Power output is 265 kW (355 hp) at 1,750 rpm and is operated via a 6 speed manual gear transmission. The O 5 6×2 chassis is equipped with an OM 457 LA engine that comes with 6 in-line cylinders. Passengers and driver safety and well-being is highly prioritized as the space between the driver’s cab and the passengers’ section is partitioned with bulletproof glass and the drivers cab is also partitioned with a protective glass door. There is also an electric window next to the driver that comes as an optional extra, while the larger access steps come with injected profiles and indirect lighting for ease of entrance other features include new floor coverings and a new roof design with superior lighting and LED details. The interior is totally transformed from the driver’s cabin with new lighting to the dashboard with soft touch finish and more thermoacoustic comfort. The new Marcopolo Paradiso 1350 brings external and internal changes that raise the level of sophistication, comfort, safety and efficiency in comparism to its predecessors.Ī renewed exterior sees the bus appear with newly designed mirrors that offer better driver visibility, newly designed bumpers and side windows and a new visual identity in the front while the rear comes with a larger back cover that improves access to mechanical components and rear windows with a new design.Īnother major feature of the exterior is the headlights with new internal design and integrated DRL (Daytime Running Lights), also included in the headlights are LED fog lights and an elongated side wall design giving a modern feel and flow to the light assembly. He also stated that he appreciates the fact that they continue to put their trust in the Mercedes-Benz brand and that the collaboration with Marcopolo in Nigeria has certainly borne fruit over the years. Plath believes that the bus operators are ready to take their businesses to the next level. Mirko Plath, managing director, Weststar Associates Limited, commented that the introduction of the Marcopolo Paradiso 1350 bus model marks a move in the right direction for the local bus operators. It is built with the ever reliable Mercedes-Benz 0 500 RSD bus chassis developed for middle and long distance travel, it is a robust and highly durable vehicle that is built to carry 24 tonnes and a body length of up to 14 meters long. The new generation Paradiso 1350 has been designed to provide the best passenger experience and greater comfort and safety to the driver making it even better than its predecessors. The introduction of this bus highlights the growth and expansion of interstate road travel in Nigeria as the industry continues to follow suit with technological advancements from around the world.
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