Dealer Al-Futtaim Motors (AFM) has launched the redesigned medium duty Hino 500 Series truck in the UAE. The new vehicle is the second launch in two months from the Japanese manufacturer following the introduction of the Hino 300 series hybrid.
The 2017 Hino 500 Series features a redesigned exterior, a host of enhanced safety features and improved driver comfort. According to AFM, the development of the truck was focused on quality, durability and reliability, but it was also purpose-built to suit the needs of the local market to support customers businesses.
The Hino 500 Series trucks comes with a 7.7l Euro 3 compliant engine which is equipped with a high pressure common rail fuel injection system and turbocharger/intercooler technology to achieve lower emissions and uncompromised power and fuel efficiency. The electronic control common rail technology in the engine allows it to maintain power and higher fuel economy performance under any driving condition.
This year is proving very positive for Hino, as we continue to grow our market share and introduce new products that meet our customers needs, said Ramez Hamdan, general manager of Hino at Al-Futtaim Motors. Just last month, we launched the UAEs first hybrid truck in the form of the Hino 300 Series hybrid, and the introduction of the Hino 500 Series allows us to offer a different solution to meet multiple sectors looking for a reliable truck that offers a host of advanced safety and driver comfort features.
He added: With companies increasingly aware of the need to reduce emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, the Hino 500 Series also maximises efficiency and significantly reduces consumption thanks to class-leading engine and transmission choices.
The medium duty Hino500 Series offers a wide possibility of applications, such as tipper trucks, curtain siders, reefer trucks as well as general cargo, making it a real all-rounder. The truck also features a range of safety features including ABS, Front Underrun Protection System (FUPS), Rear Underrun Protection System (RUPS) and much more.
According to Hino, ride comfort has been improved due to a semi-floating construction for the cab mount and mounting bushes, resulting in reduced road vibrations better ride comfort and reduced cabin noise. The drivers seat was also re-designed to better fit the drivers body and alleviate fatigue over long-distance driving, while bed space for resting is located behind the seat. The optimised cab provides better visibility, better arrangement of the instrument cluster and efficient air flow to keep cool in traffic.
Providing a more comfortable driving experience is proven to reduce fatigue and in turn increase safety on the roads, explained Hamdan. The addition of redesigned multi-reflector headlights for better night visibility and the ergonomic LCD driver multi-information display also mean better road attentiveness under any driving condition.