Hino 600
Overview
Manufacturer	Hino
Also called	Hino 165 Hino 175 Hino 268 Hino 358 Hino 185 Hino 338 Hino L Series
Production	600: 2004–2020 L series: 2021–
Body and chassis
Class	Conventional truck
Related	Hino XL
Chronology
Predecessor	Hino F-Series

The Hino 600 (also known as the 145, 165, 185, 238, 258, 268, 338 and 358 nameplates, and as the 'L Series' since the 2021 model year^[1]) is a conventional cab medium-duty truck manufactured since 2004 in the US by Hino.

First generation (2004)

The first-generation 600 was introduced in 2004 for the United States and in 2005 for the Canadian market to replace the fourth generation F-Series cabover. A new, facelifted 600 was introduced in 2007 for both the American and Canadian markets. Some CKD kits were imported from Japan. Class 4 and 5 models were replaced by the Hino 155 and 195 in 2012.

Models:

• 145 Class 4 - light duty truck (discontinued)^[2]
• 165 Class 4 - medium duty truck (discontinued)
• 185 Class 5 - medium duty truck (discontinued)
• 238 Class 6 - medium duty truck

(discontinued)

• 258 Class 6 - medium duty truck
• 268 Class 6 - medium duty truck
• 308 Class 7 - heavy duty truck (discontinued)
• 338 Class 7 - heavy duty truck
• 358 Class 7 - heavy duty truck

Hino L series (2021)

The redesigned 2021 model was announced on October 28, 2019. It was officially renamed the L series, to fit with the larger Class 7 and 8 XL series, and the smaller Class 4 and 5 M series.

The L series' exterior design features new headlamps, and a redesigned bumper. The interior also features a four-spoke steering wheel, a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MID) and a selection of options. The carryover diesel engines remain unchanged.

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  Hino 165 Hybrid
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  Hino 338 T dashboard
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  Hino 338 T beverage truck
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  Hino 268 A used as a location production and video broadcasting truck
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  Hino 338 three-axle dump