3BD-S331V · 5BD-S331V · EBD-S331V · GBD-S331V · HBD-S331V
Daihatsu Hijet S331V specs
S331V is the model code of the Daihatsu Hijet, a kei car (registered in Japan as a goods vehicle). Japan’s transport ministry lists it in its fuel economy lists from 2008–2022 under 5 model types 3BD-S331V, 5BD-S331V, EBD-S331V, GBD-S331V, HBD-S331V. A genuine car’s chassis number starts S331V-.
S331V at a glance
- Make
- Daihatsu
- Model
- Hijet
- Model code
- S331V
- Model types
- 3BD-S331V, 5BD-S331V, EBD-S331V, GBD-S331V, HBD-S331V
- In MLIT’s lists
- 2008–2022
- Engines
- KF 658 cc petrol
- Gearboxes
- 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
- Drive
- four-wheel drive
- Kerb weight
- 870–1,010 kg
- Official fuel economy
- 13.4–17.8 km/L (38–50 mpg)
Fuel economy is from Japan’s official tests and is usually better than you’ll see on UK roads. MLIT doesn’t list power or torque.
3BD-S331V
Listed 2021–2022. The 3BD prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2018 emissions rules. Check 3BD-S331V against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 960–1,010 kg | — | 16–17.4 km/L45–49 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2021–2022 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 960–1,010 kg | — | 13.7–14.1 km/L39–40 mpg, WLTC test | 2021–2022 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | four-wheel drive | 940–990 kg | — | 17.8 km/L50 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2021–2022 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | four-wheel drive | 940–990 kg | — | 15.2 km/L43 mpg, WLTC test | 2021–2022 |
5BD-S331V
Listed 2021–2022. The 5BD prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2018 emissions rules, 50% below their limits. Check 5BD-S331V against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 960–970 kg | — | 17.4 km/L49 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2021–2022 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 960–970 kg | — | 14.1 km/L40 mpg, WLTC test | 2021–2022 |
EBD-S331V
Listed 2008–2020. The EBD prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2007 emissions rules. Check EBD-S331V against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF658 cc petrol | 3-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 890–970 kg | — | 15.8 km/L45 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2008–2010 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 920–980 kg | — | 15–16 km/L42–45 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2008–2012 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 910–1,010 kg | — | 13.4–17.4 km/L38–49 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2013–2020 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | four-wheel drive | 870–970 kg | — | 16.2–16.6 km/L46–47 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2008–2012 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 5-speed manual | four-wheel drive | 890–990 kg | — | 16.2–17.8 km/L46–50 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2013–2020 |
GBD-S331V
Listed 2008–2015. The GBD prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2007 emissions rules, 50% below their limits. Check GBD-S331V against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF658 cc petrol | 3-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 890–930 kg | — | 15.8 km/L45 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2008–2010 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 930–940 kg | — | 16 km/L45 mpg, Japanese 10-15 mode test | 2011–2012 |
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 910–950 kg | — | 15.2 km/L43 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2013–2015 |
HBD-S331V
Listed 2016–2020. The HBD prefix (our explanation, not MLIT’s) means petrol goods vehicle or bus certified to Japan’s 2007 emissions rules, 75% below their limits. Check HBD-S331V against ULEZ and clean air zones.
| Engine | Gearbox | Drive | Weight | Seats | Fuel economy | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF658 cc petrol | 4-speed automatic | four-wheel drive | 940–970 kg | — | 16–17.4 km/L45–49 mpg, Japanese JC08 test | 2016–2020 |
Each row is one version as MLIT lists it. A version can appear twice when MLIT gave figures on two tests that year. Low-emission stars and trim names aren’t shown. MLIT gives fuel economy in km/L; the mpg figures are our conversion to UK gallons. Japanese tests are gentler than real UK driving, so expect less.
S331V build year by chassis number
Japan’s carmakers list the chassis numbers each code was built with every year from 2015. Find the serial below, or use the build year finder.
| Built | Chassis numbers |
|---|---|
| 2015 | S331V-126852 to 147518 |
| 2016 | S331V-147519 to 166493 |
| 2017 | S331V-166494 to 189018 |
| 2018 | S331V-189019 to 213800 |
| 2019 | S331V-213801 to 237231 |
| 2020 | S331V-237232 to 258663 |
| 2021 | S331V-258664 to 281654 |
From the JAMA chassis number lists: 車台番号一覧表. We keep only the chassis code, serial ranges and year. JAMA calls them reference information, not a certificate.
Check an S331V before you buy
Make sure the car is what the advert says: the chassis number on the V5C should start S331V-, and the engine and gearbox should match one of the versions above. Our free check reads the UK MOT history and compares it with the chassis code.
Other Daihatsu Hijet model codes
- S200Clisted 2004–2007
- S200Plisted 2004–2007
- S200Vlisted 2004
- S200Wlisted 2004
- S201Clisted 2008–2014
- S201Plisted 2008–2014
- S210Clisted 2004–2007
- S210Plisted 2004–2007
- S210Vlisted 2004
- S210Wlisted 2004
- S211Clisted 2008–2014
- S211Plisted 2008–2014
- S320Vlisted 2005–2010
- S321Vlisted 2008–2022
- S330Vlisted 2005–2007
- S700Vlisted 2023–2026
- S710Vlisted 2023–2026
Questions
What engine does the S331V have?
MLIT lists the Daihatsu Hijet S331V with KF 658 cc petrol.
What fuel economy does the S331V get?
Officially between 13.4 and 17.8 km/L (about 38–50 mpg), depending on the version, on Japan’s own tests. Real-world figures are usually lower, especially against the older 10-15 mode test.
How heavy is the S331V?
Between 870 and 1,010 kg kerb weight, depending on the version.
Is 3BD-S331V the same as S331V?
Yes. 3BD-S331V is the full model type: the letters before the hyphen are Japan’s emissions code, which changed as the rules were tightened, and S331V is the model code. The chassis number starts with S331V-.
About these figures
The model types, engine codes, capacities, gearboxes, drive, weights, seats and km/L figures are copied from MLIT’s yearly lists of cars on sale in Japan each March, so “listed” years are list years, not exact production dates. The English model names, mpg conversions, emissions code explanations and chassis number matching are ours. Lists before 2013 were printed as PDFs that we read by machine; where an older list gives an engine code that doesn’t match its capacity, we’ve used the figure the same model type has in other years. Check anything that matters against the car’s own papers. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected]. All Daihatsu model codes.
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan, fuel economy lists 2004–2026, used under the Public Data License 1.0. Edited and translated by JDM History.