Isuzu Erga Mio

Isuzu Erga Mio
Isuzu Erga Mio
Overview
Manufacturer	J-Bus
Also called	Hino Rainbow II
Production	1999-present
Body and chassis
Class	Midibus
Body style	Single-decker bus
Doors	2
Floor type	Step entrance (2 steps or 1 step) ; Low entry
Powertrain
Engine	4HK1, 6HA1, 6HK1, 6HF1, 6HH1
Transmission	Isuzu 5MT (1999-2004)/6MT (2004-2016), Isuzu 6AMT (2016-), OD 5AT (1999-2011) Allison 6AT (2011-)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3.4meter, 3.75meter, 4.4meter
Length	7.0m to 9.0m
Width	2.3m
Height	3.0m
Chronology
Predecessor	Isuzu Journey-K

The Isuzu Erga Mio (kana:いすゞ・エルガミオ) is a medium-duty single-decker bus produced by Isuzu through the J-Bus joint venture. It is the second medium duty bus under the Mio name, after the Gala Mio intercity coach. It is built by J-Bus from Japan either as an integral bus or a bus chassis.^[2]

Models

On June 23, 1999, the Journey K (LR) underwent a full model change to comply with Japan's long-term regulations (the 1998 exhaust emission regulations) and was released.

The ERGA mio is a medium-sized route bus manufactured by J-Bus and sold by Isuzu Motors. Although development is being carried out by Isuzu Motors, due to the integration of the bus manufacturing businesses of Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors, it is now an integrated model with Hino Rainbow.

The origin of the name Erga Mio is as follows. Elga means "towards" in Latin, and was named with the image of a route bus that has begun to run towards a new era. indicates that it is slightly smaller than other products.