Hino Motors adds new vehicle to small-sized bus Hino Liésse II series

equipped with electronic-control 6-speed automatic transmission realizing fuel economy operations
　
- All series vehicles in compliance with Japan’s 2006 illumination device safety standards -



Hino Motors, Ltd., has added a new vehicle equipped with electronic-control 6-speed automatic transmission (“electronic control 6-speed AT”) that realizes fuel economy operation and newly developed N04C-TG diesel engine to the Hino Liésse II series of small-sized buses, which it released today for sale.

At the same time, it released the entire Hino Liésse II series, which has been improved for a further enhancement of product competitiveness in compliance with the 2006 illumination device safety standards of
Japan set to go into effect in January 2006.




The new vehicle added to the line realizes improved fuel efficiency (customer’s economic efficiency), a reduction in CO2 emissions through fuel economy and improved silence through the synergistic effect of an engine that demonstrates high torque from the low engine RPM range and the new AT that gives life to the characteristics of the engine. Furthermore, starting and hill-climbing performance and engine braking performance have also been improved while also supporting driving ease.



The Hino Liésse II vehicles (all with diesel engines) are equipped with the sophisticated clean diesel system DPR and are in compliance with the various environmental and certification systems including the New Short-Term Emission Regulations, Ultra-Low PM Emission Diesel Vehicle Certification System (☆☆☆☆, 85% reduction) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, “Good Low-Emission Vehicle” designation in the Low-Emission Vehicle Designation System promoted by Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa Prefectures, and the cities of Yokohama, Kawasaki, Chiba, and Saitama, and “Lev-6” designation in the LEV-6 Low-Emission Vehicle Certification System promoted by Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo Prefectures as well as the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.





Typical models

Model and grade	Specifications	Passenger capacity
Hino Liésse II PB-XZB51M Super Lounge (photo appended)	Engine: N04C-TG 132kW (180PS) Transmission:Electronic control 6-speed AT	20
Hino Liésse II PB-XZB51M EX	Engine: N04C-TG132kW (180PS) Transmission: Electronic control 6-speed AT	29