Hino Model History

Japan · founded 1942

Toyota's truck-and-bus arm — a Japanese commercial-vehicle maker founded in 1942 that briefly built iconic small cars before concentrating on the Ranger, Profia, and Blue Ribbon.

Models

Renault 4CV (Hino-built)

Hino's first passenger car — a Renault 4CV built under French license, Japan's earliest large-scale domestically assembled car.

Subcompact car · 1953–1963
Contessa

Hino's own rear-engined small car — a 900cc then 1300cc sedan and coupé, the 1300 coupé penned by Giovanni Michelotti.

Subcompact car · 1961–1968
Ranger

Hino's flagship medium-duty truck — a cornerstone of Japanese commercial transport since 1964, now in its sixth generation.

Medium-duty truck · 1964–present
Profia

Hino's heavy-duty cab-over flagship — Japan's 'Super Dolphin' evolution, now sold globally as the Hino 700 Series.

Heavy-duty truck · 1981–present
Dutro

Hino's light-duty workhorse — a Toyota Dyna sibling sold globally as the Hino 300 Series.

Light-duty truck · 1999–present
Blue Ribbon

Hino's flagship city transit bus — Japan's first bus with an under-floor engine layout, in continuous production since 1952.

City bus · 1952–present

Other makes