Mercedes-Benz Tourrider
| Tourrider | |
|---|---|
 Tourrider in Howell, New Jersey operated by Academy Bus Lines | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Buses |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | Hoşdere, Turkey |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Motorcoach |
| Body style | Single-decker rigid bus |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Diesel: Mercedes-Benz OM 471 (Detroit Diesel DD13) |
| Transmission | Allison B500R |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 24 ft (7.32 m) |
| Length | 45 ft 8 in (13.92 m) |
| Width | 102 in (259.08 cm) |
| Height | 12 ft 1 in (3.68 m) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Setra |
The Mercedes-Benz Tourrider is a single-deck, stainless steel motorcoach manufactured by Daimler Buses for the North American market.[1] It replaces Setra's lineup as Daimler's primary motorcoach offering in the region.[2]
Details
[edit]The Tourrider is offered in two variants: the base Tourrider Business, and upmarket Tourrider Premium.[3][4] It is only offered as a 45-foot coach. It is assembled in Hoşdere, Turkey.[5] [6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Academy Bus Introduces the Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Coach In First Expansion of Fleet Since The Covid-19 Pandemic | Academy Bus and Daimler Coaches North America Continue Decades-long Partnership with Launch of New Motor Coach Model". academybus.com. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "IAA TRANSPORTATION: Mercedes-Benz Tourrider goes American". www.vda.de. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ admin. "The All New Mercedes-Benz Tourrider | National Bus Trader". Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ Martinez, Shandra (2022-02-25). "Mercedes-Benz Tourrider debuts at UMA Motorcoach EXPO". Bus & Motorcoach News. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- ^ "Tourrider Premium & Business: Technical data" (PDF). Daimler Coaches North America. 2022-12-01.
- ^ "Tests of Mercedes-Benz and Setra Buses Produced in the World Completed in Turkey". Railly News. 2022-04-10.