Hino rolls out all-new FL 10-wheeler truck in PH
HJune 30, 2020 ino Motors Philippines Corp. (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, introduces the latest addition to its 500 series of medium-duty trucks, the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler. The Facebook livestream launch of the latest Hino TRUCK ALSO MARKS THE COMPANY’S fiRST virtual launch in the Philippines.
Designed to provide total support, the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler truck sets 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.
“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,” said
HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills Jr.
HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata further highlighted the Hino FL 10- wheeler truck’s significance to Hino’s decadeslong 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,” shared Mitsuharu.
Powerful truck performance
The new Hino 500 truck, which has a comp l e t e t ruck model name of FL8J, supports a load capacity of up to 18,620 kg and a total gross vehicle weight of 26,000 kg. 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 320 L fuel capacity. It can reach up to 108 kph maximum speed and 2,600rpm maximum engine speed, with 40.4-percent gradeability at full load capacity. Its suspension features semi elliptical leaf springs on both the front and the rear side.
The all-new Hino FL truck is available in all Hino 3S dealerships nationwide at the starting price of P3.775M for a 32 ft. body. Customers may request a quotation online through Hino’s official Facebook page or website.