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80-646: In Japan, its traditional competitors are 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

160-570: A turbocharger was added to the Elf 250, as was a four-wheel drive version with dual mode manual transmission. This model was also manufactured in China, by BLAC (Beijing Light Automobile Corporation) from 1984 until 2002. Later it was also built by YCACO , a subsidiary of Guangzhou. After a company reorganization it has been built by them as the Guangzhou Hino 300J (YC5040XXY) since 2008, with

240-412: A 250 Low-Flat model was added, followed in 1978 by a facelift and an altered front grille. In 1979 a bigger 3.3-liter version of the 2-tonne (4,400 lb) Elf 250 was introduced, called the "Elf 250 Super". There was also an "Elf 150 Super" version, which has the larger, 2.4-liter C240 diesel engine which was usually installed in the Elf 250. In 1978, Isuzu also sold their millionth Elf. In January 1980,

320-692: A Nissan Diesel Condor 20/30/35 beginning at this time, followed by the Nissan Atlas Max from 1996 until 2000. The Atlas Max was based on the new, lighter-duty Elf 100 (June 1995) which was available with a 2.0-liter petrol, or a 2.5 or 2.7-liter diesel engine. The bonneted version ( walk through van ) of Isuzu ELF also exists as Izusu ELF UT  [ ja ] . It was sold only in Japan. It only came with 3.1-liter 4JG2 and 4.3-liter 4HF1 engines, and available only in rear-wheel drive. Production of Isuzu ELF UT began in 1996 and ended in 2001. The ELF UT

400-478: A facelift, now having twin headlights. Isuzu ended up offering a very wide variety of bodyworks for the first generation Elf. These include the original integrated bed, as well as a separate truckbed with dropsides. There was a double-cab version available, as well as special bodywork for dedicated purposes such as a soda truck, a dumper, and a tanker. There was also a "Route Van" model with a glazed rear compartment and seating either three or six passengers, as well as

480-578: 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

560-560: 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

640-458: A grille of only two larger segments appeared, at which time the engine lineup was also altered. This was followed by a second facelift in June 1990, after which the grille became a single. lower opening and the headlights were changed to more aerodynamic, single-piece units. This generation was the last to be-rebadged as a Bedford in Australian and European markets, some months after

720-673: A high-roof van, while most conversions in Kenya, and newer ones in the Philippines often resemble a minibus, with a folding door on the side for passengers, and standing room. The cab-over 2-tonne (4,400 lb) Elf (TL221) was originally introduced in August 1959. It was originally only available with the 1.5 L (1,491 cc) GL150 petrol engine rated at 60 PS (44 kW). It had single headlights and rear-hinged doors. A longer wheelbase version, on 2,460 mm (97 in) versus

800-491: 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

880-418: A new VE Rotary injection pump which increase power to 90 PS. In May 1995 it received a minor change, including upgraded, cleaner diesel engines. The H-series 4.0-liter 4HE1 and 4.3-liter 4HF1. The 16 ft chassis with an H-series engine was standard while the 14 ft version was optional and is still in production. An OEM deal with Nissan led to the Elf also being badged as a Nissan Atlas H41/ H42 and

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960-562: 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

1040-642: A redesigned front and various other improvements. In the US, it was sold as the Chevrolet Tiltmaster and as the GMC Forward, which replaced their L series which had been introduced in 1960. These trucks arrived for the 1984 model year and had a 165 hp (123 kW) turbo-diesel straight-six engine . It was also the first model to use the long-running Isuzu N-series label. In 1986 a heavier duty 220 hp (164 kW) 8.4-litre diesel version of

1120-470: 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

1200-464: 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

1280-550: 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

1360-758: A version of this truck). In 1986, Isuzu and General Motors also combined their systems for importing and distributing these trucks rather than importing them separately. In 2009 both the Chevrolet Kodiak and the Isuzu H-Series trucks were discontinued, with the W-Series taking their place. The fifth generation Isuzu Elf appeared in July 1993, with more sculpted headlights. The 2.8 4JB1 and 4JB1T are standard on both Elf 150 10 ft/14 ft and Elf 250 along with 3.6 4BE1. The non-turbo 4JB1 featured

