The Japanese-made trucks have gained a cultlike following, attracting small-business owners seeking affordable alternatives to traditional pickup trucks.
  • jonne@infosec.pubEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I guess it’s just the lack of any crumple zone, similar to the VW van your legs are essentially the crumple zone.

    • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
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      5 months ago

      Yeah, I’d imagine it’s fine down gridlocked Tokyo streets where you might be doing 20mph.

      Probably not so good in a 70mph highway collision though.

      • atocci@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        IIRC, these things exist to exploit a legal loophole around vehicle registration in Japan as well. Safety is not the highest concern lol