Suzuki Carry
DD51TStock varies — page stays liveThe DD51T is the four-wheel-drive (4WD) pickup variant of the ninth-generation Suzuki Carry. Highly prized for its off-road capability, it came with selective 4WD, options for high/low transfer cases (on 5-speed models), and axle or differential locks on specialized agricultural trims.
Engine
F6A 3-cylinder SOHC
Displacement
657 cc
Drive
4WD
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 / 3AT
DC51TF6A 3-cylinder SOHC657 ccRWD4MT / 5MT / 3ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,295 mm
Width
1,395 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Weight
720 kg
Shipping volume
7.88 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
DD51T-1XXXXXXSep 1991 – Nov 1993Early Type (Round Headlights)
DD51T-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 DD51T 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 DD51T
What is the difference between DD51T and DC51T?
The DD51T is equipped with a 4WD drivetrain, whereas the DC51T is the 2WD (RWD) equivalent.
Does the DD51T have a differential lock?
Only certain trims, such as the 'Noujou' (Agricultural) specification, came equipped with a manual differential lock.