This Suzuki Every Kei Van Might Be The Most Honest Vehicle On Sale

The Suzuki Every is one of those vehicles that would probably make a lot of sense in crowded cities outside Japan, yet hardly anyone gets the chance to buy one. It’s tiny, boxy, slow, and absolutely obsessed with practicality. And honestly, that’s a big part of its charm.

For the new model year, Suzuki has given the little kei van a light refresh without changing what people already like about it.

The front bumper and grille have been redesigned to soften the van’s workhorse look a bit, while higher trims like the Every Wagon try surprisingly hard to look stylish with darker headlights, sporty bumpers, alloy wheels, and even optional retractable side steps.

Inside, the updates feel thoughtful. There’s now a digital instrument cluster across the lineup, available navigation with a 9-inch screen, a 360-degree camera, and a heated steering wheel. Suzuki also added extra sound insulation in the roof to cut down on vibrations and road noise, which matters when you spend your day inside something shaped like a microwave on wheels.

The mechanical side stays delightfully simple. The standard naturally aspirated 660cc engine produces 48 hp and can be paired with either a five-speed manual or a CVT. Buyers wanting a little more punch can step up to the turbocharged version, which increases output to 63 hp, though it comes exclusively with the CVT. It won’t win drag races, but that was never the point. The Every exists to carry people, tools, groceries, camping gear, or whatever else needs moving through narrow streets and tight parking spaces.

Then there’s the price. In Japan, the cheapest Suzuki Every starts at around $8,400. The adventure-themed J Limited turbo 4WD comes in at $13,400, while the range-topping Every Wagon PZ Turbo Special with the high roof stretches things to $14,200.

Even fully loaded, it still costs less than plenty of entry-level cars elsewhere. Meanwhile, the fully electric e-Every starts at ¥3,146,000 ($19,800), which suddenly makes the regular gasoline versions look like bargains.

In a car market full of oversized crossovers trying to be everything at once, the little Suzuki feels refreshingly honest about what it is.