Daihatsu Hijet
The Hijet name covers both trucks and vans. Daihatsu's 1994 and 1999 generation history helps identify the starting point, but truck, Cargo and special-body specifications should be checked separately.
By The Kei Hub · Updated
Which specifications apply?
Daihatsu's manufacturer history for the 1994 eighth generation and 1999 ninth generation. Dimensions and service quantities require a chassis-specific reference.
- 1994 generation
- EF-series, 660 cc class engine
- 1999 Truck layout
- Full cab
- 1999 Cargo layout
- Semi-cab; separate from the truck
Which years and generations should you compare?
January 1994 — eighth generation
Daihatsu's history identifies the EF-series 660 cc class engine.
January 1999 — ninth generation
The range grew for the revised vehicle standard. The Truck retained a full-cab layout while Cargo used a semi-cab design.
A model year alone does not establish U.S. import eligibility. Follow the import planning guide and check the actual manufacture date.
What condition problems should you look for?
These are inspection priorities for an older vehicle, not a claim that every Hijet has these defects. Use an independent inspection to assess the vehicle being sold.
- Inspect cab mounts, floor, bed supports and chassis seams for corrosion or poor repairs.
- Check for fluid leaks and stable operating temperature, then document the engine identifier for parts ordering.
- Inspect bed hinges and latches, and have any dump or other special-body equipment checked by someone familiar with that equipment.
What should you check before an auction bid?
- Confirm that the paperwork describes the truck and body style being sold; do not substitute Hijet Cargo specifications.
- Photograph the chassis plate and any special-body manufacturer's plate.
- Request underside images and translated damage notes, including evidence of structural repairs.
- Check tires and load labels against the actual variant rather than a generic kei-truck listing.
Use the auction sheet decoder as a reference, then ask the exporter to translate the full sheet and clarify the auction house's grading rules.
How should you plan maintenance and ownership?
Get the service manual that matches the chassis, engine and transmission. Have a mechanic establish a baseline for brakes, tires, belts, hoses, leaks and fluid condition. Oil grades, capacities, timing-drive parts and service intervals should come from that manual.
Before buying, review your state's registration and road-use rules, request an insurance quote for the actual vehicle, and put written transport and broker quotes into the import cost calculator.
Where do these model details come from?
Manufacturer history establishes the references above. It does not verify the condition, modifications or equipment of an individual vehicle.