Years, specs, prices and problems
The Daihatsu Hijet kei truck is Daihatsu's mini truck, made since 1960 and still built today. Daihatsu is part of Toyota. The Jumbo version has a longer cab with more room.
Engine659cc
Hauls772 lb
4WD modelS110P
You can importUp to 2001
Photo: Artaxerxes, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons ↗
From what owners say (more below).
19.3 ft
10.8 ftDrawn to scale: length, height and wheelbase. The trucks are our illustrations, not photos. Sources: Wikipedia ↗ (Hijet; height from Japanese catalog listings), Ford spec sheet ↗ (F-150 SuperCrew 4x4). The shortest F-150 is 17.5 ft.
Kei truck size, weight and payload: all five trucks → · Camper? What a shell leaves →
See the version, the engine, and if you can bring it into the US.
Most Hijets for sale in the US are 1994–2000 trucks. The wider 1999 trucks are old enough to import too, and more turn 25 every month.
S80P, S81P · S82P, S83P from 1990
Spot it in a photo: square headlights with amber lights beside them and a gray bumper. The truck in this photo is a Jumbo: see the small window behind the door.
Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons ↗
S100P (2WD), S110P (4WD)
Spot it in a photo: rectangular headlights with amber lights beside them, a gently sloped nose and a black bumper.
Photo: DY5W-sport, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons ↗
S200P, S210P · S201P, S211P from 2007
Spot it in a photo: a short nose with big headlights, a grille band between them and a body-color bumper.
Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons ↗
2014 and newer Hijets (S500P) can't be imported until 2039. Some US dealers sell new ones for off-road use only.
The version name is on the export certificate, and often on a badge on the truck.
Gas mileage, top speed and hauling first: the numbers buyers ask about most.
| Spec | 1994–1999 (S100P, S110P) | 1999–2001 (S200P, S210P) |
|---|---|---|
| Gas mileage | No reliable catalog figure found yet for these years | About 33–40 mpg (Japanese catalog figure)Real driving is lower |
| Top speed | Daihatsu doesn't publish one. Dealers and owners report about 50–65 mph for stock 660cc trucks.Most owners cruise at 45–55 mph. | |
| Hauls | 772 lb (350 kg) in the bed: the legal limit for kei trucks | |
| Bed size | A little narrower (the whole truck is 4.6 ft wide) | Not confirmed for these yearsToday's Hijet (2014 on): about 6 ft 4 in × 4 ft 7 in |
| Length × width | 10.8 ft × 4.6 ft | 11.1 ft × 4.8 ft |
| Engine | 659cc 3-cylinder (EF), about 43 hp. Fuel injected on automatics; optional on sticks. | 658cc 3-cylinder (EF) |
| 2WD / 4WD | S100P = 2WD, S110P = 4WD | S200P = 2WD, S210P = 4WD |
| Gearbox | 5-speed stick or 3-speed automatic | 5-speed stick, 3- or 4-speed automatic |
| Jumbo cab | A longer cab with more seat room, and a shorter bed. Offered on many Hijet generations. | |
| Wheels | 12-inch on most trucks. Owners say 12-inch tires are hard to find in the US, so many move to 13-inch. | |
Sources: Daihatsu Hijet data from Wikipedia; gas mileage from Japanese catalog listings (Carsensor). Daihatsu never rated the Hijet in mpg for the US. Size converted from metric.
US sellers asked $4,060 to $12,900 for the 22 Hijet trucks we found in November 2026. Half asked under about $8,200.
Jumbo cabs asked more than most: $9,600 and $10,500. If you import one yourself, add shipping, a 25% import tax and fees.
What sellers are asking (22 Hijet trucks)
What they really sell for: at a Cars & Bids ↗ auction, a 1998 Hijet 4WD truck with a 5-speed sold for $5,100 (August 2026). That is a final auction price; the list below shows dealers' asking prices.
Kei truck prices for all five models, by dealer →
Asking prices for this Daihatsu kei truck seen Nov. 7–10, 2026 in 9 states. Not offers or guarantees. Tap a place for that state's dealers and road rules.
Every Hijet you can import is over 25 years old. Condition matters more than miles. Check these first.
Your ticks are saved on this phone only. Take it, or a printout, to the seller.
Your DMV asks for these to title an imported kei truck. See what your state asks for ↓
Common issues reported by importers, parts sellers, owners and UK inspection data. Not Daihatsu data.
3 owner reviews from YouTube comments, told in our words.
Hijet owner, 3 yearsYouTube comment · see the original ↗Services it every 5,000 km (about 3,100 miles). At about 46,600 miles, it has never let them down.
Shopper who planned on a SambarYouTube comment · see the original ↗Went to buy a Sambar, came home with a Hijet instead, and has zero regrets.
Hijet fanYouTube comment · see the original ↗Likes that Hijets are easy to work on with easy-to-get parts. Notes the water pump is not driven by the timing belt, so a seized pump won't snap the belt.
Watch an owner review: Kei Truck 6 Months Of Ownership Review (Daihatsu Hijet) ↗ (WayBeforeTheFame, YouTube, 15 min)
| Truck | Engine sits | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
 Honda Acty | In the middle, under the bed | Easy engine access, smooth ride |
 Suzuki Carry | Under the seats | Simple and tough; easy to find |
 Daihatsu Hijet | Under the seats | Jumbo cab version has the most room |
 Subaru Sambar | At the back | 4-cylinder; more knee room than the Acty |
 Mitsubishi Minicab | Under the seats | Often costs less; fits a 6-ft driver, owners say |
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Many are. The 4WD codes are S110P (1994–1999) and S210P (1999 on). S100P and S200P are 2WD.
A Hijet with a longer cab and a shorter bed. The extra cab space gives more seat room, which taller drivers like. Daihatsu first offered it in 1983.
Daihatsu, a Toyota company. The same truck has also been sold as the Toyota Pixis Truck (from 2011) and the Subaru Sambar (from 2012).
Some US dealers sell new Hijets for off-road use only: $21,500 to $29,500 at one Washington dealer in November 2026. In most states you can't register a new one for the road.
Daihatsu doesn't publish a top speed. Dealers and owners report about 50–65 mph for a stock truck, and most cruise at 45–55 mph.
Not yet. A kei truck must be 25 years old, counted from the month it was built. A 2002 Hijet becomes eligible in 2027, on its 25th birthday.
Used US Hijets asked $4,060 to $12,900 in our November 2026 survey (22 trucks). A 1998 4WD Hijet sold for $5,100 at a Cars & Bids auction in August 2026. New off-road-only Hijets cost $21,500 to $29,500 at one Washington dealer.
Yes, a used Hijet that is 25 or more years old. It can be imported, and many states will plate it for the road. Daihatsu doesn't sell new vehicles in the US; a few dealers bring in new Hijets for off-road use only.
It depends on your state. A Hijet can be imported once it is 25 years old, but each state decides whether it gets road plates: some plate it like any car, some allow it only on slower roads, and some don't plate it at all. Pick your state above to see the rule where you live.
Make sure you can plate it where you live, then take the inspection checklist to the seller.