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60-566: 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. 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

120-534: 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

180-617: A facelifted version of the Canter in Japan. The new line-up includes 1.5 ton payload variants to comply with the Japanese class of compact vehicles/trucks, incorporating the former Canter Guts . Improved engines had already been phased-in in early 2020 offering reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emissions while torque was improved. The engine designation was changed from 4P10 to 4P10+ to underline these innovations. Since its fifth generation Fuso offered

240-552: A final make-over in 2004, ABS was added to some variants. In Malaysia this generation was sold from 1996 to 2010. After that, the 7th generation was introduced. The seventh generation of the Canter was introduced in Japan in June 2002, in Europe in 2005. Main goals were a modern vehicle, improved safety (new: disc brakes and Xenon head lights on some models) and comfort, e.g. the wide cabin became 20 mm higher and 100 mm lengthened to

300-416: 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

360-538: A means to circumvent high import duties. In some cases under licence locally made chassis with outdated engines conforming to less strict emission standards allow for even lower prices. In Indonesia, some of the seventh-generation Canter FE84 are converted to Transjakarta Minitrans feeder buses by New Armada Carroserie. In the Philippines, the Canter Commute, and Canter Express are locally-built minibus conversions of

420-557: A new generation of engines based on Fiat Powertrain Technologies ' F1C engine . Starting with the eighth generation these "world engines" were also utilized in Japan and around the world for all developed countries with strict emissions standards; for less developed countries a simplified seventh generation remained in production in parallel as General Export Models . During the DaimlerChrysler–Mitsubishi alliance , Fuso

480-464: A revised variant of the Nissan NT400 (F24) as Canter Guts to fit the Japanese class of compact vehicles. The Canter Guts is powered either by a Nissan ZD30DDTI diesel engine having 81 kW at 2800 rpm and 276 Nm at 1260-2800 rpm or by a petrol engine with a manual 5-speed transmission with overdrive and rear-wheel drive. Options include permanent all-wheel drive and a double cabin. As usual with

540-460: A similar system had been introduced. This system is preferably used here because of its expressiveness (for details see model box of seventh generation). The very first Canter was the successor of the T710 produced from 1960 through 1963. The T720 Canter had two round single headlights but the facelifted version from 1964 had a set of round twin headlights. At a payload of 2 tons it was equipped either with

600-541: A standard narrow cabin and slightly more than 3.5 tons gross weight. In 2008 the Guts based on the seventh generation was discontinued but in January 2013 the same label was reinvented following an agreement in late 2012 between Daimler/Fuso and Renault-Nissan to supply each other with certain products, mainly on the Japanese market. Nissan markets the Canter with 2 tons payload or more as a Nissan NT450 Atlas (H44) , while Fusō offers

660-652: A variety of products. Presumably starting with the fifth generation the JDM Fighter Mignon was sold for Export as "Canter 75", "Canter HD" or "Canter FH", during the seventh generation a twin rear axle Canter was available and since 2018 the Nissan NV350 is exported to the Near East as a Canter Van . Nowadays there are two line-ups in parallel ( Eighth generation and General Export Models ) each with narrow or wide variants from 3.5 to 8.5 tons gross weight. In Japan

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720-463: Is FS-8209). Replacement model is second generation Fighter with 2011 version facelift. 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

780-470: Is a line of light-duty commercial vehicles manufactured by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation , part of Daimler Truck , subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group . The Canter is manufactured since 1963, now in its eighth generation. The Canter is named after the English word describing the gait of a horse, emphasising the 'thoroughbred' nature of Mitsubishi trucks. In Japan, its traditional competitors are

840-546: Is based on the 8th generation, but is fitted with simpler 4V21 engines which are Euro IV compliant only. In late 2017, the first pure electric eCanter was delivered to its customer in New York City. This was the first time the "Canter" designation has been used in North America. Some 500 eCanters were planned for assembly as forerunners to be replaced by mass production starting in 2019. On October 19, 2020, Fuso introduced

