Hino Selega

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Hino S'elega
Overview
ManufacturerJ-Bus[1]
Also calledIsuzu Gala
Production1990–present
Body and chassis
ClassCommercial vehicle
Body styleSingle-deck coach
RelatedIsuzu Gala (Second Generation)
Powertrain
EngineF17D, F20C, F21C, P11C, E13C, J08E
Transmission6-speed manual
Chronology
PredecessorHino Blue Ribbon

The Hino S'elega (kana:日野・セレガ) is a heavy-duty passenger coach produced by Hino Motors through the J-Bus joint-venture.[1] They have primarily served as a tourist coach since 1990. The name is derived from the words Sexy and ELEGAnt.

Predecessors

Hino tourist coach

  • RX10 (1960)
  • RA100/120 (1963)
  • RA900 (1969)
  • RV100 (1969)
  • RV730/750/530/550 (1972)
  • RV731/741/761/531/541/561 (1978)
  • K-RV732/742/762/531/541/561 (1980)
  • P-RY638AA (1985)

RS/RU-series

  • RS120/140/320/360 (1977)
  • K-RS121/141/161/320/340/360 (1980)
  • K-RU63/60 (1982)
  • P-RU63/60 (1984)

First generation (1990)

S'elega (1990–2000)

  • U-RU1/2/3/4 (1990)
    • Wheelbase RU1/2: 6.5 m (21 ft) (long) / RU3/4: 6.2 m (20 ft) (short)
  • KC-RU1/2/3/4 (1995)
    • Wheelbase (6.2 meter) (short)
    • Jake brake (named Hino Engine Retarder) equipped: GD/GJ (standard) FD/FS (optional)
    • Hydraulic retarder: optional

S'elega R (2000–2005)

  • KL-RU1/4 (2000)
    • Magnetic retarder equipped (GD/GJ)

S'elega R Hybrid (2004–2006)

  • VM-RU2PPFR (2004)

Engine

Standard model: V-8 OHV Diesel

  • F17E - Max output: 340 metric horsepower (250 kW)
  • F20C - Max output: 400 metric horsepower (294 kW) (U-RU) or 355 horsepower (265 kW)(KC-RU)
  • F21C - Max output: 400 metric horsepower (294 kW) or 360 horsepower (268 kW)
  • F17D (Turbocharged) - Max output: 450 metric horsepower (331 kW) (for S'elega R KL-RU1FSEA)

Hybrid model: turbocharged straight-6 OHV Diesel

  • P11C - Max output: 310 metric horsepower (228 kW)

Model line up

  • GD 12 m (39 ft)
  • GJ 12 m
  • GT 12 m
  • FD 11.5 m (38 ft)/12 m
  • FS 12 m
  • FM 11 m (36 ft)/11.5 m
  • FC 9 m (30 ft)

Second generation (2005)

Hino S'elega (right), Isuzu Gala (left)
2007 Hino S'elega (RU1ESAA)

The Hino S'elega second generation is also sold as the Isuzu Gala.

  • ADG-RU1E/8J (2005)
  • PKG-RU1E/BDG-RU8J (2006)
  • BJG-RU1ASAR (2008: Hybrid model)

Engine

All models are turbocharged straight-6 OHC Diesel.

  • E13C (12.9 Liter, Max output: 460 metric horsepower (338 kW) or 380 metric horsepower (279 kW), for RU1E: 12 m (39 ft) length model)
  • J08E (7.7 Liter, Max output: 270 metric horsepower (199 kW), for RU8J: 9 m (30 ft) length model)
  • A09C-1M (8.8 Liter, Max output: 350 metric horsepower (257 kW), for RU1A: hybrid model only)

Model line up

  • SHD (Super High Decker) 12 m
  • HD (High Decker) 12 m
  • HD-S (High Decker Short) 9 m

The Super High Decker has 10.2 cubic meter and the High Decker has 8.6 cubic meter of trunk space. [2]

Third generation (2025)

Third-generation S'elega at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show

The third-generation S'elega was introduced in November 2025 at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, and to be available for sale in the Spring 2026. The new exterior design focuses on "functional beauty" and provides better aerodynamic to enhance fuel efficiency. [3]

  • RU1ASDY (2025)

Engine

All models are turbocharged straight-6 OHC Diesel.

  • A09C (8.8 Liter, Max output: 360 metric horsepower (265 kW), for RU1A)

References

  1. J-Bus website Archived 2015-03-27 at the Wayback Machine viewed 2014-08-19
  2. Hino S'elega (catalog) (in Japanese), Japan: Hino Motors Ltd., B312-A03020905 (G-THP)
  3. "Hino Motors Announces Major Redesign of the Selega Tourist Bus for Spring 2026". Editorial Department of Elegant Import & Export Co., Ltd. 2025-09-25. Retrieved 2026-06-23.