Scania takes the next step in India with the introduction of Scania buses and coaches, with full parts and service support via the worldwide Scania service network. The Scania Metrolink is a purpose-designed coach for luxury intercity or charter travel in head-turning style. The Scania Metrolink introduces a new level of performance, driveability and handling in the Indian market, all based on renowned Scania virtues such as robust design, maximum passenger safety, leading fuel economy and a long and troublefree service life.

Says Anders Grundströmer, Managing Director Scania Commercial Vehicle India and Senior Vice President Scania Group. "It is with great pride that Scania makes India the first market worldwide to enjoy the benefits of the Scania Metrolink, a new range of intercity coaches, with a distinct Scania character, bristling with state-of-the-art technology. Scania has been at the forefront, developing new coach concepts and technologies during more than a century.

It gives us great pleasure to now bring the world-renowned Scania buses and coaches to India. Our products are known for their outstanding fuel economy and high uptime, and ensuring low operating costs. "Scania Metrolink is a premium product that is completely in line with Scania's mission to be a trusted partner for the transportation industry in India."

Offered in three models, the Scania Metrolink is styled to stand out as a premium product, featuring the established Scania 'wrapping T' styling motif that sweeps from the front into the window line along the sides. First deliveries to customers will take place in mid-2013 and assembly of complete coaches will start at Scania's new facility in Bengaluru in early 2014.

Three-model range based on a system of chassis modules and modular bodywork, the Scania Metrolink is offered in two and three-axle form in the Indian market. They all share the sleek styling, generous luggage compartments with parallel opening doors that provide easy access also in confined areas, offering operators the possibility of using the coach for occasional service during weekends.