FUSO introduces all-new Euro IV-compliant lineup in Indonesia

・New range of light-duty and medium-duty trucks launched in #indonesia, FUSO’s largest overseas market

・Aiming to further expand sales in a market where FUSO has claimed the top share for more than 50 years

・Over 1 million km of driving tests conducted in local conditions prior to launch 

Kawasaki, #japan — Mitsubishi Fuso #truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC; headquarters: #kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Karl Deppen), announces the launch of an all-new range of Euro IV-compliant light-duty and medium-duty trucks for #indonesia, as the key overseas market transitions to new emissions standards starting April 2022. 29 vehicle variants across both segments have been optimized according to customer input. A virtual launch event was held out of #jakarta on March 24^th, 2022.

The light-duty #truck for #indonesia, known locally until now as the #coltdiesel, is now being reintroduced as the #canter. The vehicle will be made available in three power variants (79kW, 100kW, 110kW), two cabin types, and four wheelbases to meet a variety of business needs. The 4V21 common rail engine is matched with upgraded exhaust aftertreatment systems to meet Euro IV emissions standards. Power steering has also been installed in all models of the #canter. Like the #coltdiesel, the new #canter trucks will be shipped from MFTBC’s #kawasaki Plant as KD packages for local assembly by PT Krama Yudha Ratu Motors (KRM) in East #jakarta.

In addition to the new #canter line, MFTBC is also updating and expanding its medium-duty offerings for #indonesia. As with the light-duty vehicles, the medium-duty FUSO line is being reintroduced with new branding under the #fighterx name. Here again, the product selection has been adjusted according to input received from customers, with numerous variants suited for diverse use cases. The #fighterx range delivers enhanced vehicle performance with the 6M60 common rail engine, which delivers the greatest torque in the FUSO brand’s product history in #indonesia. This powerful engine is also paired with a newly redesigned 6-speed transmission that contributes to lighter curb weights, maximizing payload. The vehicles now accomodate 11-inch tires to match various types of terrain and loads. The #fighterx for #indonesia also integrates a full air brake system, as well as an anti-lock braking system for additional safety. The updates to the medium-duty lineup are particularly significant as they coincide with the Indonesian market’s transition away from the FUSO model after 35 years of sales. To bridge this shift, 14 #fighterx variants will be introduced to support demanding business needs in logistics, agriculture, and construction. These vehicles will also be assembled locally with KD kits sent from #japan. 

The overhaul of the product lineup in #indonesia, the largest export market for MFTBC, represents a major milestone for the FUSO brand. In preparation for this new stage of commercial vehicles in #indonesia, MFTBC conducted intensive local testing with the distributor PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation. More than 1 million km of driving tests were undertaken in real market conditions. Furthermore, during the overall development phase, the function, durability, and reliability of the new Euro IV products were evaluated and adjusted over two years with more than 30 prototype vehicles. With these products, and through close collaboration with KTB, MFTBC aims to continue the FUSO brand’s heritage in #indonesia as the market leader for the past 50 consecutive years.