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    November 11th, 2009 07:44 PM #1
    Mitsubishi Philippines, partner launch bus-jeepney crossbreed
    by Patrick Everett Tadeo November 11, 2009


    Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) and partner Almazora Motors introduced a fresh alternative to jeepney and buses: the BEEP.

    The BEEP, inspired by Europe's Gruau Microbus, is a micro bus that is suitable for Metro Manila's crowded streets--making it an ideal replacement for jeepneys and Asian utility vehicle (AUV).

    "The auto industry should not only care about selling brand new vehicles but also take a lead role in improving the mass transport system," Mitsubishi Philippnies president and chief executive Masahiko Ueki said. "Since no assembler has really pursued to modernize the public transportation, MMPC as a socially responsible automotive company have collaborated with Almazora to come up with a better solution for mass transportation."

    Using a FUSO Canter light duty truck chassis from Mitsubishi Philippines, Almazora Motors designed and manufactured a bus body that can accommodate 18 passengers on bench-type seats and up to eight standing commuters.

    The BEEP's Mitsubishi engine complies with Euro emission standards, making it more environment-friendly than surplus Japanese engines used in today's jeepneys. Its high-roof, low-floor, and large wraparound windows make the interior roomier while reducing the driver's blind spots.

    The BEEP is also fully-configurable depending on the needs of the client. Almazora executive vice president Conrad Almazora said his company can manufacture as much as 50 standard-configuration BEEPs a month, with a turnaround time of one month from order placement.

    The bus-jeepney hybrid of Mitsubishi Philippines and Almazora is priced at P1.6 million, almost twice the price of an AUV. Its revenue potential, however, is more than double due to the larger seating capacity. Acquisition is also easier through bank financing.
    From: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/mitsu...ney-crossbreed

    So what do you guys think? The future of Philippine mass transportation or another idea down the drain? The name is quite catchy though, BEEP! hahaha! It never did mention if it had airconditioning but I am hopeful since the glass windows are the panel types found in most full-sized aircon buses here.
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    November 11th, 2009 08:02 PM #2
    Quote Originally Posted by noobskie View Post
    From: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/mitsu...ney-crossbreed

    So what do you guys think? The future of Philippine mass transportation or another idea down the drain? The name is quite catchy though, BEEP! hahaha! It never did mention if it had airconditioning but I am hopeful since the glass windows are the panel types found in most full-sized aircon buses here.

    I think its a great move by Mitsubishi-Almazora. This can be a good alternative to jeepneys in Metro.

    And better than those Korean second hand coaster type minibuses and vans or Chinese buses.

    Medyo may kamahalan lang....
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    November 11th, 2009 08:26 PM #3
    Cool. :cool: I just hope that the drivers wont be the same with the " big bus " drivers.

    Or else, they'll just add up to the problems of other motorists.
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    November 11th, 2009 08:28 PM #4
    it would be nice if these new vehicles would have a speedlimiter built into the vehicle.
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    November 11th, 2009 08:32 PM #5
    ^ 40kph ?
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    November 11th, 2009 08:34 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by renzo_d10 View Post
    ^ 40kph ?
    why not? It would save them money as well in fuel and brake pads.
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    November 11th, 2009 08:37 PM #7
    60kph seems like a more reasonable speed limiter for these things. Anyway, any thoughts on this having any air-conditioning?
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    November 11th, 2009 08:37 PM #8
    ^^ Well yeah and since they would be only driving in city streets.
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    November 11th, 2009 08:45 PM #9
    ang taas!! pero ok yan, mas mahirap ata iswerve pag mataas.. :D
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    November 12th, 2009 05:14 AM #10
    do they have those standard single seats option? ayus ito, pwede din private, large family trips, mas mura ba ito sa coaster?
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