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TheDaihatsu New-Line was acompact series ofpickup trucks andvans built byDaihatsu from 1963 until 1968. They were based on theDaihatsu Hijet "keitora" andmicrovans, although they were somewhat larger and sturdier. The 797 cc inline-four engine also seen in theDaihatsu Compagno was fitted, rather than the 356 cc two-stroke unit seen in the Hijet.

Based on the first Hijet (of late 1960), the first New-Line used a conventionalfront-engine, rear-wheel-drive format with the driver sitting behind the engine, in a similarpickup fashion. It arrived in January 1963. It was 350 mm (14 in) longer than the Hijet and could carry 500 kg (1,102 lb) thanks to a larger, 800 cc engine with 41 PS (30 kW). Top speed for the low-geared vehicle is 95 km/h (59 mph).^[2] This car did not meet the strict kei car standards of the time and sold only in small numbers, until its replacement in February 1966. The cargo space was more useful, up from 1,075 mm (42.3 in) to 1,405 mm (55.3 in).^[1]

The smaller Hijet adopted acab-over approach in 1964, retaining availability of the first generation bonneted style. From February 1966 an 800 cc version of this Hijet was also available, as the "Daihatsu New-Line Cab" (S50, S50T). It replaced the earlier L50 New Line. As for its predecessor, it shared its engine with theDaihatsu Compagno. The New Line Cab was built until March 1968, and was replaced by the somewhat largerDaihatsu Delta 750.

• Daihatsu vehicles
• Pickup trucks
• Vans
• Cab over vehicles
• Vehicles introduced in 1963
• Vehicles discontinued in 1968

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