Daihatsu Hi-Line

The Daihatsu Hi-Line/F series (Japanese: ダイハツ・ハイライン/Fシリーズ) is a series of bonnet trucks, manufactured and sold from 1960 to 1972. This truck series was competed with Toyota Stout, Nissan Junior, Hino Briska or Mazda B series.

Daihatsu F series/Hi-Line
Overview
ManufacturerDaihatsu
Production1960–1972
AssemblyIkeda, Osaka, Japan
Body and chassis
ClassCompact pickup truck
Minivan (F100V)
Body style2-door pickup truck
3-door station wagon (F100V)
4-door double cab pickup truck
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1490 cc FA I4 (F100/100V/108/175)
  • 1861 cc FB I4 (F200)
  • Diesel:
  • 1484 cc I4 (D150)
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,565 mm (101.0 in) (F100)[1]
2,720 mm (107.1 in) (F200)
2,860 mm (112.6 in) (F108)[1]
Length4,160 mm (163.8 in) (F100)[1]
4,270 mm (168.1 in) (F100V)[1]
4,665 mm (183.7 in) (F175)[2]
4,690 mm (184.6 in) (F108/200)[1]
Width1,560 mm (61.4 in) (F100/108)[1]
1,680 mm (66.1 in) (F175/200)[2]
Height1,555 mm (61.2 in) (F100V)[1]
1,590 mm (62.6 in) (F100/108)[1]
1,725 mm (67.9 in) (F175/200)[2]
Curb weight1,140 kg (2,513.3 lb) (F100)[1]
1,200 kg (2,645.5 lb) (F100V)[1]
Chronology
SuccessorToyota Hilux (integrated)

Released first in 1960, available in two models, a 1.75-ton class Daihatsu F175[3] with 68 PS 1.5 L FA engine, same engine that powered the larger Daihatsu V200 bonnet truck and a 1.5-ton class Daihatsu D150[3] with 40 PS 1.5 L diesel engine.

In 1962, a new 1-ton load class appeared to fill class below F175/D150 and known as Daihatsu Hi-Line. Available in two version, short deck as F100 and long deck as F108, both powered by 1.5 L FA engine same as F175. A 3-door van version based from F100 appeared in 1963 with F100V code, followed by a 2-ton truck known as Daihatsu F200[3], powered by 85 PS 1.9 L FB petrol engine, but discontinued a year later in 1964.

To celebrate the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, a Hi-Line was used to accompany two Daihatsu Compagno Berlina for 18.000 kilometers trip from Olympic flame in Olympia, Greece to Tokyo.[4][5][6]

Facelift model appeared in 1965 for Hi-Line, the headlights were changed from 2 to 4 round headlights.[7] Also in this year, all model except F100/108 trucks were discontinued. Second facelift appeared in 1969, now changed to single square headlights[7] and load capacity was increased to 1.25-ton.

In 1972, due the business agreements between Daihatsu and Toyota in 1967, the F series was discontinued and integrated to similar class Toyota Hilux.

The name of "Hiline" was reused by Daihatsu for 2WD diesel variant of Daihatsu Taft wagon/truck for Indonesian market from 1986 to 2007. Even though it has F code too (F69), this car has no relation with the original Hi-line/F series trucks.[8]

References
  1. "Daihatsu 1962 Hi-Line" (in Japanese). Wald Licht. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  2. "Daihatsu F175" (in Japanese). Asahi. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  3. "Old Daihatsu Car Catalogues" (in Japanese). Museum.qcar-catalog.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  4. Kießler, Bernd-Wilfried (1992), Daihatsu Automobile: Erfahrung für die Zukunft (in German), Südwest, p. 34, ISBN 9783517012254
  5. "Daihatsu Compagno Berlina 1964". Daihatsu.my.id. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. "Compagno Berlina" (in Japanese). Car-I.co.jp. 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  7. "If it about performance, it won't lose to Datsun Truck! What is Daihatsu Hi-Line, the strongest 60's light truck in its class?" (in Japanese). Motorz.jp. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  8. Alfan, Charis (2017-08-19). "Daihatsu Taft Hiline F69" (in Indonesian). Mobil Motor Lama. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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