Hyundai Aero

Hyundai Aero
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai Motor Company
Mitsubishi Motors
Also calledMitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus
Production1985-2006
Aero Space : 1995-2010
DesignerMitsubishi Fuso
Body and chassis
ClassComplete bus
Body styleSingle-decker coach
PlatformMitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus
Doors1 or 2
Powertrain
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase6,050mm (LD, LS)
6,150mm (Hi-Class, Queen)
6,500mm (Hi-Space)
Length11,600mm (LD, LS)
12,000mm (Hi-Space, Hi-Class, Queen)
Width2,490mm
Height3,235mm (LD, LS, Hi-Space)
3,415mm (Hi-Class, Queen)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai RB635
SuccessorHyundai Universe

The Hyundai Aero (hangul:현대 에어로) was a full-sized single-decker coach built by the Hyundai Motor Company. It was primarily used as an intercity bus.

It is distinguishable by a front 'Aero' badge by Aero Space, Aero Express, and Aero Queen, but the common Hyundai badge is usually used on the rear.

In Japan, Asia-Pacific, Mid-East, Africa, South America, its principal Korean competitors are Kia Granbird, Daewoo BH, SsangYong Transstar.

Models

Hyundai Aero Express Hi-Class rear
Kumho Express Hyundai Aero Queen
Daewon Express Hyundai Aero Hi-Class

The Aero was designed by Hyundai Motor Company and Mitsubishi Fuso. It was a rebadged Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus. The three variants are:

  • Aero Space: both available for diesel and CNG.
    • Aero Space LD: A short wheelbase, standard deck bus.
    • Aero Space LS: A short wheelbase, standard deck bus with air suspension.
    • Aero Hi-Space: A long wheelbase, standard deck bus with air suspension.
  • Aero Express: A long wheelbase bus with air suspension.
    • Aero Express LDX: standard deck bus with air suspension.
    • Aero Express HSX: high deck bus with air suspension.
    • Aero Express Hi-Class: high deck bus with air suspension.
  • Aero Queen: A luxurious long wheelbase, high deck bus with air suspension.
    • Aero Queen
    • Aero Queen Hi-Class

Engines

Model Emissions Aspiration Displacement Power Torque Top speed
D6AV Euro 2 Natural 11,149 cc 235 PS (173 kW) 765 N⋅m (78 kg⋅m; 564 lb⋅ft) 116 km/h (72 mph)
D6AB Turbo 300 PS (221 kW) 1,079 N⋅m (110 kg⋅m; 796 lb⋅ft) 126 km/h (78 mph)
D6AC 340 PS (250 kW) 1,373 N⋅m (140 kg⋅m; 1,013 lb⋅ft) 122 km/h (76 mph)
D6CA Euro 3 12,937 cc 300 PS (221 kW) 1,451 N⋅m (148 kg⋅m; 1,070 lb⋅ft) 135 km/h (84 mph)
D6CB 12,344 cc 410 PS (302 kW) 1,697 N⋅m (173 kg⋅m; 1,251 lb⋅ft) 142 km/h (88 mph)
D8AB Euro 2 17,787 cc 370 PS (272 kW)
D8AV 16,031 cc 290 PS (213 kW)
D8AY 320 PS (235 kW)

See also