2023 Daihatsu Hi-Jet* A Mini Truck That You Need To See To Believe

[@tobu]

I just ordered a 2022 Hijet Jumbo from Next Ride. Its the CVT but its going to live in the city 95% of the time so I'm okay with it being slow.

[@Stevo_1986]

Nice. You'll love it. Don't worry about the comments on these videos claiming the truck not able to do 100km/h because it certainly will without any issues on the freeway. Congrats on your order.

[@RossReviewsau]

still a great run around vehicle! love them

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

Do you all not have the 25 yr old vehicle rule for the US?

[@connory6741]

@@lynchcreekmuzzy5759u just answered yr own question 🤣🤣.

[@tobu]

@@lynchcreekmuzzy5759 I am in Australia

[@paulcost6446]

That would be perfect for my handyman business more sensible than my v8 tonner which i love lol

[@edwardfletcher7790]

You mustn't have many tools...

[@RossReviewsau]

perfect for in the cities

[@markblackwell7927]

Handy little pick up....love your race changes...a real neck breaker...👍👍👍

[@RossReviewsau]

great for in the city

[@murraymclean9072]

A mate of mine had 2 of them back in the 80's one the ute like that and a van with slide doors either side. We went everywhere in them really cool.

[@missinglink4205]

Chuck a LS in the tray and whack on some Kenworth badges 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@RossReviewsau]

how crazy would that be

[@bunning63]

Dunno, VE SS or Hijet, na reckon I'll get the Hijet. Shoot me.

[@fugawiaus]

The hijet with the LS. Fun

[@RossReviewsau]

LS Swap it ;)

[@fugawiaus]

@@RossReviewsau hehe, evil, pure evil. I’m loving it.

[@MicksMechanics]

I got rid of my ve ss to get 2022 hijet Couldn’t be more happy with my decision 1 year on and I’ve put almost 30000kms on it

[@MasonHoward-t1l]

Love your video and I totally want this exact truck I’m in USA and I definitely agree with what you said about being fuel efficient and being practical I got a 97 acty street van 5 speed mint condition. The USA is on a state by state basis with some states having loopholes with tagging and registration. There is a hand full of states here that allow new kei vehicles under 25 years old with a NON interstate tag printed on the bottom of the plate and there is other states that will only allow them if they are 25 years old then you get a regular tag with no exemptions from what I’ve seen. In Alabama where I am you can tag and title brand new kei vehicles with the non interstate tag it is black and white with no customizations allowed you get what they give you and if you have a kei vehicle over 25 years old you get the same tag that says non interstate use. Me and 2 other guys in town have this tag and our plates begin in AOA1 the last 3 digits are different my buddy has this new dihatsu hijet jumbo except the ones that are available here in USA have lift kits and off road setups. I want a more street setup with 5 speed like this one

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed the vid

[@johnsbackwithcommonsense7628]

Doing a few hand brakes with that will be fun😂

[@RossReviewsau]

lol dont flip it

[@jamietyler9505]

Here in the us there are a few dealerships that actully sell these there is one dealership that sell the 2022 models to

[@RossReviewsau]

interesting...

[@111Aardvark]

Get one and put a Hayabusa motor in it, now that would rock ...

[@marktiltins8845]

Now ya talking 👍😎

[@RossReviewsau]

that would be wild

[@kingcrumpet]

They weigh like 80% more than a mini that people normally put busa motors in... so in reality it would suck to drive

[@V340E419]

@@kingcrumpet just put it in a Cappuccino lol

[@jamesjohnson8661]

It has been done. Not that impressive without turbo

[@robertcloosterman9336]

I have a 2018 Jumbo auto. No problems sitting on 100-110+ on the freeway/expressway. (even with a small load) Don't undersell it. 🙃

[@brokearse2011]

Now your gonna need to find a modified one next

[@RossReviewsau]

i would love that

[@brokearse2011]

@@RossReviewsau maybe when you and the Mrs go to Japan next

[@toyotahatbackt3]

How hith is the cab ?

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

I have a soft spot for these little Kei trucks, my oldman had a Suzuki equivalent in the mid 2000's and I always thought these things would be ripe for a rotor conversion, scary but fun. Cheers for the review Jono.

[@RossReviewsau]

i also love em haha.. great things

[@Xlerv8]

Nice little truck for inner city handymen/tradies. The governments worldwide are just virtue signalling bs. Awesome review mate 👍🏽

[@RossReviewsau]

appreciate it brother

[@DG-zi7zc]

Our brand new 2023 silver jumbo 4x4 is on order!!! Woo hoo!

[@victorwilks88]

in south africa a hijet and a suzuki carry is much cheaper that 30k new

[@RossReviewsau]

welcome to Australian TAX :(

[@Linabeina]

Great logic there.... you keep your Rand... we'll keep our Dollar.

