VDL Bus & Coach introduced no fewer than three premieres at the IAA 2016. The new VDL Futura FHD2-106 is the latest member of the Futura family. With this 10.6-metre length variant VDL Bus & Coach is targeting the VIP segment. The FHD2-106 at VDL Bus & Coach’s stand can accommodate 34+1+1 people and has extremely luxurious, comfortable seats in a face-to-face arrangement.
Of the new Citea LLE length variants introduced in May, the 9.9-metre version in a 27+2+1 configuration was presented to the public for the first time. This Citea LLE-99 has been specifically designed for sparsely populated areas and for scheduled services with clear peak and off-peak times.
The VDL MidBasic Electric is also premiered at IAA. It is a community bus with an exceptionally innovative, fully electric powertrain. The VDL Bus & Coach stand can be cited in Hall 11, stand number C37.
Complete product range
Besides the new VDL Futura FHD2-106, the manufacturer is also showing the VDL Futura FDD2-141, a 14.1-metre-long double-decker. This double-decker offers both the discerning holidaymaker and the intercity business traveller a comfortable and fitting transport solution. The use of a newly developed upper-deck floor made of lightweight sandwich material has made it possible to achieve a generous 1.86 m of standing height on the lower deck. A true innovation is the improvement of the driver’s upward viewing angle, achieved by sloping the floor of the upper deck upwards at the windscreen. This gives a feeling of having plenty of space and an optimal view. The FDD2-141 on show is fitted with 83+1+1 seating and has space for 1 wheelchair.
VDL Bus & Coach presents the Futura FMD2-135 in the outdoor area. This multifunctional coach, which can also be deployed for intercity transport and on scheduled services, is fitted with 59+1+1 seating.
Also in the outdoor area is MidCity and a MidEuro. The MidCity is designed as a line bus with 19+1+1 seating, a maximum of 8 standing places and 1 wheelchair space. The MidEuro has 16+1+1 seating and is fitted with every luxury and comfort to make travelling as pleasant as possible.
Demo rides on VDL Citea Electric and VDL MidBasic Electric
Test drives can be taken on the VDL Citea Electric and the brand-new VDL MidBasic Electric during the show. The electric VDL vehicles are located in the outside area between Halls 7-8 and 14-15, very close to Hall 11.
