“GAZ Group” introduced new model of bus in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

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Representatives of Russian “Gas Group” company announced about the fact that they have already launched production of new LiAZ-529260 bus. The vehicle has been presented on the International Business Conference that has taken place in Nizhny Novgorod. New bus is constructed on the base of his predecessor LiAZ-5292 which was called “the Bus of the Year” in Russia.

The main difference between two buses is the fact that new model will be a bit shortened. At the same time it will have a shorter will base. This will result in higher level of dynamics. Capacity of new bus is 75 people. The vehicle is produced for routes with medium passengers’ flow.

Speaking about technical features and characteristics, new LiAZ is equipped with 275 h.p. diesel engine which fits all European ecological standards and requirements including “Euro-4”. Two modifications of the bus will be available.

Representatives of the company also said that agreement on supplying of 1 615 new LiaAZes has already been signed. The buyer is “Mostransauto” Company which is the largest transporting enterprise in Moscow region.