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Hyundai Aero
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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.
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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.
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First Generation
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The first-generation model, characterized by its angular design, was based on the first generation Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus and was produced from February 1985 to 1995.
In a minor change in 1988, the high-deck class received a wide suspension, and the wheelhouses were changed from semi-circular to trapezoidal. In 1989, another minor change modified the rear window from two panes to a single pane, and except for the Aero 600, all models adopted flush-mounted tail lights.
In 1991, except for the Aero 600, the models underwent a facelift: the headlights were changed from a four-lamp round type to a two-lamp polygonal type, and plastic bumpers were introduced. In 1993, the high-deck class received a 17,737cc V8 engine, and the plastic garnish at the edge of the side windows was simplified.
The successor was the second-generation Aero, jointly developed with the successor to the base model, the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero second-generation model.
Variants
Aero 600: Standard deck with leaf spring suspension. Equipped with D6AU and D6AV naturally aspirated engines.
Aero E: Express bus with standard deck and air suspension. Equipped with a D6AU naturally aspirated engine, with an optional D6AZ turbo engine.
Aero L/D Express: Standard deck with air suspension. Equipped with a D6AZ turbo engine or D8AY V8 engine.
Aero H/D Express: High deck. Initially equipped with the D8AY V8 engine, and from 1993, upgraded to the larger displacement D8AA V8 engine.
Aero Queen: High deck, premium express type. Initially equipped with the D8AY V8 engine, later upgraded to the D8AA V8 engine in 1993, and a small number were fitted with the D8AW V8 turbo engine.
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Second Generation
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This version was jointly developed with the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero second-generation model. Production began in late 1995.
From 1997, the Q310 (D6AB) engine became an optional feature for the Aero Space class. Starting in 1999, the Aero Express class was equipped with the Q340 (D6AC) engine, and from October 2000, the Powertec engine was added.
In 2000, the model received a facelift: the dual-headlight type was enhanced with chrome-plated decorations, and both the dual and quad-headlight types were redesigned with a more aggressive and futuristic-looking front mask.
In the second half of 2002, a minor change was implemented, leading to the release of the 2003 model. All vehicles switched their rear grille design from vertical to horizontal. For passenger windows, the lower-opening 2/3 type was removed, and in full-glass specifications, the rearmost lower-opening window was changed from the 2/3 type to the 1/3 type. For models with quad headlights (standard on Aero Space LD and LS mid-range trims), the shape changed from rectangular to circular.
At the same time, the High-Class trim was added to models such as the Aero High Space, Aero Queen, and Aero Express. Early models had options like independent suspension and a pop-up rear camera, but due to low adoption rates, these features were discontinued after the 2002 minor change. Production ended in 2010. This was the first domestic large bus to use electrodeposition coating.
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Models
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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
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