hich its regulatory compliance response has been delayed. As a measure to prevent the recurrence of the certification fraud discovered in 2023, Daihatsu has been slow to make the development schedules more flexible. However, on February 25, the automaker launched a partially redesigned model of the Hijet Truck light truck  and completed regulatory compliance for all of its domestically produced models in Japan. Daihatsu’s domestic production w...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

pan will be operating if the Head Plant resumes operations. Daihatsu has been supplying the Copen to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) on an OEM basis. The Ministry has also confirmed the standard conformity of the first-generation “Move Canbus”, whose production has been ended, the previous “Hijet Truck”, the “Pixis Truck” manufactured for Toyota, and the “Sambar Truck” manufactured for Subaru Corporation. (From an article in the...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/01

on of shipments at the end of December 2023, but they are starting to run out of stock. February and March are usually busy sales months at the end of the fiscal year, according to a Daihatsu car dealer in western Japan. Daihatsu has so far resumed the shipment of four vehicle models (the Mira e:S, Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, and Atrai). Due to the delayed supply of new vehicles, Daihatsu car dealers have been strengthening the sales of used cars. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/29

Daihatsu Motor Kyushu resumes production of 10 vehicle models after 2 months On February 26, Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture), a subsidiary of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., resumed the production of ten vehicle models at its Oita Plant (Nakatsu City) for the first time in two months. The 10 models include the Mira e:S, Hijet Cargo, Hijet Truck, Atrai, and those made for other automakers (the Toyota Pixis Epoch, Pixis Tr...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/27

esumed production in February or models that resumed plan has been fixed will continue to be suspended until March 15. (Models that production resumed or production plan has been fixed) Kyoto Oyamazaki plant: Toyota Probox, Mazda Familia Van (from February 12) Daihatsu Kyusyu Oita plant: Mira e:S, Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, Atrai and these OEM models (from February 26) Daihatsu Press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/20

suspended on December 20 last year, and the production on December 25. The Toyota-affiliate car manufacturer will work with its suppliers and sales companies and resume shipment and production as soon as they are ready. In addition to the three models, compliance with the standards of the Daihatsu Hijet Cargo, the Toyota Pixis Van, and the Subaru Sambar Van has also been confirmed. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on February 19, 2...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/19

ons. In light of this confirmation, and following a comprehensive judgment based on customer feedback and the readiness of its suppliers etc., Daihatsu has determined the resumption of the production and shipment. Shipment of unshipped vehicles will resume on February 19. Daihatsu brand: Mira e:S, Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo (including Deck Van) and Atrai (including Deck Van) Toyota brand: Pixis Epoch, Pixis Truck and Pixis Van Subaru brand: Pleo P...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/13

because it had fraudulently applied for type approval, but as a result of witness tests, it was confirmed that these models complied with the standards of the Road Transport Vehicle Act. Mini passenger cars: Daihatsu Mira e:S, Toyota Pixis Epoch and Subaru Pleo Plus Mini commercial vans: Daihatsu Hijet Cargo, Daihatsu Atrai, Toyota Pixis Van and Subaru Sambar Van Mini trucks: Daihatsu Hijet Truck, Toyota Pixis Truck and Subaru Sambar Truck Dai...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/30

its plants in Japan due to its certification test fraud issue. Since it is uncertain when Daihatsu will resume the production and shipment of vehicles, the date of the release of the new mini commercial EV is not in sight. The three companies have jointly developed the new EV based on the Daihatsu Hijet Cargo by combining their respective electrification technology. Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo), a te...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/12

(June 22 to 23 and June 26 to 28) to 7 days (June 22 to 23 and June 26 to 30).Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Daihatsu, also extended the 3-day suspension period (June 26 to 28) to 5 days (June 26 to 30) at its Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 and No.2. Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 produces Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, and other models, while Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No. 2 produces Taft, Move Canbus, and other models.(Daihatsu press release on J...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/27

