The is a

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produced by

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through the

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First generation (2002-2005)

The first-generation Poncho was based on the

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chassis. *VF3ZCPMAC (2002) File:Tokyubus-kap10-hi23-20060302.jpg, Poncho VF3ZCPMAC

Second generation (2006-present)

The second-generation Poncho was developed from the

Hino Liesse The Hino Liesse (kana:日野・リエッセ) is a step-floor minibus built by the Japanese automaker Hino Motors from 1995 to 2011. The range was primarily available as a city bus and a tourist coach. Models *KC-RX4JFAA (1995) *KK-RX4JFEA ...

. *ADG-HX6JHAE/LAE (2006) *BDG-HX6JHAE/LAE (2007) *SDG/SKG-HX9JHBE/LBE (2011) File:HINO Poncho 04984.jpg, A Poncho L at the 2004

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Sumida, Tokyo is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Sumida City. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 257,300, and a population density of 18,690 persons per km ...

References

External links

Hino Poncho product page

Fact sheet
{{Hino vehicle range

Poncho A poncho (; qu, punchu; arn, pontro; "blanket", "woolen fabric") is an outer garment designed to keep the body warm. A rain poncho is made from a watertight material designed to keep the body dry from the rain. Ponchos have been used by the ...

Buses of Japan Bus chassis Minibuses Low-floor buses Vehicles introduced in 2002