The latest Hijet Face Kit from JET★GOGO gives the current Daihatsu Hijet Truck and Jumbo a distinctly retro attitude. Instead of chasing a modern aero look, this conversion reaches back to the lovable 6th-generation Hijet sold from 1981 to 1986 and brings its so-called “Mayuge” face into the present. As a result, the build feels nostalgic without losing the compact utility that makes a kei truck appealing in the first place.
Why This Hijet Face Kit Stands Out
JET★GOGO recreates the round-headlight look that made the old S65/S66-series Hijet so memorable. Just as importantly, the turn signals sit in a position that echoes the original “Mayuge,” or eyebrow-style, expression that made those 1980s trucks instantly recognizable. That gives the current model a friendlier, more character-rich front end than the factory setup.
A Retro Face for the Current Hijet Truck
This Hijet Face Kit is designed for current Hijet Truck and Jumbo models, but the idea is rooted in a much older kei-truck identity. The package centers on a new front mask, grille, bumper, headlights, corner lamps, and turn signals, all working together to deliver a faithful old-school face rather than a half-step cosmetic update.
Standard or Big Bumper, Buyers Get Two Looks
JET★GOGO offers two front-end styles. The Standard version keeps the vintage look clean and simple, while the Big Bumper version adds more visual projection and a heavier custom feel. Because of that, buyers can choose between a more classic retro finish and a stronger street-custom statement while staying within the same basic design theme.
For the 500-series Hijet Truck and Jumbo, the Standard kit is priced at ¥198,000 (tax included), while the Big Bumper version is ¥223,300 (tax included). For the 200-series Hijet Truck and Jumbo, the Standard kit is ¥236,500 (tax included), and the Big Bumper version is ¥267,300 (tax included).
Extra Parts Push the Build Further
The face swap is only the start. JET★GOGO also lists a chin spoiler at ¥22,000 (tax included), a roof wing at ¥27,500 (tax included), a rear wing at ¥27,500 (tax included), side panels at ¥66,000 (tax included), and front & rear over-fenders at ¥88,000 (tax included). So, builders can keep the truck mildly retro or take it much deeper into period-inspired custom territory.
Why It Works for North American Readers
For North American kei-truck fans, the appeal is easy to understand. This Hijet Face Kit does not just add accessories. Instead, it changes the truck’s entire personality by turning a current work-focused kei truck into something that looks playful, collectible, and unmistakably Japanese. That balance of utility and character is exactly why old-school-inspired mini-truck customs continue to resonate far beyond Japan.
(Spec)
- Brand: JET★GOGO
- Manufacturer/Distributor: Garage Ill Co., Ltd.
- Base theme: 6th-generation Daihatsu Hijet “Mayuge” face
- Historical reference model: Daihatsu Hijet Truck S65P / S65V / S66P / S66V
- Current applications shown: 500-series Hijet Truck & Jumbo, 200-series Hijet Truck & Jumbo
- Main kit components: front mask, grille, bumper, headlights, corner lamps, turn signals
- 500-series Big Bumper kit additionally shown with side protectors
(Price)
- 500-series Hijet Truck & Jumbo Face Kit Standard: ¥198,000 (tax included)
- 500-series Hijet Truck & Jumbo Face Kit Big Bumper: ¥223,300 (tax included)
- 200-series Hijet Truck & Jumbo Face Kit Standard: ¥236,500 (tax included)
- 200-series Hijet Truck & Jumbo Face Kit Big Bumper: ¥267,300 (tax included)
- Chin Spoiler: ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Roof Wing: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- Rear Wing: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- Side Panels: ¥66,000 (tax included)
- Front & Rear Over-fenders: ¥88,000 (tax included)
(Contact)
Garage Ill Co., Ltd.
219 Higashisakata, Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture
Website: https://garage-ill.co.jp
(Editor’s Comment)
JET★GOGO’s retro conversion nails a rare sweet spot: it makes the current Hijet look charmingly old-school without losing the compact toughness that defines a kei truck.