Daihatsu Upgrades Hijet Cargo and Atrai with Improved Smart Assist Safety System
Daihatsu has launched partially upgraded Hijet Cargo and Atrai kei-commercial vehicles, adding bicycle and pedestrian detection to its Smart Assist safety system.
3.3 million units
What Happened
Daihatsu has partially upgraded the Hijet Cargo and Atrai kei-commercial vehicles, launching them nationwide on June 4. The upgrades enhance the Smart Assist active safety system with new detection functions, including bicycles crossing the road, oncoming vehicles during right turns, and pedestrians crossing from the opposite direction when turning. Additionally, the Atrai gains a new Active Multi Information Meter for improved design appeal, while the Hijet Cargo makes the LED Package standard on certain grades.
3.3 million units
As of June 2026
- Bicycles crossing the road
- Vehicles in oncoming lane during right turns
- Pedestrians crossing from opposite direction when turning
Why this matters
The Hijet Cargo is a common work vehicle in Japan, so enhanced safety features like pedestrian detection help reduce accidents in urban areas.
Terms in This Story
- kei-commercial vehicle
- A category of small commercial vehicles in Japan with strict size and engine displacement limits.
- Smart Assist
- Daihatsu's branded suite of active safety features including collision avoidance and driver assist.
- LED Package
- A factory option that upgrades standard lights to LED headlamps, fog lamps, and interior lights.
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