Daihatsu Hijet
1986–1990 · S80/S81 · 550cc
DAIHATSU · 1986–1990
S80/S81 · 550cc
The 1986 Hijet body predates the 660cc update. Our reference is an early-1990 550cc example, which makes registration year alone a poor identifier.
These dates describe this guide’s coverage. Changeover years may show two bodies; 2001 is the library cutoff, not necessarily the model’s final year.
Choose a year in this version
A calendar year does not automatically mean a new version. Check the production month and chassis plate.
Engine
550cc-era reference; distinguish it from the later 660cc family.
Drive & transmission
S80/S81 family reference. Exact transmission and drive specification require the vehicle documents.
Identification
S80/S81 · 550cc
Match the complete chassis code to the truck’s documents. Related bodies and reference photographs do not confirm a factory grade.
Factory grades & equipment
Factory grades describe equipment. Auction grades describe condition; they are different.
| Grade / specification | What is documented |
|---|---|
| Period specification required | The reference photograph is labeled Climber SDX, but that does not establish a complete factory grade list or year-wide equipment specification. |
Version changes & milestones
- May 1986: full model change in Daihatsu’s history.
- 1990: 660cc update belongs to a separate guide.
Rarity & value
Reliable production counts and comparable completed-sale evidence have not been verified sufficiently to rank this version’s grades. We do not label a grade “rarest” or “most valuable” without that evidence.
Compare documented specification, structural condition, maintenance and the complete quoted cost. Original trim level alone does not establish resale value.
Evidence reviewed: 19 September 2026.Before choosing this truck
- Confirm production details, frame plate and original documents.
- Ask for cab-floor and underbody photographs, known defects and repair history.
- Verify engine, drivetrain, steering and air conditioning on the actual vehicle.
- Check replacement-parts availability and wheel fitment for the exact chassis.
- Discuss your destination, intended use and preparation requirements before ordering.
Sources & period documentation
Daihatsu 1985–1994 product history ↗
Daihatsu official historical catalog ↗
Sources may be in Japanese. Historical guides are educational; they do not certify a particular vehicle or claim that every special edition has been documented.
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