Isuzu Erga

Isuzu Erga
Isuzu Erga of Kintetsu Bus
Overview
ManufacturerJ-Bus
Also calledHino Blue Ribbon II
Production2000–present
Body and chassis
ClassComplete bus
Bus chassis
Body styleSingle-decker bus
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeStep entrance
Low floor
RelatedHino Blue Ribbon II
Powertrain
Engine8PE1, 8PF1(V-8),
6HK1, 6HF1, 6HH1, 6HA1 (straight 6),
4HK1, A05C (straight 4)
Transmission5-speed manual, ZF/Allison 5-speed automatic
6-speed Semi-automatic, Alison 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase4.8m, 5.3m, 5.8m, 6.0m
Length10.5m, 11.3m
Width2.5m
Height3.2m
Chronology
PredecessorIsuzu Cubic

The Isuzu Erga (kana:いすゞ・エルガ) is a heavy-duty single-decker bus produced by Isuzu through the J-Bus joint venture. It is primarily available as a public bus in either a complete bus or a bus chassis. It is built by J-Bus from Japan either as a step-entrance bus (One-step and Two-step) or a low-floor bus (Non-step (Type A and Type B)).

First generation (2000-2015)

The styling is completely different from the Cubic. The Isuzu Erga has a deep double-curvature windscreen and a rounded roof dome (more rounded as compared to the Cubic) with a separately mounted destination display. Its Hino-rebadged version is the Hino Blue Ribbon II.

Non-step (Type A), One-step and Two-step
Non-step (Type B)

Second generation (2015–present)

Non-step

Isuzu Erga Duo

ERGA DUO, the first mass-produced articulated bus made in Japan, debuted on May 27, 2019, along with the Blue Ribbon Hybrid articulated bus. The hybrid mechanism is the same as the HL series Erga hybrid.

The model is called LX525Z1. It is the first bus in the world with EDSS (Emergency Driving Stop System). The bus uses A09C 6-cylinder engine, which creates 360 horsepower at 1800rpm, and Hino Motors 7AMT transmission as the GVW exceeds 20 tons.

Like the Hino blue ribbon hybrid articulated bus, the brakes are the only all-wheel disc brakes in Japanese large buses.

On August 2, 2022, along with the Erga Hybrid, shipments were suspended under the guidance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism due to the Hino Motors engine fraud problem.

Isuzu Erga EV

The Isuzu Erga EV debuted on 28 May 2024, is the first-time Electric bus in Japan.

Isuzu Erga FCV

The Isuzu Erga FCV debuted on 5 October 2026, along with second-generation of Toyota Sora, is the first-time Fuel cell bus in Japan.

Isuzu Erga-J

The Isuzu Erga-J is a rebadged Hino Rainbow HR. It has a rounded roof dome similar to the Erga with a deep double-curvature windscreen and a separately mounted destination display.

Model lineup

See also

References

  1. ↑ J-Bus website Archived 2014-08-19 at the Wayback Machine, viewed 2014-08-19
  2. ↑ J-Bus website Archived 2014-08-19 at the Wayback Machine, viewed 2014-08-19
  3. ↑ 年鑑バスラマ2012→2013 [BUSRAMA Annual 2012-2013] (in Japanese). PORTE Publishing Co. 2012. p. 53. ISBN 9784899805120.
  4. ↑ "いすゞ、国内初のBEVフルフラット路線バス「エルガEV」を発売 ～公共交通におけるカーボンニュートラルの実現を目指して～". Isuzu Motors (in Japanese). 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  5. ↑ "いすゞ初の燃料電池路線バス「エルガFCV」発売". Livedoor News (in Japanese). 2026-10-05. Retrieved 2026-10-10.