Daihatsu redesigns its mini commercial vehicle, the Hijet Truck. A new colored aluminum medium-temperature refrigerator car model is added to special purpose vehicle series. --Simultaneous remodeling of Atrai Sloper, Hijet Sloper, and other models--

May. 10, 2016
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

The Hijet Truck, a colored aluminum medium-temperature refrigerator car

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd (“Daihatsu”) added a new colored aluminum medium-temperature refrigerator car model to the specially designed Hijet Truck special purpose vehicle series, the car manufacturer’s mini commercial vehicle. Daihatsu also made some improvements to the Panel Van and Panel Van High Roof. In addition, Daihatsu made some improvements to its mini welfare vehicles Atrai Sloper and Hijet Sloper, and plans to launch them nationwide on May 10.

The Hijet Truck special purpose vehicle series consists of 12 models, and includes the Dump Truck Series and Lift Series models. The latest colored aluminum medium-temperature refrigerator car represents the thirteenth model to be added to this Hijet Truck series. Maintaining the basic performance, such as the ease of getting in and out, spacious interior cab, loadability, steering stability, and rust-prevention capacity, the Hijet Truck enjoys great popularity among corporate users as a mini commercial vehicle that offers convenience which incorporates user needs of various business fields, as well as special equipment with excellent maneuverability.

The latest colored aluminum medium-temperature refrigerator car model of the Hijet Truck special purpose vehicle series set to be launched delivers top-class*1 room space capacity and open width and height with the slide doors and back doors, helping to expand the Refrigerator and Freezer Vehicle Series lineup as a refrigerator car with excellent loadability. Daihatsu also responded to market demands and improved the usability of the Panel Van and Panel Van High Roof, such as by replacing the lock mechanism of the back door with a latch type.

In addition, Daihatsu elevated the comfort and convenience of the Atrai Sloper and Hijet Sloper mini welfare vehicles. It secured more space for people in wheelchairs inside the car, and incorporated an electric winch for easier belt-free operation.

*1: Data as of May 10, 2016 compiled by Daihatsu. Data for refrigerator cars class, categorized by car manufacturers who sell mini trucks.

*Overview of the new colored aluminum medium-temperature refrigerator car model in the Hijet Truck series*

  • High-level loadability, with top-class room space capacity and top-class open width and height provided by slide doors and back doors.
  • LED room space lighting to help make the room space brighter and control the increase in room space temperature.
  • Improved convenience with the introduction of a draining board stopper as standard for preventing the draining board from slipping out of the right position while loading and unloading.
  • First model in the Refrigerator and Freezer Vehicle Series to be fully produced internally by Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd., beginning with the internal production of refrigerators.

*Overview of improvements*

＜Common improvements to both the Atrai Sloper and Hijet Sloper＞

  • Made it possible to accommodate larger wheelchairs better than conventional models by reshaping the electric winch box and slope and creating more width to provide more space for wheelchairs to enter the vehicle.
  • Greater convenience with one-touch belt-free operation for removing the belt from the electric winch

＜Hijet Sloper-specific improvements＞

  • Introduced broader color variations by adding four new body colors to the current white and bright silver metallic colors used for conventional models.
    New colors*2 : Tonico orange metallic, urban night blue crystal metallic, mist blue mica metallic, and muscat green metallic.
  • Added the popular top shade glass, gilded grill, silver meter, and center cluster to the C Pack, the manufacturer’s option.

*2: These colors can only be set when selecting the C Pack (manufacturer’s option).

＜Hijet Truck Panel Van and Hijet Truck Panel Van High Roof＞

  • Greater convenience by replacing the current lock mechanism for the backdoor with a latch type.
  • Protected privacy of the baggage space by introducing smoked glass for the backdoor window as standard.
  • Improved nighttime operability with two lamps by adding baggage space lamps to the back edge of the ceiling as well.

*Manufacturer’s recommended retail price*

[Special purpose Hijet Truck Refrigerator and Freezer Vehicle Series (consumption tax included)]

Car type Specifications Engine Transmission Drive Price
(yen)
☆ Colored aluminum medium-temperature refrigerator car Sliding door on one side NA 5MT 2WD 1,749,600
4WD 1,900,800
4AT 2WD 1,846,800
4WD 1,998,000
FRP medium-temperature refrigerator car Sliding door on one side 5MT 2WD 1,771,200
4WD 1,922,400
4AT 2WD 1,868,400
4WD 2,019,600
Sliding doors on both sides 5MT 2WD 1,857,600
4WD 2,008,800
4AT 2WD 1,954,800
4WD 2,106,000

☆： Photo provided

* The price is 10,800 yen (consumption tax included) higher in Hokkaido. The recycling charge is not included.

[Special purpose Hijet Truck Delivery Vehicle Series (consumption tax included)]

Car type Specifications Engine Transmission Drive Price
(yen)
Panel Van Standard roof NA 5MT 2WD 1,088,640
4WD 1,239,840
4AT 2WD 1,185,840
4WD 1,337,040
Panel Van High Roof High roof 5MT 2WD 1,104,840
4WD 1,256,040
4AT 2WD 1,202,040
4WD 1,353,240

* The price is 10,800 yen (consumption tax included) higher in Hokkaido. The recycling charge is not included.

[Atrai Sloper (consumption tax-free)]

Specifications Engine Transmission Drive Price
(yen)
Equipped with rear seat NA 4AT 2WD 1,825,000
4WD 1,949,000
No rear seat
(Equipped with folding support seat)		 2WD 1,836,000
4WD 1,960,000

* The recycling charge is not included.

[Hijet Sloper (consumption tax-free)]

Specifications Engine Transmission Drive Price
(yen)
No rear seat
(Equipped with folding support seat)		 NA 4AT 2WD 1,575,000
4WD 1,699,000

* The recycling charge is not included.

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