The Volvo 9600 is an intercity coach manufactured by Volvo, primarily for the Indian market.
| Volvo 9600 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Assembly | Bengaluru, India |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle |
| Body style | Coach |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | B8R |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | D8K |
| Power output | 1350hp |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12.2–15.0 m |
| Width | 2.6 m |
| Height | Seater: 3.8 m Sleeper: 4.0 m |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo 9400 |
The 9600 was launched in 2022 as a replacement for the Volvo 9400. It's design is based on the fourth generation Volvo 9700.[1]
Variants
editThe 9600 range consists of a 12.2 bi-axle seater variant, bi-axle 13.5m sleeper and seater variants, and tri-axle 15m seater and sleeper variants, all on the B8R chassis.[2]
Operators
editThe bus is operated by state transport corporations of Karnataka[3], Gujarat[4] and Odisha[5], as well as various private operators like Vijayanand Travels[6].
References
edit- ^ "Volvo 9600 Bus Platform Debuts In India". Mobility Outlook. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Specifications". www.volvobuses.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "All new Volvo 9600 Multi-axle Sleeper Coaches inaugurated by Honorable CM of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai". www.volvobuses.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ DeshGujarat (2024-09-12). "MoS Transport flags off 20 new hi-tech Volvo buses of GSRTC". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Volvo Bus India Secures Landmark Order for 122 Volvo Premium 9600 Luxury Coaches under LAccMI Scheme of Government of Odisha, Commerce & Transport Department through Odisha State Road Transport Corporation". www.volvobuses.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Linkedin, News Desk Facebook X. Instagram (2024-05-06). "Vijayanand Travels Orders 100 Volvo 9600 Buses". Retrieved 2024-11-19.
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