The SsangYong Transstar (Korean: 쌍용 트랜스타) is a luxury coach made using components derived from Mercedes-Benz buses. It is available in three trim levels: luxury express bus, express bus and tourist express bus. The bus is very popular in South Korea and former Soviet nations. The name "Transstar" comes from the words "transportation" and "star".[2]
| SsangYong Transstar | |
|---|---|
 SsangYong Transstar in Voronezh, Russia. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SsangYong Motor Company |
| Production | 1994–1998 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Single-decker coach |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Capacity | 45+1 driver[1] |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 11960mm[1] |
| Width | 2490mm[1] |
| Height | 3450mm[1] |
| Curb weight | 12060kg[1] |
History
editSsangYong started development on the Transstar in 1991. The development lasted for three years and had total cost of 20 billion won.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Автобус Ssangyong Transstar Archived 2011-08-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Ssangyong Motors". Archived from the original on 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2009-04-14.