MITSUBISHI FUSO FS FAQs

• Are Mitsubishi Fuso reliable?

  The truck industry already boasts a number of high-quality names, but few can say they possess the reliability of the Mitsubishi Fuso range, which are known for being as tough as nails. With the manufacturing backing of Mitsubishi, the Fuso truck and bus range have a pedigree of faultless build quality, and that makes for a dependable companion on the road. Detailed research suggests maintenance costs for Mitsubishi Fuso trucks are cheaper than other rivals in the segment, including fellow heavyweight trucking icon Isuzu.

• What does Fuso stand for?

  First used back in 1932 when Mitsubishi Heavy Industries rolled out its first bus, the Fuso name has been around for over 90 years now. At the time, Mitsubishi delivered what was known as the B46 bus to the Japanese Ministry of Railways, and the company's employees were prompted to give the B46 a nickname. It was at that time the Fuso brand was effectively born. The origins of the word Fuso stem from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Fusang, which is an old name for Japan.

• Is Fuso owned by Mitsubishi?

  It may be surprising news to some, but the major owner of the Fuso brand is none other than Germany-based Daimler Truck, which holds an 89.29% stake in the business. The remaining portion of the business is owned by various Mitsubishi Group companies. Nonetheless, the Japanese-based Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, and it draws on the expertise and know-how of its parent companies to deliver vehicles that are among the best in class.