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HONDA ACTY

A natural evolution of the Honda T360 mini truck, the Honda Acty first appeared in 1977 as a cabover Kei class mini truck. Throughout the generations, the Acty truck and van has had many different specs and special editions, including a 6 wheeled Crawler edition! The Honda Acty has become a favorite for tuners, farmers, and everyday users alike. In some circles, it’s even called the NSX of the farm due to its shared “midship” engine placement. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the various generations and specs of the Honda Acty Truck and Van.

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Honda Acty Generations

The Acty truck has had various updates and redesigns since it debuted in the late 70’s. Click on each generation listed blow to see more details.

1977-1987: TN TA TC VH

1988-1990:HA1 HA2 / HH1 HH2

1990-1999: HA3 HA4 HA5 / HH3 HH4

1999-2009: HA6 HA7 / HH5 HH6

2009- PRESENT: HA8 HA9

Honda Acty First Generation: 1977-1987

The first generation of the Honda Acty Truck, called the TN-Acty, was the successor to Honda’s TN360 truck. It came with a 28HP, 545cc 2-cylinder engine, RWD, and a three-way opening truck bed. It also maintained the TN360’s “midship” format with the engine located just behind the cab. In 1979 Honda added a van variant to the Acty lineup. The Acty Van was later updated in 1980 with the now popular “Street” trim, which was targeted as a more luxurious version of the van with some creature comforts to prioritize passengers over cargo. Street models featured more carpeting and sound-deadening, as well as upgraded seats. A high roof version was made standard for the Acty Van, and as an option for the Acty Street as well. In 1983 Honda added a part-time 4×4 option to both truck and van models. Buyers could also get a 5-speed manual transmission for the first time on the Acty truck and Van. Street vans were optioned with new features such as 19 level reclining seats, rear climate zone heating, and a cooler box for refrigerated drinks. Later upgrades included front disc brakes, as well as some minor changes to the front fascia from 1984 to 1987.

Notable Features

4WD
5-Speed Transmission
Cooler box
Rear climate zone
19-level reclining seats

Specs

Engine: 545cc 2-Cylinder
Fuel System: Carburetor
Power: 21kW / 28PS / 27.5hp
Torque: 4.2kgm / 30lb-ft
Load Capacity: 350kg (772lbs)

Dimensions

Total Length: 3.195m (Truck)
Total Width:1.395m (Truck)
Total Height: 1.85m (Truck)
Truck Bed Length: 1.94m
Truck Bed Width: 1.35m
Truck Bed Height: 0.3m

Weight

590kg

First Generation Honda Acty Chassis Codes

From 1977 to 1987 the Honda Acty was manufactured under the following chassis codes and spec (trim) levels.

Chassis Code	TA	TC	VD	VH
Spec Names	TN Acty	TN Acty	Acty Van Acty Street	Acty Van Acty Street
Body Type	Truck	Truck	Van	Van
Drivetrain	2WD	4WD	2WD	4WD
Engine	545cc 2-Cyl	545cc 2-Cyl	545cc 2-Cyl	545cc 2-Cyl

Honda Acty Second Generation (Debut Model): 1988-1990

Honda completely redesigned the Acty Truck, Acty Van, and Acty Street for the 1988 model year. New models received the upgraded E05A, 550cc 3-cylinder engine. A three-speed automatic transmission was also offered in addition to the existing 5-speed manual.

Honda introduced its new Realtime 4WD system with this generation of Acty. This was an active 4×4 system that transferred power between the front and rear wheels through an advanced clutch system.

The styling was also updated, with the standard Acty Truck and Van receiving round headlights similar to the Honda City of the time. The Street Van received a more hexagonal shaped headlight setup that would later be adopted to the full lineup.

Initially there were 18 variations of trim levels, each offering distinct features and capabilities.

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Second Generation (Debut) Honda Acty Chassis Codes

From 1988 to 1990 the Honda Acty was manufactured under the following chassis codes and spec (trim) levels.

Chassis Code	HA1	HA2	HH1	HH2
Spec Names	STD STX STX-II	STX Attack	Acty Van PRO-B Acty Van Pro -T Acty Van STD Acty Van STX Acty Van STX-II Acty Street L Acty Street X	Acty Van PRO-B Acty Van PRO-T Acty Van SDX Acty Street L Acty Street X
Body Type	Truck	Truck	Van	Van
Drivetrain	2WD	4WD	2WD	4WD
Engine	550cc 3-Cyl	550cc 3-Cyl	550cc 3-Cyl	550cc 3-Cyl

Honda Acty Second Generation (Refresh): 1990-1999

In 1990 the Honda Acty Truck, Acty Van, and Acty Street were upgraded again to receive the larger and more powerful E07A 656cc 3-Cylinder engine. This update coincided with most other manufacturers increasing the displacement of their kei-class engines due to a change in regulations by the Japanese government.

2WD models came with the option of a 4-speed or 5-speed manual transmission, while 4×4 models received a standard 5-speed manual. The Acty Attack and Acty Crawler received a 4-speed manual with Ultra Low forward and reverse gears. A 3-speed automatic was available only for the 2WD models.

The front fascia for the Acty Truck and Acty Van was also upgraded to match the trapezoidal face of the existing Acty Street van. Halogen headlights were also added as an option.

In 1990 there were 20 different variations of trim levels available across the Acty range. Throughout the 90’s more trims levels were introduced including some special models listed below: