This one has a few cheeky extras
like 13-inch wheels, a Hardcargo rear tailgate extender, and Pivot tachometer
The Daihatsu Hijet is the best-selling kei truck in Japan.
It’s been a best-seller continuously for over 50-years, so it’s no stranger to being good. Although pricier and slightly heavier than a competitive Suzuki Carry, it is more pleasant to drive overall.
It’ll sit at 110km/h on the freeway. It features 4×4, a low-range transfer case + rear diff lock, and power options. It is a nifty and compact ute with dimensions of 3.39-metres long by 1.47-metres wide.
The Hijet Jumbo’s drop-side tray measures up at 1.70-metres long by 1.40-metres wide and will carry around 350kg safely. There is a small bulkhead extension which allows slim lengths of up to 1.90-metres to fit in the tray, and this example’s Hardcargo tailgate extender adds another 250mm.
All of our Daihatsu Hijets come with federal-based vehicle compliance that enables them to be road registered in any state in Australia. This one also comes with three-months NSW rego.
The 660cc three-cylinder engine is located in the middle of the vehicle in a longitudinal fashion which creates a fantastic and ergonomic cab-over design. When the vehicle is not locked to 4×4, it is rear-wheel drive.
Huge amounts of steering lock result in a fantastic turning circle of 3.6-metres, and your forward-facing vantage point makes it easy to place in truck tight confides or around tracks on your property or job site.
The car pictured – 2018 Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo 4×4
This Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo is an ‘Extra’ model was built in September 2018. It is finished in the optional colour of ‘Offbeat Khaki metallic’.
It’s powered by a 660cc three-cylinder ‘KF’ engine that’s built by Toyota and known to go the distance. It features a five-speed manual transmission with selectable 4×4 (otherwise RWD), low-range transfer case and rear differential lock.
As a top-spec ‘Extra’ model, it gets power windows, remote central locking, a CD player with double-din provision, dual airbags, air conditioning, overhead storage and ABS. It comes with four keys, a log book and owner’s manual.
This example has a few extras like 13-inch JDM alloy wheels, a HardCargo tailgate extender, Pivot tachometer and tonneau cover.
Quick facts
- 2018 Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo Extra
- 15,198km
- Five-speed manual
- Selectable 4×4
- Low-range transfer case
- Rear differential lock
- 1.70-metre long by 1.40-metre wide long drop-side tray
- Hardcargo rear tailgate extender (+250mm to tray length)
- 13-inch alloy wheels
- Power windows
- Remote central locking
- Daihatsu service history
- 730kg kerb weight with payload rating of 350kg~
- 660cc Toyota ‘KF’ engine / Mid-engine (longitudinal)
- Japanese de-registration paperwork and auction paperwork available
- Price includes three-months NSW registration
- Price includes SEVS compliance
If you like the idea of a Kei truck but want more space – opt for for the Jumbo
