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Hino 600

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Hino 600
Hino 165 Hybrid
Overview
ManufacturerHino
Also calledHino 165
Hino 175
Hino 268
Hino 358
Hino 185
Hino 338
Hino L Series
Production600: 2004–2020
L series: 2021–
Body and chassis
ClassConventional truck
RelatedHino XL
Chronology
PredecessorHino F-Series

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[1]) is a conventional cab medium-duty truck manufactured since 2004 in the US by Hino.

First generation (2004)

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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)[2]
  • 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)

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Menzies, James (2019-10-29). "Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks". trucknews.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  2. ^ "Hino Trucks / HINO 2010 145". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
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