[@victorwilks88]

@B4RB. I'm in aus you knob

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Cheapest pickup in the UK we only get the jumbo £16000 on the road. They all seem to be green what I've seen we only have it in manual with the 660Turbo .

[@RossReviewsau]

Manual is the way to go

[@pete508]

Well mate it might have Jet in its name but that's just false advertisement lol,no it's cute looking like a puppy & does exactly what it was built for so no complaints from me,excellent review brother cheers.

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 strap a Barra to the back

[@CNCali-]

Don't blow it up too hard buddy, leave some for the rest of us! lol @30 racks!!! Power windows?

[@justmechanicthings]

Pretty slick segue Ross, not gonna lie

[@Chainmail13]

USA has a 25 year rule. These Japanese Kei trucks can be imported only after they are 25 years old. Canada has a 15 year rule

[@RossReviewsau]

Correct

[@MasonHoward-t1l]

I tried reaching out to that company next ride but they will not respond to me I really want a setup like this.

[@RossReviewsau]

They only sell them they don’t spec them up

[@victorwilks88]

these things are everywhere in thailand

[@RossReviewsau]

yup TUKTUK lol

[@zumezoom9593]

Can't import to Canada unless it's over 15yrs.

[@N3yo100]

i am a diahatsu delta truck guy but i think i will get one of these

[@RossReviewsau]

These are awesome

[@robinhardware2346]

Cost please

[@RossReviewsau]

Around 30k Australian $

[@ebonymiller9240]

This one should b fun

[@Stevo_1986]

Ross Reviews Again you're wrong the CVT easily does 100km/h I've done 120 km/h buddy. So has my fellow hijet CVT owners. You've mentioned GPS equipment was used but that still proves nothing because no Speedo is 20 km/h off. I also happen to know the owner of the green hijet you tested he's proven beside my GR Yaris staying beside me at 120km/h. So you're gonna say my GR Yaris is off too buddy?

[@RossReviewsau]

i can tell you that the CVT absolutely struggled to hit 100kph.. im sure it can on the HWY but i was doing over a half mile and couldnt get it to hit 100kph (yes using the Dragy timing gear) it might say your doing 120 but i can assure you its not

[@Stevo_1986]

Again that’s incorrect we hit 100 entering the freeway on the on ramp which is not half a mile lol. Whatever you experienced that day has never happened to us your equipment is wrong. Like i said no speedo is off by 22km/h as you are implying according to your equipment results.

[@Chase_01]

The United States can import them as off road vehicles and you can make them street legal through a company called dirt legal

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m sure their is a loop hole

[@MasonHoward-t1l]

There is a few states that offer special plates Alabama is one of them it’s a black and white plate that says non interstate use only and you can easily cover it with a plate frame

[@scrapmetalgarage]

Hahaha thats the best thing I've ever seen 😅 pulling chicks for days

[@timothyjackson3874]

lol

[@RossReviewsau]

😎

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Those low profile tyres look idiotic 😩

[@RossReviewsau]

i like the look

[@MasonHoward-t1l]

@@RossReviewsauI like this look as well trying to figure out how to get it

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

To expensive for what you get they need a tad more umpf

[@RossReviewsau]

Would be nice to buy slightly cheaper but unfortunately all Have to be imported and Aussie tax is crazy

[@medievalman3737]

Gotta be 15 years old to be on road in Canada 25 in usa

[@RossReviewsau]

australia you just have to pay the tax man lol

[@craigdavid6519]

why did i even click on this..lol

[@RossReviewsau]

because its cool as hell HAHA

[@Richibald1]

🇨🇦Canada... Importable 15 years old or older, unlimited farm use. 🇺🇲USA...importable 25 years old or older Unlimited farm use annnnd 🥁 American Farmers can import NEW Kei vehicles. Farm use only*

[@RossReviewsau]

Ah is that the trick Farm use only

[@stallionstallion5641]

Still way too expensive mate for this mini truck

[@RossReviewsau]

They are not “cheap”

[@thepunadude]

UNLESS THINGS CHANGED BIG TIME, IF YOURE BIGGER THAN A 12YR OLD, YOU WONT FIT! I HAD A HONDA TRUCK .. '68, JAPAN

[@RossReviewsau]

These are much bigger than them.. it’s a jumbo.. you have heaps of head room and can recline seats.. regular ones tho very cramped

[@Willows4040]

Honestly there's no way ide pay that for a Daihatsu 😂 u can get a good Hilux for that price..

[@RossReviewsau]

its a niche market for sure

[@davidboi4025]

30k.......mmmmm cool but not 30k cool.

[@RossReviewsau]

Fair enough!

[@andrewglossop4415]

Come on people.... that car sucks

[@RossReviewsau]

i like it.. its different