Launch of the New Medium‑Duty Fighter Truck

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO & Representative Director: Franziska Cusumano; hereinafter referred to as MFTBC) will launch the new‑model medium‑duty Fighter truck. Boasting comprehensive safety equipment, enhanced comfort thanks to the newly‑available high‑roof cab, and a greatly expanded product lineup, it delivers solutions tailored to diversifying logistics transport demands. Sales of the new Fighter are scheduled to commence sequentially from early September through Mitsubishi Fuso sales companies and regional sales divisions nationwide. This initiative builds on announcements released in February 2026.

Strategic Background and Merger‑Integration Synergies: Transformation Toward Next‑Generation Logistics

The launch of the new Fighter represents a key milestone in realizing the ARCHION Group’s mission: “Connect the movement of people and goods, and jointly build a prosperous future.”

Product‑Strength Enhancement via Unified‑Platform Strategy

As the first step of the Unified Platform Strategy implemented under the ARCHION corporate structure, the new Fighter marks the group’s first major initiative to strengthen overall competitiveness. By leveraging Hino’s proven medium‑duty vehicle platform, we are able to deliver more modern, high‑performance vehicles to customers compared with the outgoing model. This enables the ARCHION Group to build a richer product portfolio that combines the strengths of both brands.

Maximized Investment Efficiency and Sustained Full‑Line‑up Offerings

Group‑wide development and production efficiency have been drastically improved. The FUSO brand firmly maintains its full‑range product portfolio covering light‑ through heavy‑duty vehicles, providing uninterrupted support for customers’ businesses.

Key Product Features: Well‑Balanced Driving Performance and Environmental Compliance

The new Fighter achieves both the dynamic performance required for commercial vehicles and compliance with latest exhaust‑emission regulations.

• A05C Engine: Equipped with a 4‑cylinder, 5.1‑liter intercooled turbo engine delivering 240 hp (177 kW) across all variants. It ensures ample driving capability and strong hill‑climbing performance even for medium‑duty increased‑payload‑class applications.

Drivetrain & Exhaust After‑treatment

• Newly introduced automatic transmission (AT) options to expand the model lineup. It delivers smooth gear‑shifting and improved drivability, helping reduce driver fatigue and lower operating workload.
• An exhaust after‑treatment system combining a PM particulate removal device and urea‑based SCR system supports clean operation compliant with the latest emission standards.
• It delivers high torque output of 794 N·m (81 kgf·m) required for special‑body applications, while optimized exhaust‑gas treatment hardware meets environmental regulatory requirements.