1440-480: Is Elf in its home market of Japan and some others including Mexico and Indonesia. In most markets however, it is known as the N-Series. The second letter denotes weight rating, H , L , K = regular cab. M = high cab. P , Q , R = wide cab. The third letter denotes drivetrain layout; R = rear-wheel drive. S = four-wheel drive. The Elf is sold as an Elf in some markets aside from

1520-403: Is a medium duty truck produced by Isuzu since 1959. Outside Japan it is known as N series and Q Series . The range was originally mainly available in Japan and other Asian countries. Australia was another important market for the Elf and N series – to the extent that it was manufactured there from the 1970s using many local components. Since the early 1980s, it has also been sold and built in

1600-560: 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

1680-421: 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

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1760-534: Is manufactured by Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia ( Isuzu HICOM Malaysia ) under the name of HICOM Perkasa, but carrying the Isuzu N-Series Commando badge. It was introduced in 1996 and discontinued in 2011, 15 years after its inception. The sixth generation Elf/N series was introduced in December 2006 (High Cab and Wide Cab) and February 2007 (Regular Cab). By the time the full range

1840-503: The DaimlerChrysler–Mitsubishi alliance 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

1920-590: The "Elf Bus" which was available in two models from 1960. The Elf Light Bus has integrated bodywork with the long wheelbase and seats 21 passengers (chassis codes BL171/271 for the diesel/petrol) while the Elf Micro Bus fits into the very narrow slot between the Route Van and the Light Bus. The Micro Bus originally had the Route Van's bodywork but was more passenger-oriented (seating 12 or 15). It carried

2000-460: 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

2080-483: The "Light Elf" was upgraded to 1.5-tonne (3,300 lb) and now offered a more powerful 1.6-liter engine ( G161AB ) rated at 75 PS (55 kW). In October 1970, this part of the range became the Elf 150 while the regular Elf (2-2.5 tonnes) became the Elf 250; the 250 was updated to a 2.4-litre diesel engine. This was combined with the introduction of the heavier duty, 3.5-tonne (7,700 lb) Elf 350 . This re-shake of

2160-399: 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

2240-525: The 2,180 mm (86 in) of the regular version, was also available. This carries the TL251 chassis code. In March 1960, a 2.0-liter diesel engine rated at 52 PS (38 kW) was introduced (TL121/151), a first for the class in Japan - this was soon followed by diesel models from Isuzu's competitors. In 1962 the engines were updated, and were now rated at 72 and 55 PS (53 and 40 kW) respectively. The chassis codes were changed to TL321/351 for

2320-428: The 3.6-liter 4BE1 direct injection engine for the Elf 250 and Elf 350 NPR. which replaced the long running 4BA1 as the standard Elf 150 10 ft. And Elf 150 14 ft. 6 wheel. In September 1987, a 16 ft. heavier version Elf 350 wide was added to the range. The Elf 250 was originally only available with the 110 PS (81 kW) 4BE1 engine . Later, the long stroke 4BD1 direct injection engine with or without

2400-531: 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

2480-667: 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"

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2560-557: 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

2640-521: 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

2720-461: 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

2800-404: 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

2880-539: The Colombian and neighboring markets. It carries "Tecnología Isuzu" (with Isuzu Technology) lettering. In Indonesia , Philippines and several other countries, the Elf is not only used as a truck, but also converted into microbuses by local body makers. The lighter four-wheeled models are commonly used as an intercity Angkot or Jeepney (share taxis), as a school bus, or as an employee bus. Indonesian conversions typically use car-style hinged doors and usually resemble

2960-525: The Elf 150 (KAD51ZB). The fourth generation Elf range appeared in July 1984. This generation of the Elf was exported widely across the world and manufactured in several different countries, including the United States. The fourth Elf/N series originally had twin rectangular headlamps and a grille with five separate segments (seven for the Wide Cab models). In February 1987, a facelifted version with

