Hino 600
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Hino 600
| image = 165Hybrid.jpg
| caption = Hino 165 Hybrid
| aka = Hino 165
Hino 175
Hino 268
Hino 358
Hino 185
Hino 338
Hino L Series
| manufacturer = Hino
| production = 600: 2004–2020
L series: 2021–
| predecessor = Hino F-Series
| class = Conventional truck
| related = Hino XL
}}
The Hino 600 (also known as the 145, 165, 185, 238, 258, 268, 338 and 358 nameplates, and as the 'L Series' since the 2021 model year{{cite web|url=https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/hino-unveils-2021-model-year-trucks/1003094825/|title=Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks|publisher=trucknews.com|date=2019-10-29|first = James | last = Menzies|access-date=2019-10-31}}) is a conventional cab medium-duty truck manufactured since 2004 in the US by Hino.
First generation (2004)
The first-generation 600 was introduced in 2004 for the United States and in 2005 for the Canadian market to replace the fourth generation F-Series cabover. A new, facelifted 600 was introduced in 2007 for both the American and Canadian markets. Some CKD kits were imported from Japan. Class 4 and 5 models were replaced by the Hino 155 and 195 in 2012.
Models:
- 145 Class 4 - light duty truck (discontinued){{Cite web |url=http://www.hino.com/trucks/story_794.php |title=Hino Trucks / HINO 2010 145 |access-date=2015-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924030203/http://www.hino.com/trucks/story_794.php |archive-date=2015-09-24 |url-status=dead }}
- 165 Class 4 - medium duty truck (discontinued)
- 185 Class 5 - medium duty truck (discontinued)
- 238 Class 6 - medium duty truck
(discontinued)
- 258 Class 6 - medium duty truck
- 268 Class 6 - medium duty truck
- 308 Class 7 - heavy duty truck (discontinued)
- 338 Class 7 - heavy duty truck
- 358 Class 7 - heavy duty truck
= Hino L series (2021) =
The redesigned 2021 model was announced on October 28, 2019. It was officially renamed the L series, to fit with the larger Class 7 and 8 XL series, and the smaller Class 4 and 5 M series.
The L series' exterior design features new headlamps, and a redesigned bumper. The interior also features a four-spoke steering wheel, a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MID) and a selection of options. The carryover diesel engines remain unchanged.
File:HINO 600.jpg|Hino 600 Team Sugawara rally truck
File:Hino 268 cab interior HTS switch.JPG|Hino 268 center dashboard
File:Miller Lite Hino 338 T Verrastro pic10.jpg|Hino 338 T beverage truck
File:COSMO PS.jpg|Hino 268 A used as a location production and video broadcasting truck
File:Hino 338 three-axle dumper.jpg|Hino 338 three-axle dump
References
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External links
- {{commons category-inline|Hino 600}}
- [http://www.hino.com/trucks/story_796.php Hino 165 Information]
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Category:Vehicles introduced in 2004
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