Engineering:Hino Poncho

Short description: Japanese low-floor minibus

Hino Poncho
Poncho HX6JHAE
Overview
Manufacturer	J-Bus
Production	2002–present
Body and chassis
Class	Complete bus
Layout	Front-engine (1st generation) Rear-engine (2nd generation)
Doors	Single or dual door
Floor type	Low-floor
Related	Hino Liesse
Powertrain
Engine	5.1 L J05E-TS common rail direct injection turbocharged and intercooled I4
Power output	180 PS (132.4 kW)
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed Aisin A500 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	4.125 m (162.4 in) 4.825 m (190.0 in)
Length	6.29 m (247.6 in) 6.99 m (275.2 in)
Width	2.08 m (81.9 in)
Height	3.1 m (122.0 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	5,620 kg (12,390.0 lb)

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

First generation (2002–2005)

The first-generation Poncho was based on the Fiat Ducato chassis.

• VF3ZCPMAC (2002)

• 
  Poncho VF3ZCPMAC

Second generation (2006–present)

The second-generation Poncho was developed from the Hino Liesse.

• ADG-HX6JHAE/LAE (2006)
• BDG-HX6JHAE/LAE (2007)
• SDG/SKG-HX9JHBE/LBE (2011)

• 
  A Poncho L at the 2004 Tokyo Motor Show
• 
  Poncho ADG-HX6JLAE
• 
  Poncho BDG-HX6JLAE
• 
  Poncho SKG-HX9JLBE
• 
  Poncho driver's compartment
• 
  Poncho electric bus in Sumida, Tokyo

External links

• Hino Poncho product page
• Fact sheet