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Demand high for Hino 300 4×4

Its new 4x4 has captured almost 20pc of the light duty market in six months, Hino says

 

Hino Australia says its 300 Series 4×4 is finding success in an unexpected market – with farmers and foresters showing “considerable interest” in the vehicles.

ATN reviewed the off-roader in February following its launch late last year, with technical editor Steve Brooks saying the vehicle had helped inspire “a level of excitement and confidence within the Hino camp”.

Six months after it was launched for sale in Australia, Hino says the 4×4 is surpassing its targets and proving it was worth the wait.

Hino Australia general manager of brand and franchise development Bill Gillespie says the versatility and capabilities of the truck have afforded Hino new areas of opportunity.

“In terms of trucks delivered, we have captured almost 20 per cent of the light duty 4×4 market in only six months, a result we are proud of but not surprised by,” Gillespie says.

“The real story is in our customer order intake – at the end of April, we increased our orders by 71per cent on our April year to date target.”

While the company had expected the model to do well with mining, rental and emergency services markets, Gillespie said regional dealerships had also seen strong sales, to farmers attracted by its 7,500kg gross vehicle mass and 4×4 capabilities.

“This 4×4 segment of the light duty truck market is expected to finish between 800 and 900 units at the end of 2018, which is an increase of over 33 per cent from 2017,” Gillespie says.

“Market interest and customer orders of the 300 Series 4×4 have been so strong that we have accelerated our forecasts for the next two calendar years significantly to meet market opportunities.”

 

 

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