Complete product line-up to address needs of market with Hino’s brand new commercial vehicle offering.
On 27 March 2014, Hino Malaysia launched the new XZU720L1 mini bus. The new HINO mini bus is a smart solution addressing transportation woes such as traffic congestion, rising costs of transportation and high rates of carbon emission that typically impact the urban population on a daily basis.

With the growing demand for public transportation, HINO has appeared the new product at the very good timing as the high needs of more efficient technology and environmental friendliness in Malaysia market today.

This newly launched product of HINO is targeting the big-scale of transport users such as town council, corporations, travel industry and the public transport sector. The XZU720L1 mini bus is designed with a powerful 156P (115kW) engine, 6 speed manual transmission, four disc brakes, high durability and flexible suspension and the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Furthermore, it comes with a fuel efficient engine management system , requires low maintenance, offers great performance, and is highly economical for various organizations to be considered as a shuttle to serve the growing urban population.

“We have great confidence that the new HINO XZU720L1 Mini Bus will be able to deliver in all keys area to provide solutions for impending transportation challenges and to satiate the growing demand of commercial vehicle in various sectors,” said Mr Nobuyuki Tanaka, Managing Director of Hino Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Boasting great safety features, the HINO XZU720L1 Mini Bus is equipped with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) as well as front and rear Disk Brake, giving customers a peace of mind even while driving on various terrains. Added with stabiliser, both the driver and passengers can enjoy more than just safer trips, but smoother, more comfortable rides on the XZU720L1 Mini Bus. It is also comes with tubeless low profile tyres (215/75R17.5). This is an added safety aspect as the tire and the rim of the wheel form an airtight seal, with the valve being directly mounted on the rim. If a tubeless tire gets a small puncture, air escapes only through the hole, leading to a gentle deflation instead of a blowout which could lead to the vehicle veering off the road.

Unleashing a new value -for - money minibus that runs on a powerful engine
The XZU720L1 Mini Bus comes with a powerful 156PS (115kW) engine. Addressing the rising costs of transportation and the unhealthy carbon emissions from vehicles, the 25-31 seater XZU720L1 Mini Bus is fuel efficient because of its 6 speed manual transmission which effectively increases fuel economy while reducing engine breaking.

With the addition of the mini bus, HINO is now able to cover the entire range of buses needed by the industry in Malaysia.