(^58) ABCJuly 2019 busnews.com.au
Above:
Adaptive cruise
control is another
great feature on
this model with
the Opticruise
transmission.
Below:
The windscreen
protector is another
aussie-designed
option.
Opposite:
The seats are the
only major add-on
operators need to
make; Up front is
a leather-bound
steering wheel and
heated seat, as well
as a mini fridge.
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better than we had expected, and
the demand is certainly better than
we expected. All the other countries
and markets that have released the
Touring have experienced a very
strong and enduring demand for
the Touring,” he explained.
“We have been able to increase
our allocation of production slots
from the factory, and so we will
have a good supply of stock arriving
before the end of the year in both ZF
auto and 8-speed Scania Opticruise
transmission options.
“This is one of the benefits of mass
production, the factory can increase
production to meet demand,” he
explained.
DRIVER COMFORT
Scania says the driver’s seat in
the Touring is the best seat in the
house. Big claims, so how is this
achieved?
Atkinson said: “It’s the
ergonomics and you will notice this
immediately when you have a drive.
The traditional way of building a
vehicle is the body can be exactly
the same, it doesn’t matter what
chassis it is built on.
“And obviously, there are
differences in all different
chassis, but you will see today
the ergonomics of that dashboard.
You will see that as a driver,
it’s a complete Scania dashboard.
It’s designed specifically for
that chassis, so your view of
all your instruments, your ease of
getting to the air conditioner, it is
all set out to make it easy for the
driver; your infotainment system,
and the PA is all right at your
fingertips.”
COMFORT FOR ALL
Another advertised feature of the
Touring is the low noise levels
achieved. For both driver and
passengers alike, noise reduction
is essential for a comfortable
ride. The reduction is meant
to be a combination of the
efficient aerodynamic exterior
and good drivetrain isolation.
Corne helped explain how Scania
achieves these reductions...
“Some of the benefits of the
integrated approach for the business
being 100 per cent pure Scania is
that we have the ability to talk to all
systems to achieve the best results.
“The drivetrain has different areas
working together to ensure that the
NVH [noise vibration and harshness]
characteristics are as good as they
TEST DRIVE SCANIA TOURING
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