NEWS The original Fuso Canter 720T and the 1978, 1985 and 2022 eCanter models (below).
Canter celebrates 60 years THE FUSO CANTER LIGHT DUTY TRUCK CELEBRATES its 60th birthday this month. The first generation Canter entered the Japanese market in March 1963 as the T720 cab-over model and was acclaimed for its excellent driving performance and economy. Fuso expanded sales of the Canter into various international markets and became a consistent leader in the light truck segment in many key markets. More than 4.5 million Canters have now been produced worldwide. Currently, the Canter is sold in over 70 countries around the world and is produced locally in CKD (completely-knocked-down) plants in 12 markets. In Indonesia, one of FUSO’s first overseas markets, the Canter has maintained the top market share in the light truck segment over the past 48 years. Over the years, the Canter has managed to establish its own identity
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within the industry as being a safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly companion to drivers and businesses everywhere. Through the development of advanced safety technologies, Fuso has sought to make the Canter a safe and reliable truck for drivers and others on the road while driving performance, comfort, fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness have achieved ever-higher levels over the decades through continuous engine improvements. The Canter has also provided the platform for Fuso’s move into electric truck production. In 2017, Fuso launched Japan’s first mass-produced electric truck in the light commercial vehicle segment, the eCanter. There is now a completely redesigned Next Generation eCanter that was unveiled in 2022. The Next Generation eCanter will go into series production in 2023 at the Fuso plants in Kawasaki, Japan and Tramagal, Portugal. T&D
