What You Need To Know About the New Hino 500 Series

By: Brenden Somerville   |   05 Apr 2017
Hino 500

If big trucks are your thing, there’s plenty to get excited about this spring.

Hino Japan and Hino Australia have officially launched the Hino 500 series. With 50 years of successful sales in the Australian division, the new Hino 500 series is all part of a new marketing strategy that will expand on the quality, durability and reliability Hino is known for.

Said to be a real game-changer, the new Hino 500 series have plenty of service upgrades to offer.

Here’s what you need to know:

A Truck For Every Purpose

The idea behind the new Hino 500 series is to provide truckers with a sturdy truck that can tackle any job. You might be wondering, well, doesn’t Hino already provide this?

The Hino 500 series has more than 90 models available--not including all of the cab, box, and cargo configurations that can add even more flexibility for your convenience. This time around, class-leading active safety features like standard vehicle stability control and a microphone-enabled reverse camera keep you in control at all times.

Several new models of the Hino 500 series, like the “Built-to-Go” Tippers, actually come fully loaded so that you can go straight to work without worrying about purchasing extra add-ons. The 500 Series displays a medium duty range for drivers and fleet operators who enjoy cost-effective solutions, without sacrificing the overall quality of work.

Upgrades That Matter

Sometimes brands launch a new series and you can’t help but feel that differences are unnoticeable. The new Hino 500 Series is completely mind-blowing. For starters, as a totally new 2017 truck, all 90 models comes with impressive interior, exterior, and technical upgrades that benefit the driver. Hard-working trucks have never looked so good!

Lower emissions, uncompromised power, and maximum fuel efficiency can all be expected from the 500 Series, thanks to the range of 7L, 8L and 9L Euro 5 compliant engines. All three engines feature a high-pressure common rail fuel injection system and turbocharger/intercooler technology, which makes high-quality performance possible

Drivers can enjoy the choice of manual, automated manual or fully automatic transmissions that allow you to adapt to driving environments. Depending on the specifications selected, drivers can also choose between a 6-speed and two 9-speed manuals with three different 6-speed automatic variations based on the engine and transmission.

Comfort You Can Count On

To top it all off, driver comfort and safety is at the top of the list with the new Hino 500 Series, and that starts with the interior cab. An ergonomic layout includes a fully suspended ISRI 6860/870 series seat that adapts to anybody means you can get comfortable for those long trips ahead. There’s also plenty of fingertip controls, so you never take your hands off the wheel.

The Hino multimedia system includes a 6.1 inch high definition touch screen, DAB+ digital radio, AM and FM radio, CD, DVD and even a USB card so you can connect personal files. \the latest Bluetooth technology is also included, so you can enjoy hands-free features like voice dialling.

Are you ready for a change in the way you drive trucks? The Hino 500 Series has already launched in Japan and Australia. Stay tuned for more news on its ETA in North America. In the meantime, check out our new Hino trucks for sale and visit our Hino showroom. Call us today at 1-(877) 650-6296 or contact us online for further assistance.

 

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