Volvo 9600
Intercity coach manufactured by Volvo
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The Volvo 9600 is an intercity coach manufactured by Volvo, primarily for the Indian market.
| Volvo 9600 | |
|---|---|
KSRTC's Volvo 9600 Sleeper Bus | |
| 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 | 350hp |
| Transmission |
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| 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 9600 was launched in 2022 as a replacement for the Volvo 9400. Its design is based on the fourth generation Volvo 9700.[1]
Variants
Operators
The bus is operated by state transport corporations of Kerala, Karnataka,[3] Gujarat[4] Odisha,[5] and Tamil Nadu as well as various private operators like Vijayanand Travels.[6]