The Hyundai Aero (
hangul
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:현대 에어로) was a
full-sized single-decker coach
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Guidance/instruction
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* Coaching, the practice of guiding an individual through a process
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built by the
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company, often abbreviated to Hyundai Motors ( )
and commonly known as Hyundai (, ; ), is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 1967. Currently, the company o ...
. 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
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,
Asia-Pacific
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,
Mid-East,
Africa
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, its principal competitors are
Kia Granbird
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,
Daewoo BH
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.
Models
![Hyundai Aero Express Hi-Class 51B-001](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Hyundai_Aero_Express_Hi-Class_51B-001.44_%282%29.JPG)
The Aero was designed by
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company, often abbreviated to Hyundai Motors ( )
and commonly known as Hyundai (, ; ), is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 1967. Currently, the company o ...
and
Mitsubishi Fuso. It was a rebadged
Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus
The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus (kana:三菱ふそう・エアロバス) is a series of heavy-duty intercity coaches produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso.
The range was primarily unavailable with left-hand drive. However, Turkish ...
. The three variants are:
*Aero Space: both available for
diesel
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and
CNG
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.
**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
See also
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Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company, often abbreviated to Hyundai Motors ( )
and commonly known as Hyundai (, ; ), is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 1967. Currently, the company o ...
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Hyundai Aero City
The Hyundai New Super Aero City (hangul:현대 뉴슈퍼에어로시티) is a heavy-duty single-decker bus manufactured by the truck & bus division of Hyundai. It was introduced in 1991. It primarily used as a city bus and an intercity bus as ...
*
Hyundai RB
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