Hino Dutro History
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History
Introduced in 1999, the Hino Dutro is a light-duty cab-over truck sharing its platform with the Toyota Dyna and Toyota Toyoace. In export markets it is badged as the Hino 300 Series; Australia adopted that name officially in 2007.
A second-generation Dutro launched in 2011 with major mechanical and cab updates. Hybrid versions have been available for urban delivery use, consistent with Hino's early investment in hybrid-drive technology (the company launched the world's first commercially available hybrid transit bus in 1991).
Generations
First generation · XZU / XKU series
The founding Dutro — Toyota Dyna sibling for light urban freight; launched in Japan 1999.
Second generation · 300 Series
Major update; sold internationally as the Hino 300 with hybrid option for city distribution.
Body styles
- Cab-over truck
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