900-421: Is determined to developed countries with strict emission limits, furthermore it is available as EcoHybrid and as an all-electric eCanter . For developing countries a simplified version with Mitsubishi engines is available as General Export Modell. There are several naming systems depending on time and market. E.g., in Japan a Canter 15 is a truck with 1.5 tons payload while pretty much the same truck in Europe

960-445: 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

1020-485: 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

1080-618: The Isuzu Elf , the Toyota Dyna and the Nissan Atlas . Early export sales began to South East Asia only, but shortly later the series began seeing export to other markets including Australia , New Zealand , the Near East and since the mid-eighties North America . Indonesia (there named "Colt Diesel" until 2022) has become the biggest export market, followed by the Near East and Taiwan. In total

1140-507: 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)

1200-500: The "Gas Truck" was created featuring the 6.0 Liter GM Vortec V8 small-block engine and an Allison Automatic. It was produced at Freightliner in Gaffney/SC , USA. The all-wheel driven FG series had been discontinued in about 2019, and on May 27, 2020, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced to cease sales of the Canter in the US and Canada. In North America the designation had been used on

1260-399: The 1,995 cc 95 PS (70 kW) KE42 was still available. In January 1975, the gasoline engines were replaced by the 4G52 (1,995 cc; 100 PS [74 kW]) and 4G53 (2,384 cc; 110 PS [81 kW]). The third generation was sold with various wheelbases and bed heights. A 3-ton payload variant was also available. Starting with the fourth generation in Japan the Canter

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1320-733: 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, and replaced with another facelift in 2018 for Indonesian market. 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). All models are manual transmission unless stated otherwise. For details see List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines Mitsubishi Fuso Canter The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter ( Japanese : 三菱ふそう・キャンター , Hepburn : Mitsubishi Fusō Kyantā )

1380-529: The 90 PS (66 kW) KE42 gasoline engine or the 68 PS (50 kW) 4DQ11A diesel engine. The second generation Canter appeared in 1968 with a 4DR1 diesel engine at 55 kW (74 hp) and two gasoline options: the T91's 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) KE42 was known from the first generation Canter, while long wheelbase versions (T93/97) received a 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 2.3-liter KE47 gasoline engine. The most common diesel version

1440-483: The Canter is marketed to more than 150 countries. Fuso operates its own factories in Japan, Chennai / India and Tramagal / Portugal , further assemblies from CKD kits exist in Egypt, Portugal, Jakarta, the Philippines, Malaysia, Turkey and Russia. The Tramagal factory supplies to Western Europe ( European Union plus Norway and Switzerland) at a local sourcing rate of 50%. Early after the DaimlerChrysler–Mitsubishi alliance

1500-658: The Canter series include the Canter Guts , a 1.5 ton payload truck specially adopted to the rules for the Japanese class of compact vehicles but the term Guts is not always used. Further adoptions exist to local markets including engines and exhaust gas treatments. In 2010, still with the seventh generation , at Tramagal new more environmentally friendly power trains were introduced with Iveco F1C diesel engines by Fiat Power Train (FPT) and transmissions from ZF Friedrichshafen . The eighth generation fitted with these "World Engines"

1560-551: The Canter the Fighter Mignon became marketed outside Japan as a 7.5 ton (gross) Canter 75, Canter HD or FH series. Also new was the adoption of front disc brakes on some models, while the shift lever location was changed from the column to the floor and later to the top of the engine cover between the driver's and the centre seat. In July 1986, a 4WD option was added to the Canter 20 and Canter 30 series. The lightweight Canter 15 changed its name to Canter Guts (a name only used in

1620-512: The Canter was introduced in Japan in November 1993, in Europe in 1996. In November 1995, the line-up was supplemented with variants in standard (narrow) 3.5 tons and wide 4 tons payload. In October 1997, the all-wheel drive of the Guts in Japan was modified from on-demand with crawler to a permanent system. Starting from 2002 all European Canters were permitted to tow trailers up to 3.5 tons gross weight. With

