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Mitsubishi Fuso Expands its New “Fighter” Medium-Duty Truck Line
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| • | Engine Outputs 177 kW and 199 kW Now Added to Fighter 8-Ton Model |
| • | Combination of BlueTec® Emissions Reduction System with Fuel-Efficient Engines Contributing to Lower Total Cost of Ownership |
| • | Optimized for Excellent Fuel Economy and Low Emissions |
| • | Meeting JP09 Emission Regulations (Japan Post New Long-Term Emission Regulations) |
| • | Available from July 14 at Japan Dealer Locations |
Kawasaki - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today announced the addition of high engine output models (177kW/240PS and 199kW/270PS) for the 8-ton Fighter medium-duty trucks. Incorporating the advanced BlueTec® emissions reduction system, the vehicle significantly reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions, contributing to improvements in both fuel efficiency and CO2 reduction. The company now offers a full Fighter medium-duty truck line which complies with the world’s most stringent JP09 emission regulations (Japan Post New Long-Term Emission Regulations) while also meeting the Japan’s 2015 fuel efficiency standard for heavy-duty vehicles. The new Fighter models are available at all Mitsubishi Fuso Japan dealers and regional sales centers from July 14. Main Characteristics of the “Fighter” medium-duty truck models |
| • | High engine outputs (177kW/240PS and 199kW/270PS) now added to 8-ton lineup. |
| • | Incorporating the BlueTec® emissions reduction system (DPF and urea SCR) to deliver cleaner emissions and increased fuel efficiency. |
| • | Entire Fighter truck line complying with JP09 emission regulations (Japan Post New Long-Term Emission Regulations) plus Japan 2015 fuel efficiency standard for heavy-duty vehicles. |
| • | Enhancement to the 6M60 engine: 10% more torque compared to conventional models, achieving improved acceleration and powerful drivability |
| • | ISS (Idle Stop and Start) system equipped as standard for all 8-ton models |
 Fighter Medium-Duty Truck |
| About MFTBC
Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. In 2010, the company sold a total of about 140,700 vehicles including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Daimler AG owns 89.29% of MFTBC shares and various Mitsubishi group companies own 10.71% of MFTBC shares. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG. |
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