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1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Daihatsu Hijet offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Daihatsu Hijet at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Daihatsu Hijet? Wrong! If the Daihatsu Hijet is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Daihatsu Hijet then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
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6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Daihatsu Hijet wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Daihatsu Hijet then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Daihatsu Hijet site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Daihatsu Hijet, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Daihatsu Hijet, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox Automobile| image = image:DaihatsuHijet123.jpg| name = Daihatsu Hijet| aka = Daihatsu Atrai, Daihatsu Extol| manufacturer = Daihatsu| platform = [Mid-engine design, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
[Pickup truck
[Daihatsu Midget
Honda Acty
Maruti OmniSuzuki Carry-->
The
Daihatsu Hijet is a
microvan and
pickup truck produced by the Japanese automaker
Daihatsu. Despite the similarities between the Hijet name and Toyota's naming scheme for its trucks and vans (
Toyota Hiace and
Toyota Hilux), the name "Hijet" has been in use for Daihatsu's kei car trucks and vans since at least the 1970s, over two decades before Toyota took control. "Hijet", when transliterated into Japanese, is very similar to "Daihatsu Midget", one of Daihatsu's other mini-trucks.
Available engines for 2006 include the variable valve timing equipped 660 cc EF-VE, making 39 kW at 7000 rpm and 63 N·m of torque at 4000 rpm, and the 660 cc EF-SE, making 33 kW at 5900 rpm and 57 N·m of torque at 3600 rpm. The base model is mid-engine, rear drive, but four-wheel drive versions are available.
In Japan, a more luxury of Hijet is know as
Daihatsu Atrai. Also powered by a 660 cc Turbo engine produce .
Hijets sold outside Japan are available with 1.0 and 1.3-litre engines. The Hijet Maxx/Hijet Jumbo is a pick-up which have longer rear and front. While
Daihatsu Zebra a.k.a Daihatsu Citivan/Devan is a van based on Hijet Maxx is similar to
Perodua Rusa. The
Piaggio Porter is a licenced version manufactured in Italy.http://www.xs4all.nl/~mthemes/main/js/cabover.html
Hybrid Hijet
In 2002, Daihatsu debuted the
Hijet Cargo Hybrid concept car, a
hybrid van, in Japan using a 660 cc engine. The car is based on the existing non-hybrid Hijet Cargo. Daihatsu calls it a mild hybrid design. Its design (called Daihatsu Mild Hybrid System or DMHS based on Toyota hybrid technology) is quite different from many existing hybrid design where as the gas and electric powered components assembled as one unit. The electric motor sits between the gasoline powered engine and the transmission unit. The car is 30% more fuel efficient than its gas-powered counterpart.
The
hybrid minicars (called FEV - Ultra Fuel Economy - and Atrai Hybrid-IV) made its debut in 2002 as a concept
minicar.http://www.daihatsu.com/annual/annual02.pdf Its production was announced in October 2004 but as of May 2006 had not been released.
Trivia
- MTV television show Pimp My Ride pimped out a Daihatsu Hijet for its first episode. The modifications were designed to evoke a jet airliner, as a pun on the Hijet's name.
References
External links
- Daihatsu webpage
- Spec. of the car
- Reviews from Hijet owners around the world
{{Infobox Automobile| image =
image:DaihatsuHijet123.jpg| name = Daihatsu Hijet| aka = Daihatsu Atrai, Daihatsu Extol| manufacturer =
Daihatsu| platform = [Mid-engine design, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
[Pickup truck
[Daihatsu Midget
Honda Acty
Maruti OmniSuzuki Carry-->
The
Daihatsu Hijet is a microvan and pickup truck produced by the Japanese automaker
Daihatsu. Despite the similarities between the Hijet name and
Toyota's naming scheme for its trucks and vans (Toyota Hiace and Toyota Hilux), the name "Hijet" has been in use for Daihatsu's kei car trucks and vans since at least the 1970s, over two decades before Toyota took control. "Hijet", when transliterated into Japanese, is very similar to "
Daihatsu Midget", one of Daihatsu's other mini-trucks.
Available engines for 2006 include the variable valve timing equipped 660 cc EF-VE, making 39 kW at 7000 rpm and 63 N·m of torque at 4000 rpm, and the 660 cc EF-SE, making 33 kW at 5900 rpm and 57 N·m of torque at 3600 rpm. The base model is mid-engine, rear drive, but four-wheel drive versions are available.
In Japan, a more luxury of Hijet is know as
Daihatsu Atrai. Also powered by a 660 cc Turbo engine produce .
Hijets sold outside Japan are available with 1.0 and 1.3-litre engines. The Hijet Maxx/Hijet Jumbo is a pick-up which have longer rear and front. While
Daihatsu Zebra a.k.a Daihatsu Citivan/Devan is a van based on Hijet Maxx is similar to Perodua Rusa. The
Piaggio Porter is a licenced version manufactured in Italy.http://www.xs4all.nl/~mthemes/main/js/cabover.html
Hybrid Hijet
In 2002, Daihatsu debuted the
Hijet Cargo Hybrid concept car, a
hybrid van, in Japan using a 660 cc engine. The car is based on the existing non-hybrid Hijet Cargo. Daihatsu calls it a mild hybrid design. Its design (called Daihatsu Mild Hybrid System or DMHS based on Toyota hybrid technology) is quite different from many existing hybrid design where as the gas and electric powered components assembled as one unit. The electric motor sits between the gasoline powered engine and the transmission unit. The car is 30% more fuel efficient than its gas-powered counterpart.
The
hybrid minicars (called FEV - Ultra Fuel Economy - and Atrai Hybrid-IV) made its debut in 2002 as a concept
minicar.http://www.daihatsu.com/annual/annual02.pdf Its production was announced in October 2004 but as of May 2006 had not been released.
Trivia
- MTV television show Pimp My Ride pimped out a Daihatsu Hijet for its first episode. The modifications were designed to evoke a jet airliner, as a pun on the Hijet's name.
References
External links
- Daihatsu webpage
- Spec. of the car
- Reviews from Hijet owners around the world
