Daihatsu Hijet

Daihatsu Hijet is a range of vans from the Japanese manufacturer Daihatsu.

History

The Hijet came in 1960 originally as a pick -up on the market and was built as a chassis with flatbed since 1965. From 1972 he was also built as a panel van and minibus, was created on the basis of the Van Daihatsu Atrai. In the 1980s, for the first time Hijet Jumbo was presented. The engine range originally started with air-cooled 2-cylinder gasoline engine. This was followed by electric motor, diesel engine, natural gas vehicle up to the hybrid drive.

From 1977, the Hijet was also offered in Europe. Due to the strong appreciation of the yen with concomitant reduction in exports increased Daihatsu his efforts, his vehicles to produce locally. For example produced from Piaggio Italy in Europe for the Hijet Daihatsu November 1992 to February 2002. Since then he has built as Piaggio Porter. In South Korea, Asia Motors built the Hijet as Towner under license. The Hijet was exported along with other Asian countries, South America and China.

Today it is built automobiles in China Liuzhou Wuling Motors and of Tianjin. In Indonesia, the current model has been built since 2008 by Astra Daihatsu Motor and imported to Japan, as well as since December 2011, the Toyota Pyxis and since April 2012, the Subaru Sambar both based on the current Hijet.

Daihatsu New Line / Hijet L35/L36 ( 1960-1967 )

Hijet L35/L36

In November 1960, the Hijet L35 came with the air-cooled gasoline engine type ZM L35 with 360 cc, 3 - speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive on the market as a truck flatbed version with two seats. In May 1961, the van was presented was just a pick-up with tarpaulin structure. In November 1965, some changes were made. A water-cooled 800 cc 4-stroke OHV engine with 4 -speed manual transmission was now offered in addition. In October 1966, the air-cooled engine type ZM L35 by the now water-cooled two-stroke two-cylinder type L36 ZM was replaced. 1967 L35/L36 was replaced by the Daihatsu Fellow.

Daihatsu Hijet S 35 / Hijet New Line Cab ( 1964-1968 )

Hijet S35 Cab

In April 1964, the introduction of the S35 as Hijet Hijet New Line Cab and Cab Cab was the Hijet was a pickup truck, with optional plan structure with the ZM engine with 360 cc and air cooling. The Hijet New Line Cab was a reinforced chassis with different possible structures and had ³ a water-cooled engine with ZM- 800 cm. Both models had 4- speed manual transmission and suicide doors. In October 1966, the ZM engine with 360 cc was company-wide switch to water cooling. 1968 replaced the Daihatsu Hijet Delta the New Line Cab

Daihatsu Hijet S37 ( 1968-1972 )

Hijet S37

In April 1968, the introduction of the Hijet S37 was. This was a standard body Thoroughly revised S35 with the water-cooled 360 cc engine and 4- ZM- speed manual transmission. The headlights were now square and the turn signals were now mounted above the bumper. There was now front -hinged doors. For a short time, an electric motor was offered.

Daihatsu Hijet S38 / S40 ( 1972-1981 )

S38 Hijet Van

In February 1972, the S38- series was released. For the first time a van called van was available. This had a tailgate and two sliding side doors and offered four people. The drive took over again the ZM- type -2- two-stroke 2- cylinder engine with 360 cc and 4- speed manual transmission.

In September 1974, a slight revision of the front and the 360 - cc petrol engine was been adapted to the current emission regulations. As of April 1976, a 550 cc two - cylinder four- stroke engine type AB was available as Hijet S40. The length of the Vans grew by 200 mm, that of the truck by 50 mm. In April 1979, all models received the grille of the Hijet Hijet S60 and the lettering on the front cover. In addition, the dashboard has been revised. In April 1980, the S40 was set to 550 cm ³ due to the changed license directives for Kei cars. The S38 with 360 cc was still produced until August 1981. In 1980, also was 500,000. Hijet produced.

Daihatsu Hijet S60 / Daihatsu Hijet Wide 55 ( 1977-1981 )

Hijet S60 / Hijet Wide bus 55

Based on the S38 / S40 - S60 Hijet Van der was developed, which was first exported as Hijet Wide 55. Compared with the S38/S40 the S60 to 100 mm was wider. He had only the 550 - cc two -cylinder four-stroke Engine Type AB20 with 4- speed manual transmission with rear live axle and leaf springs. Available he was as a van or minibus with up to six occupants or as a flatbed. The S60 had four hydraulically operated drum brakes without brake boosting. Tyre size 5.00-10/6PR. Permissible trailer load: 600 kg braked.

In April 1979, the dashboard and the interior have been extensively reworked. From 1980 a high-roof version was available.

Daihatsu Hijet S65 / S66 ( 1981-1986 )

Hijet S65

In April 1981, the introduction of the Hijet S65 followed. He was a strongly revised S60 basically. On the basis of the van / minibus a Van (automobile) was developed, the Daihatsu Atrai. Available now was only the 550 - cc petrol engine, but the transmission was optionally supplemented with a track -road mode option ( low gear ). In March 1982, the Model S66 appeared with standard all-wheel drive, making the track -road mode option accounted for the manual transmission. In October 1983, the Hijet Jumbo ( S65P ), a pickup truck with an increased payload, standard front disc brakes and optional freehub appeared.

Daihatsu Hijet S80 / S81 (1986-1994)

Hijet S80

In May 1986, appeared with the S80 is a completely new model. The standard engine is now served the three-cylinder engine with 550 cc EB, optionally with compressor. Optionally, a 660 - cc engine was now offered. On the export side, a 986 - cc engine was used. On request, a 3 -speed automatic transmission for 2WD vehicles was available. The vehicle, which was on 10 -inch wheels, had a turning circle ( vehicle) of only 8.5 meters. With all-wheel drive model was the S81 and then had 12 -inch tires. In September 1987, there were optional air conditioning. In October 1988, minor changes. From April 1990 the front disc brakes were standard equipment with the 4WD model and the 660 - cc engine received an overhaul. In March 1992 the automatic transmission was also available for the 4WD models and the front has been revised. Disc brakes were now standard on all models as well as a catalyst and 5- speed manual transmission.

Asia Motors / Kia Towner

As of 1991, the Hijet S80 by Asia Motors, later became Kia Motors, produced under license as Asia / Kia Towner.

Piaggio

From November 1992 to February 2002 the Hijet S80 by Piaggio for Daihatsu was produced in Italy. Besides the well known petrol engines were now 1.3-liter and later 1.4-liter diesel engines. 2002 Daihatsu Europe went into bankruptcy and the sale of the Hijet in Europe ended. Since 2003, built by Piaggio of Piaggio Porter based on the Hijet S80 and licensed by Daihatsu.

Kia Towner

Facelift 1992

Piaggio Porter

Daihatsu Hijet S100 / S110 (1994-1999 )

Hijet S100

Daihatsu Hijet S200 / S210 (since 1999)

Hijet S200

Daihatsu Hijet S320V/S321V (since 2004) and Toyota Pyxis ( since 2011 )

Hijet S320V

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