Scania Touring – new unique coach range

Scania at Busworld in Kortrijk 2009:

Scania shows the full spread of its bus and coach range at Busworld in Kortrijk 15-21 October 2009. The major news is the new Scania Touring coach range that reinforces the product offer for occasional operation and the new fully-automated Scania Opticruise, adapted for bus and coach operation.

The Scania stand in hall 6 this year features four vehicles representing city, intercity and coach operation.

Regular service                                                               Occasional service

Scania now strengthens its range of 2- and 3-axle coaches, which is available in a wide variety of configurations and equipment levels. The addition of the new Scania Touring coach, staging its world première at Busworld, means that customers can choose according to their own preferences and to local conditions in any market.

The two 2-axle intercity models are available in several heights and with different seating arrangements and luggage capacities; they can be specified as dual-purpose vehicles, doubling as regular service buses during weekdays and for occasional use over weekends.

For city operation, the low-entry model is offered as 2- and 3-axle as well as articulated, whereas the full low-floor bus is available as a 2-axle single- or double-decker. These buses are also available with ethanol engines that have the potential of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90%.

All are equipped with Scania engines in 9- and 13-litre Euro 5 or EEV execution, all based on Scania’s famous EGR technology that offers leading fuel economy with a minimum of fuss for operators and drivers alike. Scania engines irrespective of output class offer leading driveability thanks to a high torque-to-power ratio and high torque already from low revs. Other engine ranges are available for Euro 4 and Euro 3 markets.

After almost 15 years of successful operation in trucks, buses and coaches all over the globe, a new fully automated version of Scania Opticruise is making its first public appearance at Busworld. An innovative electro-hydraulically operated clutch offers exceptional smoothness and precision in manoeuvring. Scania Opticruise is available on 8- or 12-speed mechanical gearboxes, the latter can be specified with overdrive for long-legged cruising at low revs and with maximum fuel economy. City and intercity vehicles are generally specified with ZF automatic gearboxes.

For more information and images:
Go to www.scania.com/media/B2009/ for the media site.

Contact:
Anders Liss, Sales Director City and Suburban,
tel. +46 73 9402234, e-mail anders.liss@scania.com

Anders Dewoon, Sales Director Intercity and Coach,
tel. +46 70 5382103, e-mail anders.dewoon@scania.com.

Per-Erik Nordström, Product Affairs,
tel. +46 8 55385577, e-mail per-erik.nordstrom@scania.com.

Scania Touring – world première

Marketed under the motto “A privilege to own, a pleasure to drive and a joy to ride”, this is the first in a new range of coaches from Scania un¬veiled in conjunction with Scania’s press conference at Busworld. Styled by an in-house team in Södertälje, Scania Touring is built in partnership with the Chinese bus bodybuilder Higer, which has been found to possess the know-how, quality and capacity required to match Scania’s bus and coach expansion strategy. The co-operation will be extended to include other models in due course (see separate release).

Length: 12 m
Vehicle height: 3.80 m
Seating capacity: 49+1+1
Door configuration: 1-1-0
Wheel configuration: 4×2
Engine type: 13-litre 400 hp Euro 5 Scania EGR
Gearbox: Scania 12-speed with New Scania Opticruise, fully automated version with automatic clutch and Scania Retarder

Scania OmniExpress

Following its debut at Busworld in 2007, the Scania OmniExpress has built a strong reputation for quality and robustness in several markets across Europe. This coach is available in two overall heights and three seating configurations and features an ingenious heating and ventilation system tailored to gruelling Nordic winter conditions. ESP, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning optional.

Length: 13.0 m
Vehicle height: 3.40 m
Seating capacity: 53+1+1
Door configuration: 1-1-0
Wheel configuration: 4×2
Engine type: 13-litre 400 hp Euro 5 Scania EGR
Gearbox: Scania 12-speed with New Scania Opticruise, fully automated version with automatic clutch and Scania Retarder

Scania Irizar PB

An eyecatcher with strong presence wherever it appears. Generous comfort options and ample luggage space. Powertrain with Scania Opticruise automated gearchanging. High-torque 440 or 480 hp Euro 5 engines with Scania EGR. The 12-speed overdrive gearbox provides relaxed long-distance cruising. Two- or three-axle configuration, ESP.

Length: 12.9 m
Vehicle height: 3.85 m
Seating capacity: 44+1+1
Door configuration: 1-1-0
Wheel configuration: 6×2 rear-steer
Engine type: 13-litre 480 hp Euro 5 Scania EGR
Gearbox: Scania 12-speed overdrive with New Scania Opticruise, fully automated version with automatic clutch and Scania Retarder

Scania OmniCity

The stylish low-floor Scania OmniCity represents Scania’s comprehensive range of complete city buses. The transverse 9-litre engine (diesel or ethanol) and portal drive axle provide maximum convenience on city centre routes requiring fast passenger circulation. An elegant double-decker version of the Scania OmniCity is marketed in UK. The low-entry Scania OmniLink range offers comfortable boarding, as well as comfortable forward-facing seating for passengers. Three-axle and articulated versions are available.

Length: 12 m
Vehicle: height 3 m
Seating capacity: 30+1 
Door configuration: 2-2-2 
Wheel configuration: 4×2
Engine type: 9-litre 280 hp EEV Scania EGR
Gearbox: ZF 6-speed automatic, integrated retarder