{{Infobox automobile | name = Hino XL series | image = | aka = Hino XL7<br />Hino XL8 | manufacturer = Hino | production = 2019–present | assembly = United States: Mineralwells, West Virginia<br />Canada: Woodstock, Ontario (Hino Motors Canada) | class = Conventional truck | related = Hino L series }}
The '''Hino XL series''' are the identical series of Class 7 and 8 conventional cab trucks produced by Hino Motors primarily in the United States and Canada. Introduced in 2019, it was the first model launched by Hino Motors under the modernized nameplate, next to the Class 6/7 [https://hinorivesudmtl.com/en/hino-l-series/ L series] and the Class 4/5 M series. It is the first truck powered by Hino's newly developed 9-liter diesel engine.<ref>{{Cite press release |last=Trucks |first=Hino |title=The All-New Hino XL Series: Hino Trucks Enters Into Class 8 With Diligence |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-all-new-hino-xl-series--hino-trucks-enters-into-class-8-with-diligence-300609871.html |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Specifications== The Hino XL series comprises two models: the '''Hino XL7''' is a Class 7 with a rigid tri-axle layout, and the '''[https://hinorivesudmtl.com/en/hino-xl8-truck/ Hino XL8]''' is a Class 8 but have a larger. A tractor version of the XL8 also added.
The exterior design of the XL series features an LED strip with projector headlamps, and a stylish bumper. The interior also features a 4-spoke steering wheel, a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MID) and a selection of options.
The XL series are powered by the newly developed 8.9-liter A09C six-cylinder diesel engine. Outputs are rated respectively at {{cvt|300|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|360|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}}. Maximum torque ranges are available from {{Convert|900|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} to {{Convert|1150|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. Transmissions come from Allison in auto and Eaton in manual, supported by Dana axles. Available in 4x2 and 6x4 wheel configuration in rigid and tractor formats with three cabin options day cab, extended cab and crew cab.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HINO TRUCKS XL SERIES |url=https://www.hino.com/hino-trucks-xl-series.html |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=www.hino.com}}</ref>
Production commenced in September 2019 at its new plant in Mineral Wells, West Virginia. It is marketed exclusively for the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Straight |first=Brian |date=2018-03-08 |title=Hino enters Class 8 truck market with XL Series |url=https://www.freightwaves.com/news/equipment/hino-unveils-class8-truck |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=FreightWaves |language=en-US}}</ref>
Also in 2019, it is assembled in Canada, at its current plant in Woodstock, Ontario.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-23 |title=Hino to Launch Class 8 Series in Canada in 2019 |url=https://www.ttnews.com/articles/hino-launch-class-8-series-canada-2019 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Transport Topics |language=en}}</ref>
===Engines=== {| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" ! colspan="4" style="text-align:center"|Diesel engines |- !Engine [Model]!!Production [Year]!!Displacement!!Cylinder |- |A09C||2019–present||{{convert|8866|cc|abbr=on}}||Inline 6 |- |}
== See also == * Hino 600 * Hino Dutro * Hino Motors * Allison Transmission * Eaton Corporation * Conventional truck
== References == <references /> {{Hino vehicle range}}
Category:Hino Motors vehicles Category:Vehicles introduced in 2019 Category:Class 7 trucks Category:Class 8 trucks
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