Mercedes-Benz Travego

The Mercedes-Benz Travego (also known as O580) is an integral coach produced since 1999 by Daimler/EvoBus in Neu-Ulm and Mannheim in Germany and since 2005 at Mercedes-Benz bus plant in Hoşdere, Istanbul, Turkey.[1] It succeeded the O404 and was originally introduced as the flagship of Mercedes-Benz touring coach range.[2]

Rear view (Euro V)
Rear view (Euro VI)
Mercedes-Benz Travego
Travego M 2nd generation facelift
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1999-present
Body and chassis
Doors2
Floor typeHigh floor
Powertrain
EngineOM 470 or OM 471 12.8 liter 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine (Euro VI)
Power output315 kW (422 hp) or 350 kW (470 hp)
TransmissionMercedes-Benz GO 210, 6-speed manual, power-assisted
Mercedes-Benz GO 250 MPS 3, automated 8-speed manual
Dimensions
Length
  • Travego: 12,180 mm
  • Travego M: 13,000 mm
  • Travego L: 14,030 mm
Width2,550 mm
Height3,710 mm
Curb weight19,500 - 24,000 kg
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz O404
SuccessorMercedes-Benz Tourismo

First generation - 1999-2006

In year 1999, the O580 Travego 1st generation with all new exterior design succeeded the O404 in the segment of luxury touring coach flagship. It shares many of its components with Setra 400 TopClass Series. Three lengths were available for sale: O580-15 RHD with 2 axles in 12.2m, O580-16 RHD with 3 axles in 13m and O580-17 RHD in 14m. The 12m version was also available as O580-15 RH with lowered floor. Technical novelties include: All new driver seat with a joystick for shifting instead of traditional gearshift lever. One year after its introduction, the Travego received new assistance systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ART), Lane Assist (SPA), Continuous Brake Limiter (DBL), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which were available either as standard or as optional equipment.[3][4]

Third generation - 2017-present

The third generation of Travego was launched in 2017. Unlike previous generations, it is available only in Turkey, when this model is produced. Elsewhere, Travego was replaced by third generation of Mercedes-Benz Tourismo.

  • O580 Travego 15 RHD 1st generation
  • O580 Travego 15 RH
  • O580 Travego 17 RHD 1st generation
  • Travego L 2nd generation
  • Travego 2nd generation facelift (Euro VI)
  • Travego 15 SHD 2nd generation facelift
  • Travego 15 SHD 3rd generation

References
  1. "Hoşdere bus plant". media.daimler.com. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. "Czas na dentobusy! Jakie Mercedesy zabuduje Zeszuta?" (in Polish). infobus.pl. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
  3. "125 years of buses". Mercedes-Benz Omnibus Magazine. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  4. "Mercedes-Benz touring coaches: different models (in German)". Olafs Fotoseite. Retrieved 21 October 2020.

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