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Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter
The Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter (Japanese: 三菱ふそう・ファイター, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Fusō Faitā) is a line of medium-duty/heavy-duty commercial vehicle produced by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. The range was primarily available in other big-size and mid-size trucks. Most mid-size and big-size models of the truck are distinguishable by a front 'Fighter' badge, but the common Mitsubishi badge is usually used on the rear. First generation (1984–1992, 1985–2022 for Indonesia) The first-generation Fighter was originally introduced in February 1984 as a successor to the FK series. The appearance design with the smaller Canter and the larger The Great, the model that was one of the images of the Fuso products. Doors and headlights part is shared with Fuso The Great. In most export markets, four round headlights were fitted rather than the square lamps used in Japan. In December 1987, it upgraded with a radiator grille upper part to mount the panel mall. Turbo engine with 230 horsepower additional intercooler. The FM series was updated in February 1988, in addition to the 4WD-based FL vehicles. February 1990 saw the first year of Heisei emissions compliance. We have changed the design of the radiator grille. In July 1991, the Fighter received a facelift including new corner lamps and ABS as standard equipment on the FK. Also new was a 210 PS (154 kW) naturally aspirated engine. This year, the commercial catchphrase of the Fighter was "in Japan of the road than anyone, Fuso Fighter". To commercial song, Ken Takakura, Yashiro Aki "Elegy" of is used. Zhengfei Emissions compliance on Fighter range In China the Fighter FN was marketed as the JiaFeng CA1091/CA141. The FK/FN Fighter was marketed in Singapore as the Mitsubishi Fuso FK415, FK458, FN527, FN628, and FN627. This model was produced until 2022 in Indonesia market, internally known as Maru-P. It was discontinued due to Euro 4 regulations.[1] It was equipped with 6D16 naturally aspirated (190ps output), and 6D16T turbo (220ps output). Paired with 5 speed gearbox (early version with natural aspiration engine), and Eaton 9 speed gearbox (later version with turbo engine, model is FS-8209).[2] Replacement model is second generation Fighter with 2011 version facelift. Second generation (1992–present)     The second generation (also called Furikon Fighter) was introduced in July 1992, fitted with projector headlights which were later also added to the facelifted Mitsubishi Fuso The Great. In export markets, it was fitted with twin rectangular headlights instead. Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan appeared in a commercial ads for the Fighter truck. April 1995 saw the 1994 exhaust emission regulations that was fitted with the Fighter. A load capacity of 7.5 tons and low-floor full-time 4WD come from the FK variants was added in December 1996. In February 1997 the Fighter was updated. A rear-wheel parking brake can be installed as an option, standard equipment in trucks with a GVWR of more than 11 tons. The standard side door beams, an impact-absorbing steering on all models. Vehicles with engines of over 200 PS (147 kW) were equipped with a hill start assist device called "EZGO". Change the passenger seat window to type hoisting from equation. To abolish the garnish on the fender. The short cab-based Fighter NX was added in 1998. This also become bed length is taken long 305mm have the same overall length as the 4-tons chassis, it has become possible to increase the amount of load (not the load weight). it is almost that is used only as unsuitable a city flights and suburbs flights to long-haul flights the minute the bed is gone. Norika Fujiwara featured in the Fighter NX commercials. On 14 April 1999, the implement the first of minor trucks, dubbed the New Fighter. The exterior design the front of the lighting device class (discharge headlamps of the second generation Fighter and The Great retrofit Allowed a type), fixes the interior design, exterior design with the Super Great has become a common image. In addition, the engine of OHC 6M60 and 6M61 Change in order to meet 1998 exhaust emission regulations, the air bag is equipped. In February 2002, the implementing the improvement, the additional 5-speed automatic and turn lamp headlights, it has increased the standard color variations in nine colors. Also in July the same year the CNG (compressed natural gas) was added to the range. In June 2004, the new short-term regulatory compliance in the Fighter series, with mechanical automatic has been set. In October 2005, the second minor changes of the Fighter, known as Best One Fighter. Classes only standard equipped with a wedge-type full air brakes more than 11-tons of GVW truck. Exterior and such as to place the first time the headlight to bumper from the company was enhanced and redesigned to texture the interior design. Exterior design has been a thing that reflects the image of the new Super Great concept model from the Fuso Concept. At the same time it was corresponding to the latest safety-related regulations. Also, is adopted Best One system, the position of the head lights (bumper light but there is a basic, cab light specification can also be selected. Cab light specification only type of headlight is within a corner panel), seat upholstery, plating It has become possible to choose the equipment, such as a bumper freely. In 2007 saw the 15 June 2005 exhaust emission regulations (new long-term regulations) was fitted with the Fighter. In September 2008 the all-wheel air suspension added with the Fighter vehicles. In June 2010, sequentially from, and released the post new long-term exhaust gas regulations conformity car. Use of the name "Bluetec technology", (except 20 tons class) to achieve the fit, and further 2015 fiscal weight vehicle fuel economy standards to the post new long-term exhaust gas regulations by using a high combustion efficiency engine + DPF + urea SCR. Mesh grille of the front grille in the design surface. The 8-tons of GVW class as a lineup, and add a six-cylinder engine 220 horsepower. In July 2011, the 8-tons of GVW equipped with a six-cylinder engine 240 horsepower and a six-cylinder engine 270 horsepower has been added, fit in all cars post new long-term exhaust emission regulations. This model was produced in 2013,[3] and replaced with another facelift in 2018 for Indonesian market.[2] The 2013 model uses 6D16T7 with 250ps engine, whereas the 2018 model uses 6M60 turbo engine outputting 240-270ps (Euro 4 compliant version). Both model uses same Eaton 9 speed gearbox (ES-11109).[4] Body type
ModelsPhilippines
Also in the Philippines
Indonesia
US and Canada, Japan
New Zealand
AustraliaAll models are manual transmission unless stated otherwise.[5]
EngineFor details see List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines
See alsoReferences
External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fuso Fighter.
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