(From left to right: Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) President & CEO, Mr. Yoshihisa Hosaka, Laus Group of Companies (LGC) Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Alfie M. Adriano, Carworld Fuso Pampanga, Inc. (FPI) Branch Manager, Mr. Joeffrey O. Lacaba, Bagac Modernized Transport Services, Inc. (BMTSI) President, Mr. Alberto Tuvera, Centro Manufacturing Corporation President, Mr. Raphael T. Juan)
Carworld Fuso Pampanga, Inc. (FPI) and Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) turns-over a fleet of Fuso Canter Commute Class 2 Modern PUV to the Bataan based Bagac Modernized Transport Services, Inc. (BMTSI). Mr. Alberto Tuvera, President of BMTSI in behalf of the cooperative conveyed his utmost confidence in their new vehicles due to the brand’s reliability and safety.
The ceremonial turn-over was held at the Carworld Fuso Pampanga, Inc. Dealership located at Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Macabacle, Bacolor, Pampanga. Present in the event was Bagac Modernized Transport Services, Inc. (BMTSI) Members, Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) officials, Laus Group of Companies (LGC) officials, Carworld Fuso Pampanga, Inc. (FPI) officials, Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) officials, and Centro Manufacturing Corporation (CMC) officials.
- The Fuso Canter Commute is powered by a clean and fuel efficient yet powerful Euro 4-compliant 3.0L, in-line 4 cylinders, direct injection and turbocharged diesel engine (4M42-3AT2) capable of maximum 125 Ps and 294 N-m of power and torque, and with a 5-speed manual transmission.
- The Fuso Canter’s 4-way steering wheel adjustment capability – tilt up, tilt down, push down, and pull up (tilt and telescopic adjustments) allows the driver to achieve the perfect driving position.
- It is the only one in its class to offer an in-dash gear shifter for more effortless gear shifting.
- Dual air-conditioning system is standard for the comfort of all passengers. The rear air-conditioning has overhead A/C vents running the whole length of the passenger cabin.
- Adding to the comfort of all passengers are the front and rear double acting hydraulic and telescopic shock absorbers for a smooth ride.
- The Fuso Canter Commute fits 30 people – 2 in front plus the driver and 17 in side-facing seats (similar to traditional jeepney seats) at the back while still accommodating 10 more standing passengers.
- This PUV model from Fuso is based on the Canter model, they are cab-tilting for an easier access to the engine bay resulting to easier maintenance. Furthermore, the Fuso Canter models now have a 10,000 km Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) interval for less downtime and more savings.
- The Fuso Canter Commute is compliant with the Philippine National Standards (PNS) 2126:2017.
