I have a 96 with a 4-speed manual. I got tired of the stock exhaust rattling and cut it off, and stuck a motorcycle muffler on it. It sounds mean, but with 34hp, it's all bark and no bite. Absolutely the funniest vehicle I have ever owned.
I’m surprised no one has mentioned the mighty car mods one of these. It was used in the latest super cheap ad. They dropped a “big block” 3cyl engine in it. It may even get to 102kph. Hehe
I have what I believe to be the only kei car on the road in my town of 330,000 people. I get a lot of smiles, waves, thumbs up and positive comments when I drive my 1996 4WD Hijet, the slightly larger brother of the Midget II. I can only imagine the reaction if I drove the quirkier Midget II. I'm shocked at how practical the Hijet is. It's a great 4WD truck for everything but highway driving and pulling a trailer.
Love the review of the Midget 2, Ross. Sure was an “interesting” video. Great truck for small deliveries around the city but the handling sure looked iffy on the road. The 0-100 was quite entertaining. You would probably have a better chance of reaching 100km/h going down hill in neutral. Still a fun little truck. Thanks for the review.
I have a 5 speed manual 4WD 1996 Hijet, the bigger brother to the Midget II. It's surprisingly capable as a 4WD truck that climbs like a billy goat, gets into tight spots that a larger truck can't reach, and it has a full size bed but without the wheel well humps eating into the cargo capacity. The unexpected thing I love is the tight turning radius. It'll turn around in the width of a two lane road. Yesterday, I pulled into a parking lot and not only turned 180 degrees left to park in the first available parking spot, I parked in the left side of the parking spot to leave more room for my friend to park next to me. My friend came in behind me in his Tundra 4WD pickup and was unable to park in the spot to my right and was forced to park in the spot to the right of that with an empty space between us. Kei truck maneuverability is excellent and largely underappreciated until someone drives one. They're great for zipping around town and running errands. Visibility is excellent too, which also helps in congested areas. I love my little Hijet.
I have a yellow ‘97 automatic one and a white ‘92 van version midget 2, also automatic. It cured me from texting while driving! First time out I glanced down to send a text (about how much fun I was having driving this thing) and when I looked up, I was heading into a country road ditch 😳. The steering is pretty direct and not many turns lock to lock!!
Man I couldn't stop laughing seeing you driving this Midget & whizzing around the corners in the wet at 50ks you could have rolled it mate lol & I told you it wouldn't get to 100ks haha,but yes it's cute like a bug & still better than walking so I can't rubbish it,so good work Johnny this was a hoot to watch thanks Pal 😆
I'm accustomed to seeing kei trucks that are white on the inside and some other color on the outside because the new owner painted an old kei truck, most of which were originally white. This little Midget II is red on the inside and white on the outside, so I guess it was a red Midget II that Stewart Pest Control had wrapped or painted?
U can’t option these as 4WD. I’ve driven a manual one in the uk and it’s very nippy once yr going and keeps up with traffic. Start of in 2nd gear and away u go. U definitely feel the bumps in it.
Way too cute!!😊 I would love to have 2!! First and second generation, with, wheels and other upgrades! I doubt it would be legal in the states!! Especially in California!
Well, I, believe it or not, drive around in a virtual world in one of these....ummm yeah enough said about that, most peeps would not know what thats all about unless they have experienced it but a few weeks ago I saw one zooming along Paterson Rd in Rockingham WA and I recognised it straight away..I had to laugh because it was doing very well keeping with the traffic flow and of course the laugh goes because the rear of this car is only just behind the front bumper so to speak. This little Midget is ideal for a local get about here in Rockingham and I would even drive it south to visit family. Oh gosh lets get back on track...no seriously, the prices of these just make them impossible to get for me being a pensioner but hey ...Christmas is here soon ...nudge nudge hey, hey :)
![Sleeping in the world's smallest light truck bed [DAIHATSU Midget II][SUB]](/img/1.gif)
I have a 96 with a 4-speed manual. I got tired of the stock exhaust rattling and cut it off, and stuck a motorcycle muffler on it. It sounds mean, but with 34hp, it's all bark and no bite. Absolutely the funniest vehicle I have ever owned.
haha thats awesome! id love one
How can anyone not love this?
