MAN Trucks India has launched its new CLA BS-IV compliant bus chassis range in India. It is available in two variants - 18.250 (4X2) and 22.300 (6X2) multi-axle. The CLA range adopts a front-engine layout and will be manufactured at the company's Pithampur facility in Madhya Pradesh.
The CLA bus chassis are designed for intercity application. MAN has partnered with three bus body builders in order to offer different body design to customers.
The buses are powered by a BS-IV compliant MAN D-0836 engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The turbocharged, intercooled, common rail direct injection diesel engine comes with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology for reduced emissions. The engine is offered in two states of tune - the 4X2 version has 245 BHP while the engine in the multi-axle version has been tuned to 296 BHP.
The bus rides on rear air suspension and has air actuated drum brakes with ABS. It also comes with a retarder and an engine valve brake system.