1680-456: The Canter with all-wheel drive in Japan and probably some export markets. In Europe all-wheel drive became available to selected customers by Pfau in Springe , Germany (since 2016 insolvent) with the seventh generation as standard (narrow) vehicles with 3.5 to 7.5 tons. For the eighth generation Pfau have also offered standard and wide vehicles with 5.5 to 7 tons GVW with all-wheel drive, despite

1740-404: The Canter, with a coach-built body, and an aerodynamic fairing applied to the truck’s cab, resulting in a streamlined appearance. Early models utilized the coeval T coding system to distinguish the different versions of trucks, chassis and buses. Starting with the fourth generation it was replaced by the F codes for the same purpose. Over time this in turn has been adapted to newer developments of

1800-817: 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. 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

1860-578: 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

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1920-572: The U.K. Due to declining sales resulting from new European driving licences for cars being restricted to 3.5 tons since 1998 the eighth generation 5 to 6 ton Canters are no more available except the 6.5 ton 4x4 and the 6-tonner as being the heaviest standard/narrow cabin Canter. Produced by Temsa . Over 3500 kg GVWR chassis is also basis of Temsa Prestij light midibus. Pre-Euro models (1986 - 1997): Euro 2 to Euro 4 models (1998 - 2012): Euro 5 and Euro 6 models (2012 - ): Combustion efficiency Combustion efficiency refers to

1980-731: The class in the home market. At the same time, power windows became standard equipment across the board. In the North American market the Canter was available as the Mitsubishi Fuso FE (Class 3), FG (4WD version of the FE), and FH (Class 5). The FE and FG were both powered by a turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 127 hp (95 kW) while the larger FH had a 145 hp (108 kW) six-cylinder turbodiesel . A variety of wheelbases from 108 to 180 in (2,700 to 4,600 mm) were offered. The sixth generation of

2040-518: 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

2100-578: The country: there are no standard (narrow) cabins in the USA nor the U.K. and no standard (narrow) double cabins in Europe. In Australia a 3S13 (locally called 313 City) with reduced cabin height is available. Some bodies for the trucks are available ex works (Europe: drop-side and dumper beds, additionally in Japan: D-van, D-wing and reefer boxes, skip and car carriers). The "world engines" ranging from 96 to 129 kW (131 to 175 hp) introduced in Europe with

2160-417: The curb weight was slightly higher at 2.87 tons. The "Eco-Hybrid" based on the eighth generation is a wide 7.5 ton vehicle equipped with a 110 kW diesel engine with Duonic® automated mechanical transmission, 40 kW motor/generator located between engine and transmission and a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery. This parallel hybrid system facilitates 20% lower fuel consumption. The fully developed eCanter

2220-450: 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

2280-410: The domestic Japanese market) in January 1987. Japanese designations like "Canter 15" indicated the payload (1.5 t) while European designations like "Canter 35" are related to the gross weight. In November 1989, the Canter underwent a facelift, with a reshaped front grill, and was also able to comply with the new 1989 vehicle emissions regulations . In June 1991 ABS brakes became available, a first for

2340-458: The eighth generation again equipped with outfashioned Mitsubishi engines ( 4V21 ) conforming to EURO IV instead of EURO VI for the FPT engines utilized on the standard eighth generation. Late 2005, the first generation of the "Canter Eco-Hybrid" based on the seventh generation Canter became commercially available in Japan. With a curb weight of 2.83 tons it featured 2 tons of payload, with 3 tons payload

2400-563: The factory achieved a production capacity of 15,000 units per year and shift with approximately 430 employees. More than 110,000 vehicles had been produced there since then. The fourth generation Canter was mostly available with a variety of diesel engines, but a 2555 cc 4G54 petrol inline-four engine producing 103 PS (76 kW) was fitted to the FC ;35 model. The fifth generation Canter appeared in October 1985. Its overall appearance

