The Global Brand of Trust: HINO

Pursuing ever increasing durability and reliability through comprehensive research and development

Performing safely, surely and reliably, under the toughest conditions ?
In order to fulfill this, the most important mission as the leading commercial diesel vehicle manufacturer, Hino Motors is tirelessly undertaking research and technological development on everything from engines and various other mechanisms to electrical components and computers. Anticipating each and every condition in which trucks and buses are used, Hino pursues optimum performance in each application, and has developed and put to practical use world-leading solutions in the fields of environmental preservation and safety, in addition to reliability and durability.
In order to make these achievements in the highest levels of reliability possible, Hino performs repetitive and thorough testing at its three proving grounds, enabling rigorous verification tests under real-life driving conditions.

Overview of Proving Grounds

High Level of Reliability through the Toyota Production System Since the Hino-Toyota alliance was formed in 1966, Hino has continuously produced Toyota-badged vehicles by commission for the Toyota Motor Corporation.
The Toyota Production System, which is notable for the strictest levels of quality control, has been implemented for all Hino vehicle types right down to the parts level at every production facility around the globe, enabling the efficient manufacturing of high performance vehicles at the highest possible level of quality.
Regarding overseas production bases, Hino's trucks, buses and engines are manufactured at the Thailand plant, established in 1964, as well as at facilities in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, China and Pakistan. The Thailand plant has also recently commenced production of rear axles and other unit parts of the “IMV”, Toyota's new pickup truck.
Furthermore, Hino is manufacturing unit parts for Toyota vehicles in the United States, thereby supporting the Toyota Group's success through high technological and manufacturing capabilities.

Hino's Globally Proven Reliability

Hino's high technological capabilities and reliability have already established the company a firm position in the world of motor sports. Since boldly entering the medium-duty truck category of the Paris-Dakar, the world's most grueling rally, Hino's vehicles have completed the race 15 years in a row, recording a 1-2-3 finish in the camion (truck) category in the process in 1997. Hino's dazzling track record at Paris-Dakar is in itself proof of Hino's high technological capabilities and reliability as one of the world's leading brands.