The SsangYong Transstar (Korean: 쌍용 트랜스타) is a luxury coach made using components derived from Mercedes-Benz buses. It is available in three trim levels: luxury express bus, express bus and tourist express bus. The bus is very popular in South Korea and former Soviet nations. The name "Transstar" comes from the words "transportation" and "star".[2]

SsangYong Transstar
SsangYong Transstar in Voronezh, Russia.
Overview
ManufacturerSsangYong Motor Company
Production1994–1998
Body and chassis
ClassSingle-decker coach
Doors1 door
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
Capacity45+1 driver[1]
TransmissionManual
Dimensions
Length11960mm[1]
Width2490mm[1]
Height3450mm[1]
Curb weight12060kg[1]

History

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SsangYong started development on the Transstar in 1991. The development lasted for three years and had total cost of 20 billion won.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Автобус Ssangyong Transstar Archived 2011-08-27 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b "Ssangyong Motors". Archived from the original on 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2009-04-14.