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Operational restrictions brought about by COVID have meant that it is almost six months since the mid-2021 release of the all-new Hino 700 before we have the opportunity to drive it. And it has been worth the wait.

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seat travel which combined with the tilt and telescopic steering wheel, can provide the ideal driving position for drivers of various shapes and sizes. The ride is further smoothed due to the cab being remotely mounted on fourpoint air suspension, resulting in less vibration, road noise and driver fatigue. Cab temperature is now controlled by automatic climate control, while the bunk is ADR42 sleeper compliant, and has interior light controls which can also be operated from the rest area. The dash layout features all-new instrumentation with large, high

Key new models in Hino’s heavy-duty range include 4x2 and 6x2 rigid trucks suitable for distribution applications and new 6x4 and 8x4 models, which will cater for customers at the heavier end of the distribution and vocational application spectrum.

We have come to expect a Toyota standard of finish on Hino trucks, but the new 700 Series takes it to the next level. Even on this pre-production example the standard is worthy of Toyota’s premium brand Lexus. The new 700 Series breaks fresh ground for Hino in terms of safety and application suitability as well as the very important driver experience. With much in common with the latest Hino 500 models the functional and contemporary interior of the cab is trimmed with a balance of carbon fibre, silver and ‘earthy’ tones. The new wraparound dash creates a cockpitlike environment for the driver who performs their job from the comfort of the latest generation ISRI 6860 NTS2 driver’s seat which has air lumbar supports and a myriad of adjustments. The redesign of the cab allows for additional adjustability in rearward

THE ALL-NEW 700 SERIES, BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.

The new Hino 700 Series rewrites the rules in safety, emissions and connectivity. It’s our safest truck ever, with an enhanced Hino SmartSafe package including Pre-Collision System, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning System and Driver Monitor. Designed to meet Euro 6 exhaust emission standards, it’s the cleanest Hino heavy-duty yet. With Hino-Connect as standard, customers benefit from superior business intel and support – it’s next-generation telematics delivered in real-time. The all-new 700 Series is the truck of the future, here today. Find out more at hino.com.au contrast speedometer and tachometer, and a central 7-inch LCD MultiInformation Display, which shows information such as the Hino SmartSafe settings, driving economy, gear selection and vehicle maintenance data. Other upgrades include easier and safer ingress and egress via the generously sized door openings, the illuminated staircase design steps and the conveniently placed full length cab grab handles that make three points of contact available at all times.

The vehicle provided for this assessment is an SS 2848 6x4 rigid towing a three-axle dog trailer which, along with the truck’s tipping body, has been manufactured from steel by Chris’s Body Builders. Loaded to a gross weight of 38.5 tonnes the combination is well below its maximum GVM, yet allows for a realistic workout that will cover metropolitan, highway and rural roads. and audible alert if it detects drowsiness or a lack of attention from the driver.