2460-442: The front. For a more spacious cabin the shifting stick moved from between driver's and center seat to the dashboard, a world-first for cab-over trucks. Until the end of production of the seventh generation the Canter was manufactured and sold in Japan without selective catalytic reduction . In Europe the engines of the predecessor continued to be used at first, succeeded by Mitsubishi engines with common rail injection and finally by

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2520-402: 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,

2580-447: The official European Canter programme only including a 6.5 tons all-wheel drive vehicle. On the eighth generation standard (narrow) cabins have a permanent all-wheel drive without crawling gear while wide cabin trucks feature a rigid front axle and part-time all-wheel drive with raised frame to improve ground clearance resp. approach angles. Guts was the denomination for a JDM variant of the Canter in Japan from 1987 through 2008 having

2640-491: The old Mitsubishi engines and manual 5-speed transmissions (the biggest engine without synchromesh for lowest and reverse gear) were introduced. These General Export Models base on the seventh generation Canter, engines comply to EURO II and were sold in parallel to the eighth generation until 2019. Since early 2018 they were offered in the Philippines with more modern Mitsubishi engines conforming to Euro IV. In 2019 these vehicles were replaced once more by simplified variants of

2700-692: The other smaller trucks it features independent front suspension. End of 2019 production of the Nissan NT400 (F24) had been ceased, in early 2020 a rebadged Isuzu Elf has been presented as the new Nissan NT400 (F25). On October 19, 2020, Fuso launched the ninth generation Canter in Japan which now includes variants conforming to the class of compact vehicles. But the Guts label appears no to be utilized any more. Continuously stricter exhaust gas limits resulted in raising production cost and complexity, e.g. Common rail injection and exhaust gas aftertreatment. Thus, for less developed countries simplified vehicles with

2760-515: The product itself. Furthermore, it can easily be confused with some sales denominations in some markets at a given time, e.g. a FC35 decodes as a 3.5 tons (gross) gasoline Canter and the numerical part of the North American FE130 decodes as its gross weight in hectopounds. In the mid-1980s Fuso (MMC at that time) started selling the Canter in the USA, originally as the FE. In certain years there

2820-574: The pure electric eCanter for the first time starting with the first delivery in New York City towards the end of 2017. Some 500 eCanters were planned for pre-production assembly as forerunners to mass production starting in 2019. With the fourth generation, sales began in the Benelux countries, and in 1980, local production started in Portugal on a regular basis. Sales designations and programme vary depending on time and country, e.g. no standard/narrow cabins in

2880-661: The seventh generation and then to "Fuso Canter" for the eighth generation; the diamond emblem design remained but was changed from red to silver. This generation was introduced to Malaysia in 2010 and was discontinued in 2017. Between April 2006 and March 2009 (when the brand was discontinued), the Canter was marketed as the Sterling 360 in North America. It was offered on five different wheelbases, with GVWRs ranging between 14,050 and 17,995 lb (6,373 and 8,162 kg), equipped with Fuso's 4M50 , 4.9-liter turbodiesel engine producing 175 hp (130 kW). The eighth generation

2940-519: The seventh generation are now utilized worldwide paired to a manual five-speed transmission, the 6-speed Duonic Dual-clutch transmission is an option for many variants and a PTO is available with both gearboxes. On the Eco-Hybrid a 110 kW (150 hp) diesel engine is combined with a 40 kW electric motor-generator and a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery. Since 2019 the General Export Model

3000-656: The use of gross ratings. In December 1983, a "Walk Through Van" with 1.5 tons completed the line-up. All weights mentioned here are payloads. European sales began in the Benelux countries in the late 1970s. About 200 of the narrow cabined fourth generation Canters had been sold there by 1980, when local assembly of a wide-bodied Canter in Belgium by importer Moorkens N V was begun on a trial basis. The Canter ended up being built in Tramagal , Portugal instead since 1980. Later in October 2004,

