World first for Hino Australia

The state of the art multimedia unit features a large 6.1-inch high-definition touch-screen, DAB+ digital and conventional AM/FM radio receivers, CD and DVD player, USB and SD input, and is Bluetooth enabled.

All Hino 300, 500 and 700 Series trucks manufactured from September 2011 onward feature the all-new Australian-designed multimedia unit as factory-fitted standard equipment.

The multimedia unit has both SD card and USB slots to enable full compatibility with the latest MP3, iPod and digital devices, and has both front and rear auxiliary inputs. Up to three Hino rear-vision cameras can be installed and viewed on the screen in a variety of configurations (including viewing all three simultaneously in a split-screen arrangement). An optional truck-specific satellite navigation system has also been developed. It can be tailored to suit each individual truck or load, with the driver being able to input critical data like the truck's height, weight and dangerous goods classification. The navigation system then calculates a route that's appropriate, avoiding low bridges, weight-restricted roads and dangerous goods-restricted areas, and directs the driver.