Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, has introduced via a Facebook livestream the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler – the newest addition to its 500 series of medium-duty trucks. The Facebook livestream launch of the all-new Hino truck also marks the company’s first virtual launch in the Philippines.
The all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler truck is designed to provide “Total Support”, setting a new standard for medium-duty trucks with its improved safety and comfort, superior reliability and optimum fuel economy. With all these features, the Hino FL 10-wheeler truck is ready to cater to the various trucking and logistics needs of Filipinos nationwide.
During the launch, HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr. underscored their commitment to provide their customers with the right Hino truck that fits perfectly with their business needs.
“We at Hino will always be a committed and solid business partner that continuously innovates and adapts to the changing needs of our customers. We expand our product portfolio and broaden our trucking solutions to provide our customers with the right Hino truck that meets their business needs,” he said.
“With this new Hino truck, we aim to partner with more businesses and establishments and support more Filipinos in this time of need. We assure our customers of the Hino promise of reducing total running cost and downtime and maximizing lifetime value through the excellent quality of our aftersales services,” he added.
Meanwhile, HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata underscored the Hino FL 10-wheeler truck’s significance to Hino’s decades-long mission.
“Every part of the new truck unit is engineered to deliver powerful performance. Like its predecessors, the truck bears the premium Japanese quality Hino is globally known for. This new truck embodies Hino’s mission of making the world a better place by helping people and goods get where they need to go – safely, economically and environmentally responsible,” Mitsuharu shared.
Powerful truck performance
The new Hino 500 truck, which has a complete truck model name of FL8J, supports a load capacity of up to 18,620kg and a total gross vehicle weight of 26,000kg. It is powered by Hino J08E, a six-cylinder and Euro 4-compliant engine that delivers increased output, greater cooling, improved fuel efficiency and lower carbon emission.
The truck uses a nine-speed manual transmission system and has 320L fuel capacity. It can reach up to 108kph maximum speed and 2,600rpm maximum engine speed, with 40.4 percent gradeability at full load capacity. The truck’s suspension features semi-elliptical leaf springs on both the front and the rear side.
Improved safety and comfort
Highlighting Hino’s emphasis on safety, the all-new Hino FL truck is equipped with full-air dual circuit brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), featuring leading and trailing shoe brake system with auto brake shoe adjuster and air operated spring brake to assist during parking.
The truck is built with Hino’s Easy Start (ES) technology, which helps the driver in safely maneuvering the vehicle during steep inclines by maintaining a breaking force that prevents the truck from rolling backward and making other accidental movements.
The ES technology simultaneously allows the driver to reduce fatigue by resting their feet off the brake pedals and automatically releasing the brakes once the clutch is engaged. This feature, which operates in both forward and reverse gears, optimizes the truck’s overall performance by minimizing maintenance costs through reduced stress placed on the brakes and clutch while boosting driver comfort and safety.
The latest offering of Hino also has an easy-to-adjust seat suspension system that is ergonomically designed to secure a smooth and safe ride for the driver as well as to help prevent back injuries. Apart from that, the truck’s air conditioning system, power windows and doors are all strategically assembled to boost the driver’s comfort, performance and productivity.
Availability
The all-new Hino FL truck, which is now available in all Hino 3S dealerships nationwide, has a starting price of P3.775 million for a 32ft. Customers may request a quotation online through Hino’s official Facebook page or website.
For the complete list of Hino dealership locations and other contact information, customers may refer to this link. Other corporate announcements and promo updates are also available on Hino’s official websiteand its Facebook and Twitter accounts.