Daihatsu partially upgrades the Hijet Truck mini commercial vehicle Equipped with the Smart Assist Ⅲt crash avoidance system, the Hijet Truck is the first-ever*1 mini truck to feature a crash-avoidance braking function

May. 14, 2018
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

Hijet Truck Extra SA Ⅲt

Hijet Truck Jumbo SA Ⅲt

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has partially upgraded the Hijet Truck mini commercial vehicle, and will release them nationwide on May 29.

The Hijet mini commercial vehicle was launched in 1960. Since then, it has been cherished by customers in a wide variety of industries, including the farming, construction, transportation and service industries. Total production volumes have now exceeded seven million units, and the Hijet is the model with the longest history in the current Daihatsu line-up. The current 10th-generation Hijet Truck, which was fully redesigned in September 2014, was designed to improve the basic performance demanded of mini trucks, such as loadability, durability, and rust resistance; in addition, boarding and exiting was made easier, while a spacious cabin was maintained. The Hijet Truck is available with a variety of pack options depending on its intended use and customer preference. These include eight different color variations and a diverse range of amenities, as part of Daihatsu’s collaboration in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “Women in Farming Project.”

In this partial upgrade, the Hijet Truck becomes the first-ever mini truck to be equipped*2 with the Smart Assist Ⅲt crash avoidance system; it is also the first-ever Daihatsu MT vehicle to feature a crash-avoidance braking function. Development of the Hijet Truck focused on the increasing number of customers using their trucks not only for commercial use but also in their everyday lives. Daihatsu also developed the new Smart Assist Ⅲt, which has been optimized for mini trucks, in response to the rise in recent years or both safety awareness and the proportion of elderly mini truck users.

Going forwards, Daihatsu intends to continue developing its Smart Assist crash avoidance system and actively promoting its use. In this way, the company aims to provide as many customers as possible with safety and peace of mind, and provide support for all its customers with a rich, diverse line-up.

*1: In the mini cab truck class. As of May 14, 2018, according to research conducted by Daihatsu

*2: Equipped to all SA Ⅲt grade

Details of the partial upgrades to the Hijet Truck

1. Smart Assist Ⅲt

  • The Hijet Truck is the first mini truck to feature the Smart Assist Ⅲt crash avoidance system. Models featuring this system are categorized as “Basic +” under the “Safety Support Car S*3” system promoted by the government as part of its measures to reduce road traffic accidents.
  • Smart Assist Ⅲt uses the same stereo cameras—which are the world’s smallest*4—as Smart Assist Ⅲ. The operational speed range has been optimized for the unique characteristics of mini trucks, thereby enabling the vehicle to decelerate safely, and avoid collisions or reduce damage.
  • Alongside the use of Smart Assist Ⅲt, the following equipment is fitted as standard on all SA Ⅲt grades:

           - VSC&TRC*5

           - Emergency stop signal

           - Hill-hold system (AT vehicles only)

           - Infra-red and ultra-violet reducing glass front window

           - Top-shade glass

           - Drive-seat vanity mirror

  • In 2012, Daihatsu launched Smart Assist, the world’s first crash avoidance system for mini vehicles. The latest version, Smart Assist Ⅲ, was released in 2016, and has since been equipped to a number of mini passenger vehicles and other vehicles. In November 2017, Smart Assist Ⅲ was also equipped to the Hijet Cargo mini commercial vehicle.

*3: The government is promoting cars equipped with automatic brakes as “Safety Support Cars.” Cars additionally equipped with devices that control acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed accidentally are called “Safety Support Car S.” Safety Support Car S is divided into three ranks according to the functions they feature. "Basic +" requires cars to be fitted with automatic brakes (that react to pedestrians), and devices that control acceleration when the accelerator pedal is pressed accidentally.

*4: With a distance between the left and right cameras of 80 mm, this is the world’s smallest stereo camera (As of May 14, 2018, according to research conducted by Daihatsu)

*5: VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) and TRC (Traction Control) are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Overview of Smart Assist Ⅲt functions

  Smart Assist Ⅲt
AT models MT models
Sensor system Stereo cameras
Collision warning function For Vehicles About 4 to 100 km/h
(Speed difference of about 4 to 100 km/h)
For pedestrians About 4 to 50 km/h
(Speed difference of about 4 to 50 km/h)
Crash-avoidance braking function Pre-collision braking ◦
Emergency braking Damage reduction For Vehicles About 4 to 50 km/h
For pedestrians About 4 to 50 km/h
(Speed difference of about 30 to 50 km/h)
Crash avoidance For Vehicles About 4 to 30 km/h
For pedestrians About 4 to 50 km/h
(Speed difference of about 4 to 30 km/h)
Lane departure warning function ◦
Erroneous start prevention function (Front side) ◦ -
Preceding vehicle departure reporting function ◦

2.Changes to equipment and manufacturer’s options

  • Fog lamps now utilize LEDs*6, and the bezel design has been changed
  • Following the switch to LED fog lamps, the Stylish Pack and LED headlights have been combined in a new LED Pack option. In addition, the front grille and fog lamp bezels have been changed from dark plating to silver plating.
  • The specifications of the Selectable Color Pack have been updated, with IR & UV-protection Glass (front windows) now added
  • The specifications of the Women in Farming Pack have been updated, with top-shade glass now added

*6: Equipped as standard on the Jumbo SA Ⅲt, Jumbo, and Extra SA Ⅲt grades; available as the LED Pack manufacturer’s option on other grades (excluding the Standard Air-conditioner and Power Steering grade)

Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Prices

【Hijet Truck (including consumption tax)】(680,400～1,398,600yen)

Grade Engine Transmission Smart
Assist		 Drive
system		 Fuel
efficiency
※8(km/L)		 Price
(yen)		 Eco-car tax
exemptions
Acquisition tax Weight tax
Standard
“No air conditioner/power steering”		 NA※7 5MT - 2WD 19.6 680,400 - -
4WD 19.0 831,600
4AT 2WD 18.4 777,600
4WD 17.6 928,800
Standard 5MT - 2WD 19.0 831,600
4WD 982,800
4AT 2WD 18.4 928,800
4WD 17.6 1,080,000
Standard “SA Ⅲt” 5MT ◦ 2WD 19.0 885,600
4WD 1,036,800
4AT 2WD 18.4 982,800
4WD 17.6 1,134,000
Standard
“For agriculture Special”		 5MT - 4WD 19.0 1,009,800
Standard
“For agriculture Special “SA Ⅲt”		 5MT ◦ 4WD 19.0 1,063,800
☆ extra “SA Ⅲt” 5MT ◦ 2WD 19.0 1,026,000
4WD 1,177,200
4AT 2WD 18.4 1,123,200
4WD 17.6 1,274,400
High roof 5MT - 2WD 18.6 847,800
4WD 999,000
4AT 2WD 17.4 945,000
4WD 1,096,200
High roof “SA Ⅲt” 5MT ◦ 2WD 18.6 901,800
4WD 1,053,000
4AT 2WD 17.4 999,000
4WD 1,150,200
jumbo 5MT - 2WD 18.6 1,096,200
4WD 1,247,400
4AT 2WD 17.4 1,193,400
4WD 1,344,600
☆ jumbo “SA Ⅲt” 5MT ◦ 2WD 18.6 1,150,200
4WD 1,301,400
4AT 2WD 17.4 1,247,400
4WD 1,398,600

☆: Pictured vehicle

*7: Natural Aspiration

*8: In JC08 mode

◎ Prices are 10,800 yen higher in Hokkaido (consumption tax included). Prices do not include recycling costs.

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