Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus
JR Bus Kanto H654-00433 (Up) and Miagi Kotsu (Down)
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors Corporation (1982–2002)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (2003–present)
Hyundai Motor Company
Temsa (1988–2008)
Also calledHyundai Aero (for Korean domestic market)
Mitsubishi Maraton-Prenses-Safir (for Turkish domestic market)
Production1982–present
Body and chassis
ClassComplete bus
Bus chassis
Body styleSingle-decker coach
Powertrain
Engine8DC8, 8DC9, 8DC10, 8DC11, 8M20, 6M70, 6R10
Transmission6-speed manual
INOMAT 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase6500 mm (MS7), 6150 mm (MS8), 6000 mm (PJ-MS86 and MS9)
Length12000 mm
Width2500 mm
Chronology
PredecessorMitsubishi Fuso MS Series
Mitsubishi Fuso MM Series

The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus (kana:三菱ふそう・エアロバス) is a series of heavy-duty intercity coaches produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso. The range was primarily unavailable with left-hand drive. However, Turkish bus maker Temsa used produce a left hand drive variant models, called Mitsubishi Maraton and Prenses (facelift) and later Safir (next generation Aero Queen), while Hyundai Motor Company produced another left hand drive variant called the Hyundai Aero. Its principal Japanese competitors are Isuzu Gala, Nissan Diesel Space Arrow and Hino S'elega.