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significant number of orders and an
‘exceptional’ response to their new Solo SR
model are reported by Optare following their
attendance at Coach & Bus Live 2007.
“We took orders totalling well over 100
vehicles from both major national players and
local and independent operators,” says Optare
Group Managing Director, Bob Coombes. “These
include significant numbers of orders for our
Versa model, which is now in full scale
production with the first deliveries being made
in October 2007.
“The overall level of interest in the products
we had on display was very high and the feedback
extremely positive, particularly in relation to
our new Solo SR model, launched at the show and,
for many, the star attraction.
“There is no doubt that operators were very
impressed by the new Solo SR and the extent to
which we have integrated a number of the
features of Versa that have made it so appealing
to them. At the same time we have enhanced the
excellent performance characteristics for which
Solo is renowned and which have underpinned its
success leading to sales now totalling almost
3,000 vehicles.”
The new Solo SR will be available in 8.9 and 9.6
metre lengths for delivery from March 2008.
Key benefits of the Solo SR model include:
• Striking and attractive external styling and
bright, modern internal designs that will be
strongly appealing to passengers
• New standard of ride and handling that will
provide a smooth, quite and comfortable
travelling experience
• Low unladen weight that will contribute to
class-leading fuel efficiency
• Choice of three power units using either SCR
or EGR technology
• Choice of integrated or conventional
electronic destination equipment
• Fully adjustable ‘tilt and reach’
steering column, enhancing driver comfort
• Use of ground gears on the drive axle to
increase durability and reduce internal /
external noise levels
• Additional 100 mm of length forward of the
front axle increasing the low floor area
• LED lights as standard for improved vision
and visibility.
“We are now looking forward to building on our
growing success on the Continent through our
attendance next week at the 2007 Busworld Show
in Kortrijk, Belgium,” says Bob Coombes.
“Solo is already becoming established in
mainland Europe and our first Tempo has recently
entered service in Germany.”
For further information please contact:
Martin Hayes or David Rowlands, Communications
Advisors, +44 (0)20 7494 8050
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