Yutong Coaches to Debut at Euro Bus Expo28 October 2014

Chinese coach manufacturer Yutong Bus is making its debut at the forthcoming Euro Bus Expo (4-6 November, NEC, Birmingham), with two Euro 6 vehicles designed for the UK and Irish market.

Its flagship product, the TC12, is a 12.28m luxury touring coach and is available in three seating configurations (51, 53 and 55) with the option of central or rear door to maximise luggage space.

The coach is powered by a DAF Paccar MX-11 engine, producing 400bhp between 1,450 and 1,700 rpm, and 1,900Nm of torque at 1,000 rpm, and features a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Alcoa aluminium wheels and Michelin tyres come as standard.

The smaller 9.35m Yutong TC9 midi has 35 seats. It is powered by a Cummins ISB 6.7 engine, giving 280bhp at 2,300 rpm, and 1,050Nm of torque at 1,200 rpm.

Vehicles come with a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

Yutong"s sole distributor for the UK and Ireland is Pelican Bus & Coach, of Castleford, West Yorkshire.