Suzuki Carry
DC51TStock varies — page stays liveThe DC51T represents the rear-wheel-drive (2WD) truck model of the ninth-generation Suzuki Carry. Sharing its chassis and F6A powertrain with the DD51T, it offers lighter weight, lower maintenance costs, and slightly improved fuel economy suited for paved urban delivery duties.
Engine
F6A 3-cylinder SOHC
Displacement
657 cc
Drive
2WD (RWD)
Gearbox
4MT / 5MT / 3AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Truck
Suzuki Carry — representative 9th Generation imageChassis variants of the Carry
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
DD51TF6A 3-cylinder SOHC657 cc4WD4MT / 5MT / 3ATDC51TF6A 3-cylinder SOHC657 ccRWD4MT / 5MT / 3AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,295 mm
Width
1,395 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Weight
670 kg
Shipping volume
7.86 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
DC51T-1XXXXXXSep 1991 – Nov 1993Early Type (Round Headlights)
DC51T-3XXXXXXNov 1993 – Jan 1999Late Type (Square Headlights / Facelift)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This DC51T was produced 1991–1999; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the DC51T
Where is the engine located in the DC51T?
The F6A engine is located mid-ship, underneath the front seats and truck bed, which provides excellent weight distribution.