Ikr it’s so cool
My favorite car in Gran Tourismo!
😂 legend
That thing is awesome 👏
I’m surprised no one has mentioned the mighty car mods one of these. It was used in the latest super cheap ad.
They dropped a “big block” 3cyl engine in it.
It may even get to 102kph. Hehe
🤣 yes I remembered they had one eh’
I have what I believe to be the only kei car on the road in my town of 330,000 people. I get a lot of smiles, waves, thumbs up and positive comments when I drive my 1996 4WD Hijet, the slightly larger brother of the Midget II. I can only imagine the reaction if I drove the quirkier Midget II. I'm shocked at how practical the Hijet is. It's a great 4WD truck for everything but highway driving and pulling a trailer.
Love the review of the Midget 2, Ross. Sure was an “interesting” video. Great truck for small deliveries around the city but the handling sure looked iffy on the road. The 0-100 was quite entertaining. You would probably have a better chance of reaching 100km/h going down hill in neutral. Still a fun little truck. Thanks for the review.
haha it would probably get there in 3-5 business days on a flat road
With that title, I was waiting for a survey of the drive train, suspension, and chassis, at least. Ask the man who fixes one.
Small and practical .... excellent!
Very cool mini truck
I have a 5 speed manual 4WD 1996 Hijet, the bigger brother to the Midget II. It's surprisingly capable as a 4WD truck that climbs like a billy goat, gets into tight spots that a larger truck can't reach, and it has a full size bed but without the wheel well humps eating into the cargo capacity. The unexpected thing I love is the tight turning radius. It'll turn around in the width of a two lane road. Yesterday, I pulled into a parking lot and not only turned 180 degrees left to park in the first available parking spot, I parked in the left side of the parking spot to leave more room for my friend to park next to me. My friend came in behind me in his Tundra 4WD pickup and was unable to park in the spot to my right and was forced to park in the spot to the right of that with an empty space between us. Kei truck maneuverability is excellent and largely underappreciated until someone drives one. They're great for zipping around town and running errands. Visibility is excellent too, which also helps in congested areas. I love my little Hijet.
Awesome little car. Imagine engine swapping it with a Hayabusa GSXR engine😂
That would be crazy!!
Mighty car mods dropped a big block (3cyl 1.0l) in one. Hehe
The car would fly off the road with that HP mostly plastic if you crash you will basically die.
@@nateroberts3308 back in the day v8s we’re dropped in original minis. Hehe
@@nateroberts3308not unlike crashing a Hayabusa! 😜
Great for the countryside and even in cities. A good point A-B kind of thing.
You could almost tee off on the back of that thing. Gotta get your hands on a peel p50. Cool little car👍🇦🇺🍻
That would be cool eh 🤣
I remembered when reviewed a Daihatsu before
I have a yellow ‘97 automatic one and a white ‘92 van version midget 2, also automatic. It cured me from texting while driving! First time out I glanced down to send a text (about how much fun I was having driving this thing) and when I looked up, I was heading into a country road ditch 😳. The steering is pretty direct and not many turns lock to lock!!
92? the production run was 1996 to 2001...
@@RMediaObelisk typo! a 1998 Van!
Midengine, center seating possition.. it's basically a Mclaren F1
😂😂😂 basically the same thing
Man I couldn't stop laughing seeing you driving this Midget & whizzing around the corners in the wet at 50ks you could have rolled it mate lol & I told you it wouldn't get to 100ks haha,but yes it's cute like a bug & still better than walking so I can't rubbish it,so good work Johnny this was a hoot to watch thanks Pal 😆
🤣 this was very funny to drive! Everyone looks at you
Marty love em
Blair!
The best
New Name for that Daihatsu?
Dwarf
Little Person
Height Challenged Individual
Single Story
Half Person
0.50
Bring a ladder
Imp
🤣🤣🤣
How about the Daihatsu Little Bas-tard...? :)
I'm accustomed to seeing kei trucks that are white on the inside and some other color on the outside because the new owner painted an old kei truck, most of which were originally white. This little Midget II is red on the inside and white on the outside, so I guess it was a red Midget II that Stewart Pest Control had wrapped or painted?
