Hino PH introduces AT-equipped 300 light-duty trucks

MANILA: Local Hino distributor Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP) brings in the new Hino 300 light-duty truck series with fully automatic transmission.

“The pandemic has prompted great changes in transportation and logistics. As e-commerce continues to grow, so does the need for more small cargo carriers and drivers who can conveniently operate them," HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata explained in a release. 

"Hino’s new light-duty truck with a true automatic transmission addresses this concern, offering great ease in operability that even new and less-skilled drivers can drive with much confidence and safety,” Tabata added.

Meanwhile, HMP declared: "An automatic transmission eliminates all hassles on clutch maintenance and repairs. This also helps achieve a more consistent fuel consumption, which is crucial for trucks operating around the clock and drivers having different driving behaviors.

A traditional manual transmission’s fuel consumption is greatly influenced by the driver’s skill. A fully automatic transmission, however, makes it easier for business owners to plan and rationalize their operations ahead of time." 

The Hino 300 series comes in 11 variants for a wide range of loading capacity from 3,800 to 8,500 kilograms gross vehicle weight. Equipped with a Euro 4-compliant N04C engine, these trucks pack superior power at 136ps for the XZU302 to 600L, and 150ps for the XZU710 to 730L.

For torque, these trucks make up to 390Nm for the 302 to 600L and up to 420Nm on the 710 to 730L series. HMP promises that its truck pack higher power and efficiency (compared to most light duty trucks in the market) to tackle more load at any road condition.

Hino’s fully automatic truck, the XZU600LA, comes with an upgraded safety package consisting of an SRS airbag and anti-lock braking system (ABS).

The new Hino 300 series also features upgraded amenities such as a USB and Bluetooth-capable entertainment system, built-in four-piece air-conditioning vents in select variants, power door locks and windows, and overhead consoles for added convenience.

To know more about Hino's latest updates, check out Hino PH's website. 

Photos from Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP)

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