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Daihatsu Atrai 4th Gen

1999 – 2005 — Japan

The Daihatsu Hijet is a cab-over microvan and kei truck manufactured by Japanese automaker Daihatsu since 1960. Despite the Hijet name's similarity to Toyota's truck and van naming scheme (HiAce and Hilux), Daihatsu has been using the Hijet name for kei trucks and microvans since before Toyota's involvement. The name "Hijet," which closely resembles the transliteration of "Midget," another of Daihatsu's mini-trucks, was chosen by Daihatsu to suggest superior performance compared to the Midget model. The Hijet is a popular choice in Japan's kei truck and microvan market, facing competition from vehicles such as the Honda Acty, Mitsubishi Minicab, Nissan Clipper, Subaru Sambar, and Suzuki Carry. With a focus on compact size and efficiency, the Hijet serves as a versatile work vehicle and transportation option for various industries. Key points: 1. The Daihatsu Hijet is a cab-over microvan and kei truck produced by Daihatsu since 1960. 2. The name "Hijet" predates Toyota's involvement, signifying its early adoption by Daihatsu for kei trucks and microvans. 3. The choice of the name "Hijet" was intended to highlight higher performance compared to Daihatsu's Midget model. 4. In the Japanese market, the Hijet competes with vehicles like the Honda