Volvo starts trials of 9400PX luxury coach in Bangalore
Volvo Buses has started trial runs of the 9400PX in Bangalore. Unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo, the Volvo 9400PX at 14.5 metre is the country's longest multi-axle intercity bus with a steerable rear tag-axle. It is built on the Volvo PX platform and boasts of a 370PS 11-litre engine. An automated I-Shift gearbox handles the transmission duties. Inside the cabin, passengers have the luxury of a pantry, VOD and toilet â" ideal for long distance commutes.
Akash Passey, senior vice president â" Business region international, Volvo Bus Corporation and chairman of the board, Volvo Buses in India said, "The Volvo 9400PX is an important milestone for Volvo buses in India. Since 2001, each year, we have introduced a new concept or product in India. We keep this momentum and take an important step forward. The introduction of the Volvo 9400PX is even more special. First, because it is a global introduction from India, and has been developed keeping in mind the evolving customer, passenger and driver needs in India. Next, it is a continued sign of our local product development capabilities, where the Volvo 9400PX has witnessed a very close collaboration between our engineers in Sweden & India together."
