Daihatsu Hi-Line

{{infobox automobile

| name = Daihatsu F series/Hi-Line

| image =

| manufacturer = Daihatsu

| aka =

| production = 1960–1972

| model_years =

| assembly = Ikeda, Osaka, Japan

| class = {{ubl|Compact pickup truck|Minivan (F100V)}}

| body_style = {{ubl|2-door pickup truck|3-door station wagon (F100V)|4-door double cab pickup truck}}

| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout

| platform =

| engine = {{ubl|Petrol:|1490 cc FA I4 OHV 8v (F100/100V/108/175)| 1861 cc FB I4 OHV 8v (F200)| Diesel:|1484 cc I4 (D150) OHV 8v}}

| transmission = 4-speed manual

| wheelbase = {{ubl|{{convert|2565|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F100){{cite web|url=http://www.wald-licht.com/~oldcar/62_d_hiline_01.html|title=Daihatsu 1962 Hi-Line|publisher=Wald Licht|language=ja|accessdate=2020-04-23}}|{{convert|2720|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F200)|{{convert|2860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F108)}}

| length = {{ubl|{{convert|4160|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F100)|{{convert|4270|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F100V)|{{convert|4665|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F175){{cite web|url=http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rf7k-inue/kuruma/dai/san/f175.html|title=Daihatsu F175|publisher=Asahi|language=ja|accessdate=2020-04-23}}|{{convert|4690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F108/200)}}

| width = {{ubl|{{convert|1560|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F100/108)|{{convert|1680|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F175/200)}}

| height = {{ubl|{{convert|1555|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F100V)|{{convert|1590|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F100/108)|{{convert|1725|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (F175/200)}}

| weight = {{ubl|{{convert|1140|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} (F100)|{{convert|1200|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} (F100V)}}

| related =

| designer =

| predecessor =

| successor = Toyota Hilux

}}

The Daihatsu Hi-Line/F series (Japanese: ダイハツ・ハイライン/Fシリーズ) is a series of compact trucks, manufactured and sold from 1960 to 1972. This truck series competed against rivals such as the Toyota Stout, Nissan Junior, Prince Miler, Hino Briska or Mazda B series.

The truck was released in 1960 and available in two models; a 1.75-tonne class "F175" with {{convert|68|PS|kW hp|1|abbr=on}} 1.5-litre FA engine (same engine that powered the larger Daihatsu V200 truck) and a 1.5-tonne class "D150" with {{convert|40|PS|kW hp|1|abbr=on}} 1.5-litre diesel engine.{{cite web|url=https://museum.qcar-catalog.com/daihat-mid.html|title=Old Daihatsu Car Catalogues|publisher=Museum.qcar-catalog.com|language=ja|accessdate=2020-04-23}}

In 1962, a new 1-tonne load capacity class called "Hi-Line" was introduced to fill the class below the higher duty F175/D150 trucks. This truck was available in two versions; short deck "F100" and long deck "F108". Both models were powered by the same engine as the F175. A 3-door van version based on F100 called "F100V" was introduced in 1963. In the same year, a 2-tonne class truck called "F200" was also introduced and powered with a {{convert|85|PS|kW hp|1|abbr=on}} 1.9-litre FB petrol engine, but it was discontinued quickly in 1964.

To celebrate the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, a Hi-Line was used to accompany two Daihatsu Compagno Berlinas for {{convert|18000|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} trip from olympic flame in Olympia, Greece to Tokyo.{{citation | ref = DaiKi | title = Daihatsu Automobile: Erfahrung für die Zukunft | last = Kießler | first = Bernd-Wilfried | language = de | page = 34 | isbn = 9783517012254 | publisher = Südwest | date = 1992 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.daihatsu.my.id/model-daihatsu-compagno-berlina-1964|title=Daihatsu Compagno Berlina 1964|publisher=Daihatsu.my.id|accessdate=2020-04-24}}{{cite web|url=https://car-l.co.jp/2017/01/25/2311/|title=Compagno Berlina|language=japanese|publisher=Car-I.co.jp|date=2017-01-25|accessdate=2020-04-24}}

The trucks received a facelift in 1965, the headlights were changed from single to twin round units.{{cite web|url=https://motorz.jp/feature/65904/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200513235149/https://motorz.jp/feature/65904/ | archivedate = 2020-05-13 | title = 性能ならダットラにも負けない！60年代のクラス最強小型トラック、ダイハツ・ハイラインとは？ | trans-title= Its performance won't lose to the Datsun Truck! What is the Daihatsu Hi-Line, the strongest 60's light truck in its class? | first = Tadahiko | last = Hyodo | publisher = MiddleField Inc. | work = Motorz | language=ja | accessdate = 2020-11-24 }} Also in this year, all models except the F100/108 trucks were discontinued. The second facelift occurred in October 1968 with brand new big single rectangular headlights and the load capacity was increased to 1.25 tonnes.{{cite web |url=https://shashi.shibusawa.or.jp/details_nenpyo.php?sid=6680&query=&class=&d=all&page=143 |title=トヨタ自動車販売(株)『モータリゼーションとともに. 資料』(1970.11) |trans-title=Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd. "With Motorization" document (1970.11) |page=143 |work=Shibusawa Shashi Database |publisher=Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation |lang=ja |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124143611/https://shashi.shibusawa.or.jp/details_nenpyo.php?sid=6680&query=&class=&d=all&page=143 |archivedate= 2020-11-24}}

In November 1967, Toyota formed a business alliance with Daihatsu. As part of the alliance's agreement, the F series was later discontinued in 1972 and replaced with the more popular Toyota Hilux.

The name of "Hiline" was reused by Daihatsu for 2WD diesel variant of Daihatsu Taft wagon/truck for Indonesian market from 1986 to 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.mobilmotorlama.com/2017/08/daihatsu-taft-hiline-f69.html|title=Daihatsu Taft Hiline F69|publisher=Mobil Motor Lama|first= Charis|last=Alfan|language=Indonesian|date=2017-08-19|accessdate=2020-04-24}} Even though it too carries an F model code (F69), this car has no relation with the original Hi-line/F series trucks.

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