Daihatsu Hijet S200P vs S210P — Key Differences Explained

The Daihatsu Hijet S200P and S210P look nearly identical, share most parts, and get lumped together by most sellers. But they’re not the same truck. If you’re shopping for a Daihatsu Hijet in Canada, knowing the difference can save you from ordering the wrong parts, and it can help you pick the right chassis for your use case.

The Short Version

Both S200P and S210P are the 9th-generation Daihatsu Hijet Truck, produced from 1999 to 2004. The chassis codes differ almost entirely by drivetrain:

• S200P — two-wheel drive (rear)
• S210P — four-wheel drive

Everything else — the cab, bed, engine options, transmission choices, interior, and most body panels — is shared across both chassis codes.

Engine and Transmission Options

Both S200P and S210P were offered with the 660cc Daihatsu EF three-cylinder engine in multiple tunes: the EF-SE (single-cam, naturally aspirated), the EF-VE (DVVT), and in higher trims the EF-DET turbo. Transmissions included a 5-speed manual, a 3-speed automatic, and later a 4-speed automatic.

The only real drivetrain distinction is the 4WD system on the S210P: it uses a part-time transfer case with 2H/4H/4L selectable via a floor-mounted lever, driving a live solid rear axle and a beam front axle. For Canadian acreage, farm, and hunting use cases, the S210P is almost always the better pick.

Why the Chassis Code Matters for Parts

Because the 4WD system on the S210P uses a different transfer case, transmission mounting bracket, drive shaft, and front differential assembly, ordering drivetrain parts by chassis code matters. If someone sells you a “Hijet S200P transfer case” and you own an S210P, you’ve bought something that doesn’t fit. See S200P-specific parts and S210P-specific parts.

Everything above the transmission tunnel — cab, seats, dash, wiring harness above the ECU, windshield, doors, tailgate, bumpers, headlights, tail lights — is interchangeable between S200P and S210P. So for body work and interior refurbishing, you can shop either chassis code.

Years Importable Under Canada's 15-Year Rule

As of 2026, the full S200P/S210P production run (1999–2004) is importable to Canada. 2005 and earlier Hijets become legal each year that passes. By 2028, the entire generation through 2013 will be importable.

S200P or S210P — Which Should You Buy?

For farm, acreage, winter driving, hunting, or any job that involves leaving pavement: S210P 4WD, every time. The weight penalty over the S200P is small (about 40 kg), fuel economy difference is negligible (roughly 1–2 L/100km), and the 4WD system transforms what the truck can do. For pure pavement use — urban delivery work, flat paved properties, firewood runs on good trails — the S200P 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.