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. 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: (long) / RU3/4: (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: F20C - Max output: (U-RU) or (KC-RU) F21C - Max output: or F17D (Turbocharged) - Max output: (for S'elega R KL-RU1FSEA) Hybrid model: turbocharged straight-6 OHV Diesel P11C - Max output:
Model line up GD GJ 12 m GT 12 m FD /12 m FS 12 m FM /11.5 m FC
Second generation (2005)
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: or , for RU1E: length model) J08E (7.7 Liter, Max output: , for RU8J: length model) A09C-1M (8.8 Liter, Max output: , 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.
Third generation (2025)
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.
RU1ASDY (2025)
Engine All models are turbocharged straight-6 OHC Diesel. A09C (8.8 Liter, Max output: , for RU1A)
References
External links
Hino S'elega Homepage