Mitsubishi Fuso at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers participated in the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 with an exhibit outlining the company's current and future vision for commercial vehicles.

Under the theme 'All for You' Mitsubishi Fuso introduced a new hybrid concept truck and displayed its latest heavy-duty truck and new sightseeing bus for the Japanese market. Articulating the company's commitment not only to become "#1 for its customers," but "the most reliable company" for all its stakeholders, these themes were interwoven into the company's exhibit, with its "Obi" design symbolizing bonds with customers and society.

The Mitsubishi Fuso exhibit also included technology/component displays including a prototype future heavy-duty truck engine and a 12-speed mechanical automatic transmission.

The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 was conducted from October 26th to November 11th , 2007 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan.

"Canter Eco-D"
The innovative "Canter Eco-D," unveiled at the Show, is a view to further uses of hybrid technology in commercial vehicles. It is the first hybrid light-duty dump truck concept. The new Canter Eco-D shows that hybrid systems can bring distinct advantages to urban dump truck applications. Above and beyond its low emissions, the truck incorporates numerous advanced concepts for commercial vehicle styling, safety and functionality.

New Super Great
Mitsubishi Fuso's exhibit at the Tokyo Motor also includes a special version of the Super Great heavy-duty truck for Japan. Based on the new generation Super Great launched in April of this year, the show model on display includes specifications for high fuel economy at highway speeds.

New Aero Queen
Representing Mitsubishi Fuso's recently updated bus product line at the Tokyo Motor Show is the new Aero Queen. Introduced in June, this is the first full-line change of this heavy-duty sightseeing bus in 15 years. The new series completely renews both exterior and interior design, featuring a universal Fuso style appealing to people of all ages.

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