The past couple of years has seen the introduction of Scania’s new bus and coach generation. These products are now complemented with a new Scania Interlink. The bus is mainly used in an urban environment and intercity traffic. It has a new chassis and body and offers fuel savings of up to 8 per cent alongside a wide range of specification options, advanced safety features, new uptime services and a significantly updated driver area.
The high flexibility in Scania Interlink offers multiple
options when it comes to vehicle length and interior layout, luggage
compartments, door configurations, classification, powertrains, and more. New
options include longer 2-axle buses with increased passenger capacity as well
as shorter gas buses.
The driver’s work environment is not forgotten either. The
driver area has excellent ergonomics and reachability, improved climate
control, as well as safety features. The visibility and great turning radius
add to great drivability. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) give the
driver good control of the vehicle through improved assisted handling, steering
and braking. This, along with Scania Zone that ensures driver compliance with
speed regulations around schools and elsewhere, increases safety and helps
minimise accidents, thereby also avoiding unnecessary costs.
The new Scania Interlink is highly energy efficient with
substantial fuel savings, up to 8 per cent due to improved engine and gearbox
efficiency, with the new stop/start function and cruise control contributing to
further reductions. It has a forgiving independent front suspension that
increases ride comfort while increasing load capacity by 500 kg. The vehicle is
designed to limit damage and avoid deformation of components such as steering
system, after-treatment system or batteries, critical to minimise downtime and
costly repairs. Uptime is further increased via easily exchangeable front
corners, improved cleanability, and not least through the vehicle´s
compatibility with the proactive and real-time data based Scania Flexible
Maintenance.
The new exterior has a contemporary expression with larger
side windows, Bi-LED or Bi-Halogen headlights and new sidelights and rear
lights. The electric sliding doors result in higher uptime and lower
maintenance cost, and indoors, new materials reduce noise. The climate system
minimises energy consumption, regardless of climate. This, along with the new
and brighter interior, helps to increase passenger appeal.
