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SML Isuzu had 3 buses on display at their stall. The range included the FR 1318, Samrat SL 5100 XM and the S7 staff & school bus.

FR 1318

Length: 10,900 mm
Width: 2,590 mm
Height: 3,310 mm
Wheelbase: 5,400 mm
Seating capacity: 41+1+1 / 36+1+1

Engine: Isuzu 4HK1XS, BSIII
Max power: 171 BHP @ 2,600 rpm
Suspension:-
-Front: Parabolic leaf spring with hydraulic double acting telescopic shock absorbers
-Rear: 4 bellow, air suspension
Steering: Power
Brakes: Full air dual circuit S cam roller follower type with ABS
Tyres and wheels: 9.00x20-16 PR
Fuel capacity: 280 liters

The SML Isuzu stall:


Good styling with large ORVMs that protrude a fair bit ahead. Helps give the driver a wider field of view:


Large glass portion along the side and nicely styled wheels:














Armrests for all passengers. Available feature list includes reclining seats and individual lights:

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S7 Bus-5100 (BS III)

Length: 9,280 mm
Width: 2,262 mm
Height: 2,960 mm
Wheelbase: 5,100 mm
GVW: 8,800 kgs
Seating capacity: 25+1, 40+1, 50+1

Engine: 3.5-liter, SLTHT3, BSIII
Max power: 101 BHP @ 3000 rpm
Max torque: 315 Nm @ 1,750-2,000 rpm
Suspension: Semi elliptical multi-leaf spring
Steering: Power
Brakes: Air brake
Tyres: 8.25x16-16 PR
Fuel capacity: 90 liters

S7 Bus-3940 (BS III)

Length: 7,484 mm
Width: 2,262 mm
Height: 2,960 mm
Wheelbase: 3,940 mm
GVW: 7,000 kgs
Seating capacity: 19+1, 30+1, 37+1

Engine: 3.5-liter, SLTHT3, BSIII
Max power: 101 BHP @ 3000 rpm
Max torque: 315 Nm @ 1,750-2,000 rpm
Suspension: Semi elliptical multi-leaf spring
Steering: Power
Brakes: Air brake
Tyres: 8.25x16-16 PR
Fuel capacity: 90 liters

S7 Bus (BS IV)

Length: 6,515 mm
Width: 2,262 mm
Height: 2,960 mm
Wheelbase: 3,335 mm
GVW: 6,340 kgs
Seating capacity: 15+1, 24+1, 30+1

Engine: 3.5-liter, SLT4, BSIV
Max power: 101 BHP @ 2,800 rpm
Max torque: 296 Nm @ 1,500 rpm
Suspension: Semi elliptical multi-leaf spring
Brakes: Hydraulic
Tyres: 7.50 x 16-16 PR
Fuel capacity: 90 liters

Note: The S7 is also available with a CNG variant.

One of six school buses at the event:


Side profile is a bit odd. The FR 1318 looks attractive, but this looks like a forcefully downsized version of that bus:

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Samrat SL 5100 XM

Length: 9,050 mm
Width: 2,230 mm
Height: 2,965 mm
Wheelbase: 5,100 mm
GVW: 8,800 kgs
Seating capacity: 24

Engine: 3.5-liter, SLT4, BS IV
Max power: 101 BHP @ 2,800 rpm
Max torque: 296 Nm @ 1,500 rpm
Suspension:-
-Front: Semi elliptical
-Rear: Air bellows
Steering: Power
Brakes: Air brake
Tyres: 8.25x16-16 PR
Fuel capacity: 90 liters

LED display board up front:




Tata Sumo like tail-lights look small at the back. That rear window also seems tiny:


A covered rear view camera:


Dual entry/exit points:




The feature list includes GPS; rear camera feed can be seen here:




Push button start


Too few seats for all that space. Lots of standees?

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