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Busworld Grand Award for MD 9 Mini/Midi Coach of the Year reflects industry’s trust in TEMSA’s vision
21.10.2011 04:06
Kortrijk, 21 October 2011 – The jury composed of bus and coach industry professionals honours TEMSA MD 9 with the European Coach Week’s Grand Award in the category Mini/Midi Coach of the Year.
"We are very proud to receive the Grand Award of Midi Coach of the
Year, which reflects the appreciation and trust of the industry in
our product. The MD 9 range was constructed with the customer's
needs in mind. Our goal was to offer our clients a vehicle that
will help them adapt to changing market conditions and travel
patterns while making a profit. The Award confirms the industry's
belief in both the concept and the quality of this product." - said
CEO Mr. Tamer Ünlü after the award ceremony at the Busworld Fair in
Kortrijk.
The jury appreciated the very-well designed body and the
multi-functional character of the MD 9 touring version. The jury
members also emphasized that the vehicle can be used to transfer
passengers with voluminous luggage while offering them a lot of
comfort inside: including luxurious interior with relaxing seats,
WC, a kitchenette and a spacious driver area.
The industry's decision ties with the client's trust in MD 9.
"There is a clear and increasing demand for more flexible, lighter
and more fuel-efficient vehicles that offer the comfort and seating
of a coach. The TEMSA MD 9 range based on our modular approach is a
direct response to this trend", says Wim Van Hool, Executive Board
Member at TEMSA.
TEMSA has so far received 150 orders. The first 92 vehicles have
already been delivered, mainly to customers in Belgium, France,
Germany and Sweden.
ABOUT THE EUROPEAN COACH AND BUS WEEK (ECW)
The European Coach and Bus Week precedes Busworld Kortijk
- the world famous event for the bus and coach industry. The fifth
edition of the ECW took place from the 15th until 18th October.
During the ECW a series of trials, tests and presentations were
conducted to allow specialists choose the winners of the Grand
Award in different categories. In 2011, the jury paid particular
attention to innovation in the areas of safety, environment,
accessibility, comfort, technology and design.
ABOUT THE MD 9 RANGE
After having launched the TEMSA MD 9 as a compact bus
catering for touring usage, TEMSA focused on enlarging its reach
and developed also the MD 9 Intercity and MD 9 Low-entry
versions.
The MD 9 touring's compact form contains a surprising amount of
space. With up to 40 seats, a 280L fuel tank and a 5m³ luggage
compartment, it's easy to drive tourists to any location.
Independent front suspension and automatic transmission contribute
to excellent driving comfort. First-rate ergonomics and a spacious,
modern interior design ensures passengers and drivers enjoy a
smooth journey. The stainless steel body is robust and light.
Reducing the weight of the bus lowers its fuel consumption, making
the MD environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
The MD 9 IC has obvious similarities with the coach version. It has
a large middle double-door, an elevator and is
wheelchair-accessible, and also holds a total capacity of 47
passengers (35 seated and 12 standing), all without compromising
passenger comfort.
The MD 9 Low-entry has manual ramp, 4 special seats for mothers and
children, and a total capacity of 63 passengers (25 seated, 37
standee and 1 wheelchair) or 72 passengers (25 seated and 47
standee) - however, this vehicle is currently a prototype.
