Category: 300 Series truck

Hino Philippines spotlights series 300 model with 6-speed AT

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After launching their upgraded 300 series line-up of light-duty trucks last March, and this reportedly in response to what they observed as a thriving e-commerce sector, Hino Motors Philippines now puts the spotlight on the specific model featuring an automatic transmission. Hino’s series 300 XZU600LA with its 6-speed AT gearbox, optimized engine braking and an expanded clutch lock-up range looks ideal for urban traffic grid punishment … and for attracting new drivers to what appears to be a growing segment.

Press Statement by Hino Motors Philippines Corp., “Drive easy with the new Hino 300 fully automatic truck,” 23 November 2021:

Manila, Philippines, November 2021 – Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, treats drivers to easy and enjoyable rides with its new Hino 300 equipped with fully automatic transmission.

Yes, we’re talking about the ever-reliable business partner, the Hino 300.

The Hino 300 series, known for its durability and reliability, has been the preferred partner of starting business owners and established enterprises alike. Now with a fully automatic variant, Hino is poised to fill the gap in the steadily increasing demand for small-lot delivery vehicles.

“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. 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,” said HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata.

Hino’s fully automatic truck, the XZU600LA, comes with an upgraded safety package consisting  of an SRS airbag and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This makes Hino the first automotive company in the country to offer such features on a light duty truck. With a true automatic transmission, drivers get less fatigued, thereby improving attentiveness on the road. All these add to the overall safety of the driver, vehicle and cargo.

Furthermore, a fully 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. Overall, a true automatic truck provides real benefits for business owners such as more uptime on operations, lower maintenance costs and consistent fuel consumption, all of which lead to better profits.

The Hino 300 series comes in 11 variants for a wide range of loading capacity from 3,800 to 8,500kg gross vehicle weight. Equipped with a Euro 4-compliant N04C engine, these trucks pack superior power at 136 PS for the XZU302 to 600L and 150 PS for the XZU710 to 730L. On torque, these trucks pull up to 390Nm for the 302 to 600L and up to 420Nm on the 710 to 730L series. That’s higher power and efficiency compared to most light duty trucks in the market to tackle more load at any road condition.

The new Hino 300 series also features upgraded amenities such as USB and Bluetooth-capable entertainment system, built-in 4-piece air conditioning vents in select variants as well as power doors and windows and overhead consoles for added convenience.

“At Hino, we provide only the best for our customers. With this fully automatic truck, we intend to upgrade our drivers’ experience, giving much consideration for their safety and well-being while enabling them to perform their important role in our communities. This results in mutual benefits for all concerned — drivers, operators and their customers. Such is Hino’s Total Support promise — a holistic, reliable and trusted solutions in every aspect of our and our customers’ operations,” shared Tabata.

To know more about Hino’s latest updates, you may check out https://www.hino.com.ph. Watch out for more exciting announcements by liking https://www.facebook.com/HinoMotorsPH or contact any Hino dealership near you.

Centro Nippon-Fruehauf’s refrigerator van bodies now on Hino 300 trucks

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Roll out of Nippon-Freuhauf refrigerator van body on a Hino 300-series light-duty truck chassis brings a fully Japan-sourced cold-chain transporter to the Philippine market.

Press Statement by Centro Nippon Fruehauf Cooltech, Inc. (CFCI), “Finally an All Japanese Ref Van is introduced in the Philippines: Japanese auto and manufacturing leaders forge partnership to provide cold chain transport solution,” 19 October 2021:

With a projected 10% growth seen in the domestic cold chain industry, three Japanese auto and manufacturing leaders pooled their engineering expertise together to come up with the Hino 300 ref van. This is aimed at providing the transport solution from the first and up to the last mile delivery segments of the cold chain industry. On a Japanese Hino 300 series light truck will be mounted either a 10 or 11-footer Japanese Cooltech ref van body from Centro Nippon Fruehauf (CFCI). Cooling power will be provided by a Japanese Denso DS2 cooling system, whether the need is for a chilled or frozen cargo condition.

