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At BusWorld in Kortrijk, Belgium Scania unveiled its new coach range Scania Touring that reinforces Scanias product offer for occasional operation. The new coach is built in partnership with the Chinese bus bodybuilder Higer, a partner Scania found perfect for its global expansion strategy.

Scania Touring is an entirely new tourist coach from Scania, now being launched in a number of markets in Europe. A complete coach concept, built for Scania on a dedicated line in China.

Robust, high quality and easily recognisable. These were some of the guidelines for Scania’s styling team when the new Scania Touring coach began to take shape on the drawing board. Scania products are among the most important brand carriers for the company.

Scania is launching a new coach designed for occasional service. 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. ...

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 new Scania Opticruise for buses and coaches is fully automated, relieving the driver of all work related to gearchanging en route. Electro-hydraulic clutch control is used for maximum smoothness and precision. ...

Scania is starting extensive operational trials of a unique hybrid-electric powertrain designed to improve fuel economy and emissions by at least 25 percent. Fuelled by ethanol, it reduces fossil CO2 emissions into the atmosphere by up to 90 percent compared to diesel. ...

The new R-series from Scania is characterised by a more distinctive exterior combined with a new cab interior featuring top-flight ergonomics and allow great potential for customisation...

“Scania Driver Support encourages all truck drivers to improve their driving,” says Claes Åkerlund, the man in charge of Scania’s global driver training. And an improved driving style saves fuel.

After more than 200,000 truck delivered to markets across the globe, the top-of-the-line Scania R-series gets a new and more dynamic frontal styling. Better fuel economy is one of many advantages.

What are the key styling updates of the R-series?“With newly developed design lines, we have integrated the front, the side of the cab, the bumper and even the sideskirt into a unified whole. Every part fits together; there are no ‘loose elements’. ...

Being a field test driver for Scania involves absolute confidentiality, attention to detail and commitment to providing ongoing feedback as to functionality and cab design. The result is a truck that reflects the truck driver’s needs.

To help the truck driver while on the road, designers have found smart solutions for easily accessible storage, and have improved the design of controls and instruments. And a substantially improved sleeping comfort.

What did you hope to achieve with the new interior?“A comprehensive approach to the driver’s environment. The new interior feels fresh, and its functionality has been adapted to a driver’s everyday needs. The choice of materials also provides a solid sense of quality.”