Scania introduces 'Sleeper Bus' in PH

MANILA: BJ Mercantile Incorporated has recently unveiled the first-ever Scania Sleeper Bus for the Philippine market.

The brand’s latest commercial vehicle offering in the country was launched in time for the handover of several units to its first customer, GV Florida Transit.

During a simple ceremony last Friday, the brand’s local arm officially turned over four Scania Sleeper Bus units to the transport firm — part of the 23 examples that the bus company recently acquired.

Scania Sleeper Bus specs

Based on the Scania K360, the new offering has a diesel-powered Euro 5-compliant engine that can dish out 360 horses and 1,750 Newton-meters of torque.

It is mated to an eight-speed Scania Opticruise semi-automatic gearbox with three drive modes namely economy, standard, and power. Per BJ Mercantile, the transmission option available in the Scania Sleeper Bus helps in reducing fuel consumption while allowing the mill to dish out high torque at low RPM (revolutions per minute).

In addition, the Scania Sleeper Bus is fitted with 23 beds equipped with headrest pillows; individual USB charging ports, dual cup holders, and illuminations per seat; pneumatic power-folding stairs; aisle curtains; and an on-board restroom.

Aside from that, the vehicle provides WiFi access to commuters and bus pads/tablets with headphones that come with movies, music, and games.

To ensure safety, the Scania Sleeper Bus also has an electronic stability program, secondary brakes (retarder and exhaust kinds), hill hold control, cruise control, adjustable air suspension system, and closed-circuit television cameras and a dashboard camera.

BJ Mercantile assured that buyers of the Scania Sleeper Bus that they will enjoy reliable aftersales support, fleet management system, driver training programs, and round-the-clock service assistance.

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