In a recent Cold Chain Logistics Workshop between the Philippines and Japan, Cold Chain Association of the Philippines President Anthony Dizon showed that the cold chain industry is projected to grow to 550,000 pallet positions this year. “And we see the need nationwide for ref vans to transport goods from the farm or piers, to the cold storage facilities, then to the processing plants, then back to the cold storage facilities for its last-mile delivery to the retail outlets”.

This makes Mr. Hiroki Senoo, Vice President for Business Planning Division of Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) excited about this latest product offering resulting from the partnership. “With its outstanding features, we expect the Hino 300 ref van to be a game changer in the cold chain industry. It will fill the need for a reliable ref van and its durability and uncompromising quality will be backed by Hino’s one-stop solution where servicing of the ref system and body can also be done at any Hino dealership nationwide. That will make after sales service very convenient”.

HMP Vice President for Sales Division Oliver dela Cruz adds that the Hino 300 ref van is expected to change the country’s trucking and logistics landscape. “With the tough and tested Hino 300 light truck as platform in combination with a Denso cooling unit and Cooltech ref van body, it is designed to take on the rough and challenging terrains in the countryside. Customers can thus look forward to what is probably the best in Japanese technology in a ref van”.

For its cooling power, Denso has its highly reliable DS2 ref system which Mr. Masahiko Tanaka, Unit Head of Denso’s Sales Unit says has been proven to perform efficiently at lower operating cost. “It can handle the cargoes at the temperature desired by the customer whether in chilled or frozen condition. On top of that, it is environmentally friendly based on the materials and refrigerant used. We have engineered it to work well with the Hino 300 light truck and the Cooltech ref van body and deliver outstanding performance expected of an all-Japan product”.

The Cooltech ref van body uses extruded polystyrene which is a less water-absorptive insulating material. CFCI Production Manager Edd Nieva explains that the production of the insulated sandwich panels and subsequent assembly of ref vans utilizes Japanese technology, process and stringent quality control standards. “The Cooltech ref van body is engineered to fuse perfectly well with the Japanese Hino 300 light truck and the Japanese Denso ref system to come up with a reliable all-Japan ref van. It is the perfect fusion among a tough, durable truck muscle, a cost- efficient cooling unit and a high-quality ref van body”.

Hino Philippine introduces next-gen 300 Series light duty trucks

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Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the country’s exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses, has launched their new, next-generation 300-Series light-duty truck models.

In the official press statement for the launch, HMP noted that introduction of the new models come in time to meet the demands of a thriving e-commerce sector. Under the travel restrictions imposed by the current health crisis, logistics providers are compelled to field reliable trucks for final-distance delivery of essential goods in urban traffic grids. HMP further speaks to logistics companies with the line: “Built for durability and usability, the all-new Hino 300 Series is designed to support business owners looking to invest in light-duty trucks that can handle heavy-duty operations.”

The new Hino 300 Series light-duty trucks come in narrow cab models with 3,800 to 4,400kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) ratings, and in wide cab configurations rated at 4,400 to 8,500kg GVW. The new lineup is powered by their proven N04C-VC Euro-IV compliant common-rail injected turbodiesel tuned for 136PS and 390Nm of peak power and torque and paired with a 5-speed transmission for narrow cab models, or for 150PS and 420Nm with a 6-speed gearbox for wide cab models.

HMP reports that one model variant has the option for a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with optimized engine braking and an expanded clutch lock-up range (for earlier solid-contact override of the hydraulic torque converter). Some variants come with SRS airbags and an anti-lock brake system (ABS). For driver convenience, interior appointments on the new Hino 300 Series now include larger instruments displays, updated power windows and door locks, and roomier ergonomic seats.

Their press statement reports HMP president Mitsuhary Tabata as saying: “We recognize the importance of the local transport and logistics industry given the challenges the country is currently facing. As the country works toward economic recovery, HMP will continue providing Total Support to its customers and lifetime value to Filipinos and the country. With the introduction of our all-new Hino 300 Series, we hope to not only support local suppliers and retailers in responding to the current demands of the market but also to help them in expanding to other businesses and finding new opportunities.”

For more information on Hino Philippines and the new Hino 300 Series lineup, visit their website at https://hino.com.ph.