3060-401: 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

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3120-518: Was also a medium-duty (Class 5) FH series available which essentially was a Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter Mignon which because of its cabin was grouped as a Canter for Export. In the 2000s the Canter was also sold by Sterling Trucks with "Sterling 360" badging. The Canter nameplate was not used in North America until 2012. In the United States the eighth generation was offered as FE/FG series (class 3 to 5). Since March 2018, specifically for North America

3180-520: Was denominated as Canter 35 because of its 3.5 tons gross weight. In Indonesia model names are based on the chassis codes (F codes, e.g. FE71, FE83) opposed to North America where the numerical part of the model name represents the gross weight in hecto pounds (hlb.), e.g. FE130 is a 13,000 lb. truck. Starting with the seventh generation Fuso introduced a naming system similar to that used by parent company Daimler in Europe, in Australia and New Zealand

3240-514: Was established the MMC distribution network in Europe was closed and taken over by Daimler . When the alliance failed Daimler already owned the majority in MFTBC and sales rights remained at Daimler. At its beginning the Canter was a narrow vehicle with 2 tons of payload. About since the introduction of the fourth generation the line-up of the Canter was increasingly expanded und today the Canter label covers

3300-627: Was first introduced in Japan in November 2010, sales started in Europe in 2012. At least in Europe this Canter also succeeds the Mercedes-Benz Vario since its discontinuation in 2013. In Malaysia, this generation was introduced in 2017 and is still in production. The line-up includes chassis weighing from 3.5 to 8.55 tons gross with cabins 1.7 (S) or 2.0 (W) metres wide. Canters with 5 tons (gross) or less have front axles with independent suspension; selected variants are available with crew cabin (D = Double cabin). Generally, offerings depend widely on

3360-465: Was hived off from MMC and when the alliance failed, the company remained with Daimler (at that time DCX ). As new scandals, such as concealment of issues on car safety, came up again and again, Mitsubishi Fuso announced an internal audit and clean-up in 2004, including 43 recalls and 4 "improvement campaigns". The Canter's naming and badging was gradually changed during this period; the name changed from "Mitsubishi Canter" to "Mitsubishi Fuso Canter" on

3420-454: Was launched in New York City in September 2017 and is scheduled for delivery in Japan, Europe and North America. In 2014 the co-operation between Fuso and Nissan has been extended, on some markets the Nissan NV350 is marketed by Fusō as CanterVan since then. Several bus conversions exist based on Canter chassis including the factory made Fuso Rosa . In many countries locally made buses are

3480-441: Was more square and smoother than the previous model, while larger, single, rectangular headlights replaced the earlier twin round units. Some export markets, such as the United States, kept using twin round headlights to meet local requirements. In the domestic Japanese market, the front "MMC" emblem was changed to the corporate three diamond logo, with an MMC emblem remaining on the passenger door. Because of its cabin originating from

3540-584: Was supplemented by variants with 2- and 3-ton wide cabins. In February 1980, a power steering for the wide vehicles was added as an option, at the end of the same year a narrow 1.5 ton and a wide 3.5 ton followed. New diesel engines 4D30 (indirect injection, naturally aspirated, 90 PS [66 kW]) and 4D31 (direct injection naturally asparated or turbo charged, 115 PS [85 kW]) were added in November 1982. According to some sources ratings of these engines were slightly higher at 100 PS (74 kW) and 130 PS (96 kW), perhaps due to

3600-575: Was the T90, available on a short or a long wheelbase. There was also a dual rear wheel version of the long wheelbase model with the T92 chassis code. In July 1970 a 2.7 L 59 kW (79 hp) 4DR5 diesel option was added. The T200 series was structured into the diesel engined T200/T210 ( 4DR5 , 80 PS [59 kW]) and the T205/215 with the 2,315 cc 100 PS (74 kW) KE47 gasoline engine, moreover

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