Swedish coach maker Volvo has unveiled new 9400 range of buses
at the Busworld 2016 show that started on November 10, 2016 at the International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore.
The new range of buses
include range topping 9400, 14.5-metre long coach powered by new 11-litre
engine and 9400, 12-metre long, 7.7-litre engine equipped coach that will
replace the popular B7R model.
The 12-metre long 9400 coach gets 7.7-litre engine sourced from
the VECV's Pithampur facility. Volvo in association with Eicher started local
manufacturing of this engine in line with Make in India initiative of
government of India. The new engine replaces 6-cylinder 7-litre engine. BS IV
compliant new engine will develop 333bhp and 1,200Nm of torque mated to a
6-speed manual gearbox.
On the other hand, the
9400 multi-axle features 11-litre engine in place of 9-litre engine. The
6-cylinder unit develops 410bhp of power at 1600-1900rpm and whopping 1980Nm of
torque at 950-1400rpm mated to I-Shift 12-speed AMT transmission. The bus
measures 14.5-metre long (up from 13.8-metre), 3.6-metre in height and
2.6-metre in width. It also has 8.35-metre wheelbase and 19,500kg gross vehicle
weight. This coach has been showcased in 2+1 seating layout with dedicated USB
charging points at the show. It comes with three-point seatbelt for each seat
similar to cars. The coach also comes with optional chemical toilet, and pantry
with fridge.
"Volvo Buses has
always positioned itself to provide products that deliver the right value to
our customers. The engine range is a good example of India's role in Volvo
Group's global plans. The way forward for us is to offer in India the latest
solutions that can provide the finest ownership experience," said Haken
Agnevall, president of Volvo Bus Corporation.
The new range of buses
will be manufactured at the plant near Hoskote, Bengaluru. Volvo has sold more
than 6000 buses in India from 2001 in which 1,500 Volvo city buses currently
operate in 34 cities. The company recently launched 8400 hybrid city bus in
Navi Mumbai and it has a parallel hybrid system, which comprises a 5-litre,
4-cylinder, in-line diesel engine and an electric motor.
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