3040-407: The Elf was updated to meet Japan's 1979 emissions standards, which was also when the design was changed to accommodate a tilting cab. The Elf 250 Wide and 350 Wide were added, with KT and KS chassis codes respectively, meaning that the second generation Elf 350 could finally be retired. The Elf Wide has a cabin width of 1,910 mm (75 in), rather than the 1,690 mm (67 in) cabin used in

3120-514: The Forward (W7) was added to the US market. The Forward and the Tiltmaster were offered as Class 3 or Class 5 trucks, with 13,250 or 16,000 lb (6,010 or 7,260 kg) GVWR respectively. The smaller Tiltmaster/Forward W4 has a 126 hp (94 kW) diesel inline-four engine while the heavier W6 received a 154 hp (115 kW) six-cylinder diesel. These models were also sold as

3200-659: The Isuzu N series as the Chevrolet and GMC W-Series until 2009. In 2016, it reintroduced the model as the Low Cab Forward (LCF) series, named simply the Chevrolet 3500, 4500, or 5500, and available with the same gasoline or diesel engines. The sixth generation was introduced in Malaysia in 2014. The seventh generation Elf/N series was presented on March 7, 2023 in Japan, now with an EV version available. The branding

3280-593: The Isuzu NPR and Chevrolet/GMC W series, each available with either the 4BD2T 3.9-liter turbo-diesel engine until 1998, the 4HE1 4.8-liter turbo-diesel engine from 1998 to 2004, the 4HK1 5.2-liter turbo-diesel engine from 2005. It then became available with GM's 5.7-liter L31 Vortec or GM's 6.0-liter LQ4 Vortec engine with 4L80-E automatic transmission. The 5.7-liter engine was rated at 275 to 325 hp (205 to 242 kW) at 4,600 rpm and 330 to 350 lb⋅ft (447 to 475 N⋅m) of torque at 2,800 rpm. The 6.0-liter engine

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3360-712: The Isuzu NPR/NRR respectively, with Isuzu adding the "Flatlow" model with low-profile 15-inch rear tires for a lower frame height. While US sales of the Chevrolet-badged Spectrum passenger cars always exceeded those of Isuzu's own corresponding model, the Chevrolet/GMC-badged trucks sold slower than their Isuzu counterparts. In 1986, for instance, 507 W4 Tiltmasters and 1,292 W4 Forwards were sold, as against 4,954 equivalent NPRs (2,267 GM-badged W7s were also sold; Isuzu did not market

3440-537: The Near East and Taiwan. In total 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

3520-474: The TL and KA series Elfs. In 1981, the Elf range underwent another facelift, with an updated dashboard as well. For the third generation Elf the diesel engines had been modernized for more ease of operation, while the world's then smallest direct injection diesel engine - the 3.3-liter 4BC2 - was also introduced. It arrived in 1982 and replaced the less powerful 4BC1 which had been introduced in 1979. In March 1983,

3600-539: The TL121/151/21/251B chassis codes, and from 1961 it received its own rear bodywork with bigger glazing. The Elf Bus later became its own line, called the Isuzu Journey . In August 1967, the all-new "Isuzu Light Elf" was added to the existing lineup; this lighter duty version was rated for a 1.25-tonne payload (2,800 lb). It had single round headlights and a KA-series chassis code; it came with

3680-587: 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 - ): Isuzu Elf The Isuzu Elf ( Japanese: いすゞ・エルフ , Isuzu Erufu )

3760-678: The United States (under the Chevrolet and GMC brands as a W-Series), and also as the Isuzu N-Series. Only North America receives the wide-cab version. For the common Andinian market (including Chile and Peru), the truck has been assembled in the GM-Colmotores assembling plant in Bogotá, Colombia since 1991, with annual quantities already of 20,000 up to 60,000 units. Local assembly has been increasing because of increasing demand in

