The Suzuki Carry Gets Its Biggest Update In Over A Decade

After nearly twelve years of rocking the same look - which, let’s be honest, is basically a century in car years -Suzuki has finally given the legendary Carry and Super Carry a much-needed glow-up. It’s essentially the "kei" truck equivalent of finally ditching the cargo shorts and getting a sharp new haircut.

While these tiny titans have been the backbone of Japanese narrow-street logistics forever, this update proves that even a literal box on wheels can learn a few new tricks.

The first thing you’ll notice is the face. Suzuki swapped out the old "happy-to-be-here" vibe for something a bit more "ready to work." You get standard LED headlights tucked into dark housings, giving it a tougher expression that says it’s done being called "cute."

The new X Limited edition replaces the standard badge with big, bold "SUZUKI" lettering across the front - giving off some seriously cool retro vibes - and adds blacked-out wheels and trim that make it look surprisingly sleek for a vehicle that spends its life covered in dirt.

Inside, the cabin is still wonderfully simple, but it’s definitely smarter now. Every model now features a digital instrument cluster, which is a massive jump from the old-school needles of the past. The steering wheel still feels a bit like a throwback to a 90s work truck, but the rest of the interior is all about the hustle.

The passenger seat now folds completely flat to turn into a desk for your lunch or paperwork, and they’ve added new cupholders and an overhead shelf to keep your stuff from sliding around. It doesn’t come with a fancy touchscreen by default, but there’s a perfect 8-inch gap in the dash if you want to add one yourself.

Under the seats, you’ll find the same reliable 658 cc three-cylinder engine. It only pumps out 50 horsepower, but in a truck this light, it’s plenty to get you moving. The real magic happens with the 4WD version. It sits 10.7 inches off the ground, which is actually higher than some "rugged" modern SUVs - and features a new "Mud Escape Assist" to help you wiggle out of sticky situations. Basically, if you drive it into a swampy construction site, it’s got a better chance of getting out than most luxury crossovers.

Suzuki also stuffed a remarkable amount of safety tech under the hood. Automatic braking, along with a system that beeps when the person ahead takes off while you're distracted, was added. Prices remain quite reasonable, with a starting figure around $7,500 for the workhorse, while the blacked-out top model hits $11,500.