HINO Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, introduces its newest addition to the 500 series medium-duty trucks—the all-new FL 10-wheeler. The event also marked the company’s first-ever virtual launch event via Facebook live stream. The all-new FL 10-wheeler truck sets a new standard for medium-duty trucks with improved safety and comfort, superior reliability, and optimum fuel economy. With all these features, the FL 10-wheeler truck is ready to cater to Filipinos’ various trucking and logistics needs nationwide.
“We at Hino will always be a committed and solid business partner who innovates and adapts to our customers’ changing needs. We expand our product portfolio and broaden our trucking solutions to provide our customers with the right Hino truck that meets their business needs. With this new Hino truck, we aim to partner with more businesses and establishments and support Filipinos at this time. 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,” said HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills Jr.
The new Hino 500 truck (FL 8J) has a load capacity of up to 18,620kg with a total gross vehicle weight of 26,000kg. It is powered by J08E 7.7-liter six-cylinder, Euro 4-compliant, turbodiesel engine generating 280 hp, and 834 N-m of maximum torque. Also, power was increased with a better cooling system and lower carbon emission. It is mated to a nine-speed manual transmission and has 320-liter fuel capacity. The top speed is at 108 km/h at 2,600 rpm, with 40.4 percent gradeability at full load capacity. Its suspension features semi-elliptical leaf springs on both the front and rear.
Safety-wise, the all-new Hino FL truck is equipped with full-air dual circuit brakes with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and a leading/trailing shoe brake system with auto brake shoe adjuster, and air operated spring brake for parking assist. Moreover, the truck is built with Hino’s Easy Start (ES) technology, which helps the driver safely maneuver the vehicle during steep inclines by maintaining a braking 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 them once the clutch is engaged. Operating in both forward and reverse gears, this feature optimizes the truck’s overall performance by minimizing maintenance costs through reduced stress placed on the brakes and clutch. There’s also an easy-to-adjust seat suspension system for that secure, smooth and safe ride. Additionally, there are air-conditioning system, power windows, and doors.
The all-new Hino FL truck is available in all Hino 3S dealerships nationwide at the starting price of P3.775 million for the 32ft. Body. Customers may request a quotation online through Hino’s official Facebook page or www.hino.com.ph.
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