The Daihatsu Company started when Hatsudoki Seizo Company in 1907 produced combustion engines. The company developed a 550 cc gas-power engine in April 1930, a three-wheel vehicle in December 1930 and eventually the lightweight freight Hijet vehicle went on sale in 1960. The Hijet comes in a variety of styles, such as a pickup truck, cargo van or hybrid version.
The Daihatsu Hijet features a 660 cc SOHC engine. The truck comes in either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. In addition, the transmissions available include a manual gearbox and an automatic gearbox. The engine is powered by gas and the vehicle accommodates two people.
The Daihatsu Hijet Cargo can transport up to four people. The cargo van features a 660 cc SOHC gas-powered engine and five doors. Daihatsu offers the cargo van in an automatic transmission and manual transmission.
The Daihatsu Hijet Hybrid vehicle includes a 1.3-liter engine. The hybrid vehicle comes with a gas and electric-powered engine. The gas-powered engine sits in front of the electric engine and connects to the transmission
