Volvo 9600

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
Transmission	6-speed manual 12-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Length	12.2–15.0 m
Width	2.6 m
Height	Seater: 3.8 m Sleeper: 4.0 m
Curb weight	22,200 kilograms (48,900 lb)
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. Its design is based on the fourth generation Volvo 9700. ^[1]

Variants

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]

Operators

The bus is operated by state transport corporations of Kerala , Karnataka, ^[3] Gujarat ^[4] and Odisha, ^[5] as well as various private operators like Vijayanand Travels. ^[6]

References

1. "Volvo 9600 Bus Platform Debuts In India". Mobility Outlook. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
2. "Specifications". www.volvobuses.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
3. "All new Volvo 9600 Multi-axle Sleeper Coaches inaugurated by Honorable CM of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai". www.volvobuses.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
4. DeshGujarat (2024-09-12). "MoS Transport flags off 20 new hi-tech Volvo buses of GSRTC". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
5. "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.
6. Linkedin, News Desk Facebook X. Instagram (2024-05-06). "Vijayanand Travels Orders 100 Volvo 9600 Buses" . Retrieved 2024-11-19.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)