Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa

TheMitsubishi Fuso Rosa(Japanese:Tam lăng ふそう・ローザ) is aJapaneseminibusbased on theMitsubishi Fuso Cantermanufactured byMitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation.The Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa was launched in 1960 and is now in its fifth generation, known as the BE7. In Japan, Asia-Pacific, Mid-East, Africa, Jamaica and South America, its principal competitors are theIsuzu Journey,Nissan Civilian,Mazda ParkwayandToyota Coaster.

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa
Fuso Rosa as a Hong Kong minibus
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors(1970–2003) MFTBC(since 2003)
Production	1960–present
Body and chassis
Class	Minibus
Body style	Minibus
Related	Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

History

The Mitsubishi Rosa was launched in 1960 by theMitsubishi Heavy Industries(formerly China-Japan Heavy Industries) and was called Mitsubishi Rosa. In 1964, three companies merged with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to become a new Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and the Mitsubishi Rosa became a Mitsubishi Fuso product to replace the Fuso MB720 minibus in 1966.

First generation (1960–1973)

1959 Fuso Rosa (First generation)

Mitsubishi officially launched the Rosa minibus in 1960. At that time, the factory was coded as B10 and developed from the chassis of the original Mitsubishi Jupiter T10 truck.Its body style is similar to theMercedes-Benz O 319minibus, with a length of approximately 5.4 meters.

In the following year (1961), Mitsubishi evolved to B20 on the basis of B10, which is an extended version of B10, which ranges from 6.25 to 7 meters in length.

Second generation (1973–1986)

In 1973 Mitsubishi released the second generation, which is similar as the first generation, the main difference is the design of the front has been largely revised, and a large number of components can be shared with the Mitsubishi trucks. In the beginning, there was BC2 (short-range gasoline version), BE2 (short-range diesel version) and BH2 (long-range diesel version). In 1981, the BK2 series was introduced (long-range version with a width of 2.3 meters).

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  Second generation 1974 Fuso Rosa
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  Second generation 1974 Fuso Rosa rear
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  Second generation B21 variant

Third generation (1986–1997)

The third generation version of the body launched in 1986 was very different from the original and second generation. The most prominent change was the newly designed body, which introduced a large number of ergonomic designs. Like the previous two generations, the third generation minibus Rosa has short (6.2 meters long) and long (6.95 meters long) versions, but both only have engines of four cylinders. As for the headlights have a round or square lamp version, some of which are equipped with command lights on the side of the vehicle. In 1990, Mitsubishi Rosa received a facelift, the distance between the two headlights was extended and the command light on the vehicle side was installed. They also offered automatic transmission, independent shock absorber and reclining seats options. It was at this time that Rosa added a four-wheel drive version for the first time.

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  Third generation Left Hand drive in Jordan
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  Third generation factory built 4WD
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  Third generation factory built 4WD
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  Third generation 1986 Fuso Rosa rear

Fourth generation (1997–present)

Fourth Generation
2000 Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa with panoramic door
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
Also called	Bahman Pegasus (Iran)
Production	1997–present
Assembly	Japan:Toyama(Mitsubishi Fuso Bus Manufacturing Company) Egypt:Cairo(Ghabbour Group) Iran:Tehran(Bahman Group) Philippines:Cainta,Rizal(Until 2014) Philippines:Santa Rosa,Laguna(Since 2015) (MMPC) Vietnam:Ho Chi Minh City(Mercedes Benz Vietnam)
Body and chassis
Class	Minibus
Body style	Single-deckerminibus
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive/four-wheel drive
Floor type	Step entrance
Chassis	SWB/LWB/SLWB
Powertrain
Engine	Diesel: 4.9 L4M50turbo intercooler I4 5.2 L4M51I4 3.6 L4D36I4 4.2 L4D33-7AI4 3.0 L4P10turbo I4
Capacity	16–33
Transmission	6 speedmanual 5 speed manual 6 speedautomaticAisinM036A6 6 speed Fuso Duonic 2.0 Dual Clutch Transmission
Dimensions
Length	6,245–7,730 mm (245.9–304.3 in)
Width	2,010 mm (79.1 in)
Height	2,735 mm (107.7 in)
Curb weight	3,805–4,045 kg (8,389–8,918 lb)

The fourth generation (BE6 series) is an improved version of the third generation. The design of the body of the car was greatly modified, and the distance between the front axle and the door was considerably reduced. In addition, the taillights are round, different from the second and third generation. There are both Automatic and Manual models available.In 1998, a super long body was added to the line-up, bringing the maximum capacity of all the vehicle to 34 people. In 2002, natural gas engine were offered to the Mitsubishi Rosa.TransmacinMacauwas supplied with a dual-door version.

Body types

• Short body (6.25 meters in length, 16- or 25-seater)
• Long body (7 meters in length, 16-, 23-, 25- or 28-seater)
• Super long body (7.73 meters in length, 23-, 24-, 29- or 33-seater)
• Kindergarten buses have a seating capacity of up to 39/41 (3x2 seat configuration), rear doors, auto door, automatic transmission.

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  Fourth generation 2011 Fuso Rosa
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  Fourth generation with dual side doors on Macau
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  Fourth generation with new front, first introduced in Japan in 2018, it was also adopted by the new BE7 series Rosa in 2019

See also

• Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation

External links

• Product description in Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa Worldwide website
• Product description in Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa New Zealand website
• Fuso Rosa (Australia)
• Fusa Rosa Inspection Checklist download