Tanto, and other models, will suspend production for a total of 5 working days from June 22 to 28.Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Daihatsu, also will suspend production for a total of 3 working days from June 26 to 28 at its Oita (Nakatsu) Plant. Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 produces Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, and other models, while Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No. 2 produces Taft, Move Canbus, and other models.(Daihatsu press release on J...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/22

the Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 due to a shortage of parts supply.Specifically, the Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 is scheduled to suspend production from May 15 to 19 and from May 22 to 26. In addition, its night shift operations will be suspended from May 29 to 31.The Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 produces Hijet Truck, Atrai, Move Canbus, and other models.(Daihatsu Motor Kyushu press release on May 12, 2023)Keyword: plant operating status...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/15

Daihatsu to raise prices of Hijet Cargo and two other models by 5% On April 20, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) announced that it will raise the prices of the Hijet Cargo, Hijet Truck, and Atrai mini-vehicles, including specially-equipped vehicles of the models, by about 5% starting with vehicles produced in July. This is Daihatsu’s first price revision without product improvements. The company will pass a part of the jump in raw material p...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/21

hers, will suspend production for 2 days on June 17 and 20. Kyoto (Oyamazaki) Plant, which produces Probox and others, will suspend production for 3 days from June 1 to 3.Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. will suspend production for 2 days on June 3 and 13 at Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1, which produces Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, and others.(Daihatsu press release on May 23, 2022)Keyword: plant operating status...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/24

n disrupted due to the spread of COVID-19.  The Shiga No.2 Plant manufactures models such as the Rocky, and Toyota Motor Corporation’s (Toyota’s) Raize, Tanto, and Move Canbus. The Head Plant manufactures the Daihatsu Thor and Toyota’s Roomy, and the Oita No.1 Plant manufactures the Daihatsu Hijet and Atrai. The Head Plant’s Copen Factory will continue operations. Daihatsu’s operations at the three plants have been intermittent in May,...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/23

ension period (May 9 to 11) to 7-day period (May 9 to 11 and May 16 to 19). In addition, Daihatsu announced the newly decided suspension period (May 16 to 17) for the Copen Factory, which located on the premises of Head (Ikeda) Plant.Daihatsu Motor Kyushu's Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1, which produces Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, and others, extended the 3-day suspension period (May 9 to 11) to 7-day period (May 9 to 11 and May 16 to 19). Oita (Nakatsu...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/16

suspend production for 3 days from May 9 to 11. However, the Copen Factory, which located on the premises, will continue to its operation.Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. will suspend production for 3 days from May 9 to 11 at Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 and No.2. Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 is producing Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, and others, while Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.2 is producing Mira e:S, Move, Cast, and others.In addition, Shiga (Ryuo) Plant No...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/02

Daihatsu to temporarily suspend vehicle production at Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 in Japan in April On March 31, 2022, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will temporarily suspend vehicle production at Daihatsu Motor Kyushu's Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1 in April, due to a parts shortage.Specifically, Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1, which produces Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, Atrai, and others, will suspend the night shift on April 1 and the day and night s...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/01

Japanese OEMs view commercial vehicles as key to widespread use of mini EVs Japanese OEMs, which intend to introduce mini electric vehicles (EV), are finding a means of survival in commercial vehicles. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.’s new Hijet Cargo microvan, which was fully redesigned at the end of 2021, incorporated a vehicle design compatible with EV parts. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.’s first mini EV will be a commercial vehicle. In the mini vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/24

to the shortage of parts supply.Shiga (Ryuo) Plant No.2, which produces Rocky, Tanto, and others, will suspend production for 3 days (March 1 to 3). Also, Daihatsu Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. will suspend production for 7 days (March 1 to 4, and March 7 to 9) at Oita (Nakatsu) Plant No.1, which produces Hijet Truck, Hijet Cargo, Wake, and and others.(Daihatsu release on February 17, 2022)Keyword: plant operating status...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/18