Hino Poncho

Hino Poncho
Hamamatsu "Kururu" bus
Poncho HX6JHAE
Overview
ManufacturerJ-Bus[1]
Production2002–present
Body and chassis
ClassComplete bus
LayoutFront-engine (1st generation)
Rear-engine (2nd generation)
DoorsSingle or dual door
Floor typeLow-floor
RelatedHino Liesse
Powertrain
Engine5.1 L J05E-TS common rail direct injection turbocharged and intercooled I4
Power output180 PS (132.4 kW)[2]
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed Aisin A500 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase4.125 m (162.4 in)[2]
4.825 m (190.0 in)[3]
Length6.29 m (247.6 in)[2]
6.99 m (275.2 in)[3]
Width2.08 m (81.9 in)[3]
Height3.1 m (122.0 in)[2][3]
Curb weight5,620 kg (12,390.0 lb)[3]

The Hino Poncho (日野・ポンチョ) is a low-floor minibus produced by Hino Motors through the J-Bus joint venture.[1] They are used as on demand vehicles by many transport authorities, such as Translink.

  1. ^ a b "小松生産車ラインナップ|製品情報|ジェイ・バス株式会社". www.jbus.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  2. ^ a b c d "syogen.pdf" (PDF) (in Japanese). Hino Motors. 2011-07-16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Hino Poncho" (PDF). Hino Motor Sales Australia. Retrieved 2022-12-10.