Hino PH introduces all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler as a new segment standard

Updated Jun 26, 2020 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The truck was introduced in the company’s first ever virtual launch.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, hosted its first ever virtual launch on Facebook. Here, HMP introduced the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler, which is the latest addition to its 500 series trucks.

HMP says the all-new FL 10-wheeler truck has been designed to set a new standard in its segment with its improved safety and comfort, reliability, and optimum fuel efficiency.

The all-new Hino FL Truck

The all-new Hino FL Truck

“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 out trucking solution 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 more Filipinos in this time of need. We assure our customers of the Hino promise of reducing total running cost of downtime and maximizing lifetime value through excellent quality of our aftersales services,” said HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr.

The new Hino 500 truck can carry a load capacity of up to 18,620 kg and has a total gross vehicle weight of 26,000 kg. It is equipped with Hino’s Easy Start (ES) technology, which assists the driver in maneuvering the truck during steep inclines by maintaining a braking force that prevents from rolling backward and reducing the chances of an accident.

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Another view of the new Hino FL Truck

This new truck is said to embody Hino’s mission of making the world a better place

Under the hood, the truck uses a 6-cylinder Hino J08E engine that is said to provide an increased power output, greater cooling, improved fuel efficiency, and lower carbon emission. The engine is mated to a 9-speed manual transmission.

As for safety, the all-new Hino FL truck comes with full-air digital 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 all-new Hino FL truck will have a starting price of Php 3.755 million for the 32 feet body option. It is available in all Hino 3S dealerships nationwide.

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Rex Sanchez

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