MAN Truck & Bus recently delivered 80 units of the New Lion’s Coach to its customer in Saudi Arabia. This is a milestone in MAN’s journey in the Middle East as this is the single largest deal for the new Lion’s Coaches in the country and second one this year. In the beginning of 2020, MAN delivered a coach to Al-Salem – the first to a private customer in the Middle East region.
“This is a significant moment for us. We are happy with the confidence our customers have placed in our buses,” Joerg Mommertz, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales Area Middle East, Africa and Latin America, MAN Truck & Bus. “Our commitment is to make the ownership enjoyable & profitable for customers by offering the best-in-class and we will work to deliver the best support.”
The Lion’s coaches are powered by a 6-cylinder diesel engine that conforms to EEV emission norms and delivers 440 hp. They are also equipped with Automated MAN TipMatic 12 OD gearbox, with retarder; air-conditioning system engineered for hot climates; driver assistance systems such as Electronic stability program (ESP), Lane Guard System (LGS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Adaptive Cruise Control; ergonomic seating layout with impressive passenger comfort together with features like USB sockets at passenger seats; Advanced Multi Media Coach (MMC) and two LCD monitors.