3840-747: 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

3920-587: 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

4000-415: 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

4080-404: The diesel engines were again modified, reflecting new Japanese emissions standards for commercial vehicles. While the third generation Elf was mostly replaced in 1984, the "Route Van" (three- or six-seater van version) continued in production until the early 1990s. With the same bodywork there was also a more habitable bus version available; this was marketed as the Isuzu Journey S and was based on

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4160-414: The diesel version, reflecting the installation of the all new DL201 engine. A little later on, the chassis codes were reorganized and were now TLG10/11 for the petrol models and TLD10/11 for the diesels. In 1964, the long wheelbase model became the standard version. In 1964, the diesel version was also upgraded to the larger 2.2-litre C220 engine rated at 62 PS (46 kW). In 1965, the Elf received

4240-530: The discontinuation of the similar Bedford TK and TL trucks, with the Isuzu badge used from 1992, although UK variants were still assembled at the IBC ( I suzu B edford C ompany) Vehicles plant. In Japan, this generation was only offered with direct injection diesel engines, introducing the new 2.8-liter 87 PS (64 kW) 4JB1 family industrial version with dual mode transmission depending in application and

4320-410: 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

4400-461: 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

4480-572: 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

4560-441: 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

4640-530: The lineup was then followed by the very modern Elf Mi-Pack in April 1972. The Mi-Pack was a front-wheel drive model with a flat and low loading floor, only 450 mm (18 in) off the ground. Because of its high price combined with customer reluctance to a front-wheel drive truck it was retired after only a few years on the market. Instead a low-floor model of the Elf 150 was added to the lineup in 1974, featuring small twinned rear tires. The heavier duty Elf 350

4720-445: 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

4800-489: 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

4880-698: 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

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4960-527: 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

5040-584: 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

5120-440: The same 1,471 cc (1.5 L) G150 engine as fitted to period Isuzu Belletts , rated at 68 PS (50 kW). This was the first of the second generation Elfs to be introduced, heavier duty models soon followed and replaced the first generation variants. In April 1968, the second generation Elf appeared (TL21/TLD21 series). A walk-through van ("Elf Hi-Roof") was also introduced, another first for Japan. In September 1969,

5200-665: 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

5280-534: 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

5360-669: 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,

5440-461: 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

5520-526: Was also rebadged as Nissan Atlas Max. The successor of Isuzu ELF UT was the Isuzu Begin  [ ja ] , which was based on the Isuzu Rodeo frame. Isuzu Begins were produced from 2001 to 2004. In the United States, the Elf maintained the four rectangular halogen headlights from the 4th generation through 2005. 2006 and early year 2007 models had trapezoidal headlights. The Elf was marketed as

5600-599: Was available, the fifth generation Elf was retired. This was also assembled in Colombia (alongside the heavier F series), where it was sold as the Chevrolet NKR, NPR, or NQR. The sixth generation model was also rebadged as the Nissan Atlas H43 in Japan. The headlight-turnsignal cluster is now configured in the shape of the Isuzu " twin bar" logo , which was used from 1974 to 1991. In North America, GM sold

5680-468: 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

5760-636: 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

5840-464: 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

5920-673: Was increasingly expanded und today the Canter label covers 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

6000-459: 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

6080-441: 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

6160-475: Was not immediately replaced but continued in production until the 1980 model year, when in February a 350 model of the third generation Elf was introduced ("350 Wide"). The third generation Elf arrived in June 1975. Initial models were the Elf 150 and 250. It was nicknamed " Tora-san " after Kiyoshi Atsumi 's (a famous Japanese actor) most beloved film character which supposedly looked similar. In January 1977,

6240-461: Was rated at 300 to 325 hp (224 to 242 kW) at 4,400 rpm and 358 to 370 lb⋅ft (485 to 502 N⋅m) of torque at 2,800 rpm. In May 2004, subsequent to a few minor changes, the Elf underwent a major facelift with new and larger trapezoidal headlamps. Another OEM deal was forged at this time and the Elf was now also marketed as the Mazda Titan in parallel. In Malaysia , this truck

6320-584: 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

6400-585: 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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