Paradiso 1800 DD Generation 8 buses: new standard of comfort and safety
At a trade fair in Europe, the Brazilian manufacturer is presenting the Paradiso 1800 DD Generation 8 buses
During the Busworld 2023, visitors will get to see two of the company's most modern vehicles that are developed for the international market: the Generation 8 Paradiso 1800 Double Decker bus.
"The Paradiso G8 1800 DD is the most sophisticated bus of the brand, with great acceptance in the main markets in which we operate”, explains André Armaganijan, CEO of Marcopolo.
The Paradiso G8 1800 DD represents a breakthrough in innovation for Marcopolo, with exceptional standards of safety, comfort, connectivity, drivability and ergonomics for passengers and driver.
The model is visually striking and its design was awarded by IF Design 2022, in addition to having Marcopolo's DNA, with fluid lines, low aerodynamic coefficient, of only 0.384, and meets the strictest international safety standards, such as ECE R66.02 certification, granted by the British Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) for rollovers.
“We always seek to create innovative and valuable transport solutions for passengers and operators. Generation 8 is designed to make the brand's buses even safer, more comfortable, more efficient and more profitable. We want to provide a new travel experience”, says Armaganijan.
The model presented at Busworld Europe 2023 has a Scania K 500C B6x2*4NI Euro 6 chassis, with a Scania DC13 engine, 13 liters and 500 hp of power, Opticruise transmission, air suspension and 500 liter fuel tank. Fifteen meters long, 2.6 meters wide and 4.23 m high, the bus has the capacity to carry 35 passengers, 29 people on the top floor and six on the bottom floor. All seats are sleeper seats, with individual monitors and USB ports (type A and C), and, on the bottom floor, the seats also have a massage system.
For the convenience and comfort of passengers, the vehicle is internally monitored using recording cameras, has air conditioning and heating, internal lighting system of the top floor passenger lounge has LED Biolighting and an audio and video system with DVD and Wi-Fi. The bottom floor has two restrooms, three refrigerators (an 8-liter unit for the driver, one on the bottom floor with 20 liters and another on the top floor with up to 70 liters), as well as a drinking fountain and space to transport pets.
Drivers benefit from the ERV system, with cameras that replace mirrors and eliminate blind spots, infrared technology that optimizes night vision, pneumatic Isri driver's chair, and cabin with air, sound and anti-panic system.
The vehicle also features passive and active safety systems, such as ADAS AEB, LDW and ACC, telemetry and full LED headlights.
About Marcopolo
Founded 74 years ago in Caxias do Sul (RS), Marcopolo is a leader in the manufacture of bus bodies in Brazil and ranks among the largest manufacturers in the world. The company is committed to the future of mobility, attentive to the development of new modes of transport, in addition to continuously investing in improvement, technology, design and expansion, producing solutions that contribute to the development of collective passenger transport. With factories on five continents, the vehicles produced by the company drive on the roads of over 140 countries.
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