Hino shows where is the Love Bus

MANILA: Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) brings back the Love Bus nostalgia with its newest people carrier, the HS8J Low Floor City Bus. This new Love Bus, like its predecessor, provides smooth and comfortable travels for city passengers. The HS8J Low Floor Bus is intended for city operations and has a ground clearance of 375mm. This results in a lower center of gravity, which improves ride stability by reducing sway and roll inside the cabin. This makes it a great ride even for standing passengers.

The new Hino Low Floor City Bus has a side kneeling function for passenger convenience. This makes it easier to enter and exit the vehicle because the doors may be lowered to standard gutter height. The step-free design, where passengers walk in to a full-flat floor, reflects this emphasis on convenience. Passengers on other low-entry city buses must ascend a flight of stairs before reaching the aisle, while commuters on the HS8J have immediate access to the aisle and seats due to the train's configuration. The HS8J also has a larger flat-floor area when compared to other low-floor city buses on highways. To accommodate priority passengers, the bus features a foldable ramp for boarding as well as a dedicated space for wheelchairs.

To provide further convenience, the HS8J maximizes cabin space with a combination of front- and side-facing seats. This configuration gives a wide aisle for standing passengers and ample legroom for those who are seated. The bus has a capacity of 62 passengers: 36 seated and 26 standing. Commuting is also made pleasant with warm LED interior lighting and built-in 32-inch TV monitors. Denso's powerful air-conditioning in the bus includes a Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Generator, which filters the cabin air by eliminating airborne contaminants. This, combined with antibacterial and antiviral interior panels, provides commuters with peace of mind while using public transportation.

The Hino Low Floor Bus is powered by a J08E common rail, direct-injection Euro 4 engine mated to a ZF six-speed automatic transmission. Producing  280ps and 824Nm of torque, this combination delivers great performance while ensuring efficient fuel combustion for a smoother ride. Front and rear auto-adjusting disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) are also standard on the HS8J, ensuring safe braking in emergency situations and under varying road conditions.

In a statement, HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata said, “Hino is proud to offer this new HS8J Low Floor City Bus. As the only commercial vehicle brand in the country offering complete One-Stop Shop advantage for customers, Hino is ready and committed to support the Filipino entrepreneur. From truck chassis supply, to rear body design and production, special utility requirements and all the way through aftersales, we offer maximized uptime while minimizing costs. That’s Hino’s Total Support guarantee.”

The Love Bus has become an icon that has left its mark not just on the highways, but also in the hearts of Filipino commuters. The Hino HS8J Low Floor City Bus, now available at Hino dealerships nationwide, lets Filipinos experience the modern Love Bus.

To learn more about HMP’s products and services, log on to hino.com.ph, follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/HinoMotorsPH, or contact any Hino dealership nationwide.

Photo from Hino Motors Philippines

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