on hand.
Questions
Subaru Sambar FAQ
Why is the Sambar smoother than other kei trucks?
Four-wheel independent suspension and a four-cylinder engine. Most rivals use a three-cylinder and leaf springs at the rear.
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