2013 Scania Metrolink launched in India
Scania has launched the 'Metrolink' in India, which marks the company's entry into the bus and coach market. The commercial vehicle manufacturer claims that the Metrolink is a purpose-designed coach for luxury intercity or charter travel in head-turning style. The coach will be offered in three models with a capacity to accommodate 45, 49 and 53 passengers.
Scania has introduced the Metrolink exclusively to the Indian market at this point of time. In a few years' time, the Scania Metrolink will grow into a global range of complete vehicles with network support. The commercial vehicle manufacturer says that its Metrolink will stand out from other competitors as a premium product.
The Metrolink features Scania's 'wrapping T' styling motif that sweeps from the front into the window line along the sides. The first batch of deliveries to customers is expected to begin from mid-2013 and assembly of complete coaches will start at Scania's new facility in Bengaluru in early 2014.
The Metrolink HD 45-seater variant is a 12-metre 4x2 model with 45 seats, a Scania 9-litre 310 hp Euro 3 engine, Scania Opticruise 8-speed automated gearchanging. The vehicle is 2.6 m wide, 3.7 m high and fitted with a 465-litre fuel tank.
The Metrolink HD 49-seater variant is a 13.7-metre 6x2 model with 49 semi-sleeper seats (or 53 without calf support). It gets power from a Scania 13-litre 360 hp Euro 3 engine, Scania Opticruise 8-speed automated gearchanging. The third axle is hydraulically steered for easy manoeuvring. The vehicle is 2.6m wide, 3.7m high and equipped with a 465-litre fuel tank.
The Metrolink HD 53-seater is a 14.5-metre high-capacity 6x2 model featuring 53 semi-sleeper seats (or 57 without calf support). It has the Scania 13-litre 410 hp Euro 3 engine, Scania Opticruise 8-speed automated gearchanging. The third axle is hydraulically steered for easy manoeuvring. The vehicle is 2.6 m wide, 3.7 m high and fitted with a 465-litre fuel tank.
"It is with great pride that Scania makes India the first market worldwide to enjoy the benefits of the Scania Metrolink, a new range of intercity coaches, with a distinct Scania character, bristling with state-of-the-art technology. Scania has been at the forefront, developing new coach concepts and technologies during more than a century. It gives us great pleasure to now bring the world-renowned Scania buses and coaches to India," said Anders Grundströmer, managing director Scania Commercial Vehicle India and senior vice president Scania Group.
