ABC #402

DRIVEN
FUSO ROSA
Fuso explains that it added
the technology as soon as it was
available as it considers safety to be
critical in its vehicle design.
Another standard feature is the
LDWS, which usually is an optional
feature in high-end vehicles. It
alerts the driver if you make any
unintentional lane departures and
this certainly is another feature
that will help minimise crashes
or the impact in case of any
unavoidable accidents.
When the camera detects you
are driving out of your lane the
driver receives an audible and
visual alert on the dash so they can
correct their driving. Nice.
Yes, we may all be familiar with
this technology, but the inclusion
on even a standard build is a great
selling point.
“There is only one light-duty
bus in Australia with advanced
emergency braking, only one with
lane-departure warning and only
one with electronic stability - and
that is the new Fuso Rosa,” Daniel
Whitehead, CEO Daimler Truck
and Bus Australia, said.
“There are many other benefits
introduced by the upgraded
model, but nothing as important
as the features that will help
protect the ones we love.”
Across all models as standard,
the 3.0-litre 4P10 engine meets the
Euro 6 emissions standards,
Fuso says this engine has the
most power in its class at 129kW
at 3,500rpm and with 430Nm
of torque. Euro 6 standards
are achieved by using selective
catalytic reduction (SCR) in
combination with a diesel
particulate filter (DPF).
The engine also features
exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR), and a variable geometry
turbocharger (VGR) with
common-rail fuel injection. This
engine is, in fact, smaller and
lighter than in the previous model,
but is also more powerful with
more torque.
Low cabin noise from the engine
is one of the standout features
of the bus. Driving along the
M4 freeway at 100km/h, it was
amazing how little noise comes
from the engine.
Considering the driver is actually
seated on top of the motor, Fuso
has done a great job with internal
sound reduction.
Fuso has also introduced a new
advanced Duonic automated
manual transmission that
features six gears. The dual-clutch
transmission is said to help with
the improved fuel efficiency and
give quicker and smoother gear
Low cabin noise
from the engine
is one of the
standout features
of the bus.
Above:
All seats come
with a three-point
seatbelt.
Right:
The low floor
and grab rails are
well designed
for less mobile
passengers.
Opposite, Top:
Sound reduction
from the engine is
impressive in the
driver’s cabin.
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ABC February 2021 busnews.com.au