Hino Trucks Introduces New Models and Cab Configurations
Hino has announced that it has unified its lineup of trucks, including model names, to make it easier for customers to match a Hino to their business needs.
Hino says their new ‘M Series’ Class 4/5 COE’s and new ‘L Series’ Class 6/7 Conventional trucks, which combined with Hino’s recently launched ‘XL Series’ Class 7/8 vehicles, create a cohesive family of commercial trucks.
In additional updates, each vehicle now contains larger cab configurations and a full suite of features adding safety, new designs, durability, flexibility and connectivity options.
The new COE truck models carry Hino M4 and Hino M5 badging with the number in the naming scheme representing GVW class. For 2021MY, these trucks have been upgraded with a new grille design with optional LED headlights and HD 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission with gear hold feature. They are available with the industry’s first OE fully integrated Lane Departure Warning System in this vehicle segment.
Interior upgrades include a new shifter layout, steering wheel controls, a new gauge cluster including a 4.2-inch LCD multi-information display and driver’s seatbelt sensor.
The new Conventional line is represented by the Hino L6 and Hino L7 models boasting a bolder front fascia with optional LED headlights. The cab interior has been re-engineered with an automotive grade finish designed for commercial use and improved functionality, steering wheel controls, a large 7-inch LCD multi-information display, more storage and leg room.
There are now an array of safety systems available on the Hino L Series including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Collision Mitigation System (CMS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Active Cruise Control (ACC) and driver’s seatbelt sensor.
There are also new wheelbase options and extended and crew cab configurations.
“Having extended and crew cab choices will help us better serve our customers’ operational needs and open-up new markets for our trucks” explained Glenn Ellis, SVP Customer Experience. “It’s impressive how accommodating and spacious both cabs are. Our engineering and design team really did an outstanding job with our new full line-up.”
The 30-inch extended cab will have seating for five and the 44-inch crew cab will have full-size doors and seat six passengers and provide the comfort of rear zone A/C and heat.
The Hino XL Series will also have new features for 2021 model year including extended and crew cab configurations and a snow plow package with an 18,000-lb. GVW front axle and front frame extensions. The Hino XL7 and XL8 will now come standard with a driver’s seatbelt sensor and available ACC building on the trucks’ ESC, CMS and LDW active safety solutions.
Hino Trucks dealers are now accepting orders for the new 2021 models. The extended and crew cab variants will be added in the spring and the XL snow plow package in summer timeframe.
Learn more about Hino Trucks at hino.com.