MAN Trucks Unveil New CLA BS-IV Bus Chassis Range In India

MAN Trucks India unveiled the new CLA BS-IV bus chassis range in Bengaluru. The product is available in two models 18.250 (4x2) and 22.300 (6x2) multi-axle. MAN has partnered with three leading bus body builders who can offer different innovative body designs to customers. The new CLA BS-IV bus chassis models, with front mounted engine are manufactured at MAN Trucks' manufacturing plant in Pithampur, near Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The CLA bus chassis are designed for intercity coach application, and uses a robust structure from the tried and tested components in the chassis and driveline to create the prerequisites for high reliability and longer product life.

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Joerg Mommertz, Chairman & Managing Director, MAN Trucks India, said, "The new BSIV compliant CLA bus chassis is built on the established attributes of MAN brand in India - reliability and efficiency. We have now added the aspects of safety and comfort."

The new CLA BS-IV bus chassis are backed by a high performance BS-IV compliant 250 bhp and 300 bhp MAN D-0836 engines mated to a 6-Speed gearbox. The turbo-charged, intercooled common rail-direct inject system and SCR technology make the engine fuel efficient, environment friendly and more reliable.

With the Central Government according greater priority to building new highways across the country for faster connectivity, intercity bus travel is expected to get a further boost. Operators are demanding for new solutions that offer attractive value proposition to help bring in more passengers. As passenger safety and comfort is of paramount importance, air actuated drum brakes and anti-lock braking system (ABS) noticeably improve braking safety and driving stability. The retarder and the patented engine valve brake from MAN provide enhanced braking efficiency and improved brake life.

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The New CLA BSIV chassis have been designed to incorporate the full range of comfort and safety at the driver's workplace, in turn, making the journey much safer even under tough operating conditions.