Volvo 9600 | |
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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 Volvo 9600 is an intercity coach manufactured by Volvo, primarily for the Indian market.
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]
The 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]
The 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]
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