U can’t option these as 4WD. I’ve driven a manual one in the uk and it’s very nippy once yr going and keeps up with traffic. Start of in 2nd gear and away u go. U definitely feel the bumps in it.
Cheerful chap you are 👍 great review
I try 😁
I have flashbacks from Gran Turismo 2.
haha
Brilliant!
Glad you enjoyed
I reckon ride on mowers are bigger than that.
🤣 not far off eh
I just recently found out about these and now me and my fiance need one
What about more content say having the quirky ones between the "REAL" ones lol
Just saw some with a little camper lol love them
Why do they stick the spare tire on the front bumper?
Is it for the collision shock absorbent?
can you rent them out in Sydney? would love to try it out
Wouldn’t think so
That is cool. ABSOLUTE rippa!!!
i had fun!
I drive past that on the way to work. Not far from Spud Shed Midland 🤣
Cool little rig eh lol
Imagin a barra engine swap. The engine is larger than the "truck".
Insane 🤣 I want to see it tho
It would implode quicker than the Oceanlab Titan
@@mrdoiii *It's actually called "OceanGate Titan" but nice try. I'll give you E for Effort.*
@@victorpeirce4753 no worries princess 🤣😂
@@mrdoiii *It was a joke, not a Dick, don't take it so hard.*
Way too cute!!😊 I would love to have 2!! First and second generation, with, wheels and other upgrades! I doubt it would be legal in the states!! Especially in California!
I think they are legal in the USA
Very nice review bro i loved this video your interaction was awesome as well ❤️🩹 from India 🇮🇳
Thanks a ton🙏✅
I'm pretty sure the name is a play on words. Daihatsu has the bigger (relatively) Hijet, and the Midget is literally a smaller version.
These would be popular for Menulog delivery driver because the compact size
Do on force Gurkha it looks unique
Perfect for me!
It’s a great machine
It’s a Daihatsu little person
😅
Well, I, believe it or not, drive around in a virtual world in one of these....ummm yeah enough said about that, most peeps would not know what thats all about unless they have experienced it but a few weeks ago I saw one zooming along Paterson Rd in Rockingham WA and I recognised it straight away..I had to laugh because it was doing very well keeping with the traffic flow and of course the laugh goes because the rear of this car is only just behind the front bumper so to speak. This little Midget is ideal for a local get about here in Rockingham and I would even drive it south to visit family. Oh gosh lets get back on track...no seriously, the prices of these just make them impossible to get for me being a pensioner but hey ...Christmas is here soon ...nudge nudge hey, hey :)
On the far right of the dashboard, is that the oil fill?
No
st185のセリカが走ってるのも珍しい！w
Ross do a review on a 600hp
John Deere 😉
Good idea!😈
Muy lindo me gustaria tener uno
Bruh keep your hand on the wheel. Lol
It ain’t going anywhere 😂
Дайхатсу - лучший городской развозчик пиццы....😂😂😂👏👏👏
Is it sold in US?
No but you can import them
Good for small island 😂
Needs a turbo
Definitely 💯
What's the gas mileage like
Under 4L per 100km
What mpg does it do? So not powerful, but very cheap to run.
Think around 4L per 100km
It has a heated seat!
可愛い！この様な優れたデザインの軽をダイハツは出すべきです。
Why Australia looking like it's England?😂
🤣 wet day
KAWAII
😊✌️
Safety rating? lol
What’s that lol
Ive heard several people and seen other RUclips vids of people reaching 120kph
I don’t believe it
@@RossReviewsau me either lol
A bike with a few saddlebags will probably be just as or more efficient than this
Yup🤣🤣🤣
❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I want thar
awesome little thing eh
Ya
Lololol thats cute
very lol
ur a cute handsome guy
🫣🤣
Just found your channel. Awesome mate. I'll put a link on my channel to yours. Nice one. 🤟👍🇦🇺🦘
Thank you 🙏