Weststar Associates Limited, distributors of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria in collaboration with Utobras Nigeria Limited, authorized representative of Comil buses in the country recently unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz Comil Campione Invictus 1200 bus to the local market.
Campione Invictus 1200 bus is a solution aimed at long distance road lines; it comes with an advanced concept in its body design and architecture while highlighting a modern design with curves and more fluid lines following current trends in the automotive industry.
Dealerhship sources say that, following the tradition and reputation of the Brazilian bus operators which spans over 70 years, Comil has made products that come with the highest quality materials, which also follow the latest design trends in the bus industry. Their key selling point however is the cost effectiveness. Bus operators in Nigeria can now increase their fleet with the quality they require for their businesses without breaking the bank.
It comes with the traditional robustness and durability of the Comil line with new coverings, expanded passenger access, a large glass area features and a cabin with improved ergonomics for the driver. The bus comes with a capacity to carry up to 24 tonnes, a length of up to 14 meters long, a width of about 2.6 meters and is built on the ever-reliable Mercedes-Benz 0 500 RSD bus chassis developed for middle- and long-distance travel.
The exterior comes with standout features like the headlamp set with LED daytime lighting which comes in an exclusive Comil design. It also complies with DRL (daytime running light) legislations in major markets while rear lights also get a new design and they are divided into two parts, with full LED lighting.
Front view has been re-shaped to blend with modern design trends, this gives the bus a more rounded and dynamic design with lower drag co-efficient and less air resistance. The front water flow is another key feature in the exterior design.
Its interior features a new partition with a curved glass door which can be equipped with a reinforced partition wall; this improves the use of the cabin space and the spaciousness of the hall.
There is also improved ergonomics and space for the driver as the cab is better optimized and designed to comfortably serve drivers with above average height. The passenger area is fully remodeled with new finishes on the seat packages, the roof comes in a new modern design and with ambient lighting, there are more covering and curtain options, a media display, USB ports for passengers and the roof AC is another major highlight.
Mirko Plath, managing director, Weststar Associates Limited, commended the collaboration with Utobras Nigeria Limited to introduce the bus to the Nigerian market.
He emphasized Weststar’s continued commitment to providing the best products in a bid to aid the transport system in Nigeria, he also pointed out that bus operators would see a lot of benefit in the Mercedes-Benz Comil combination, as the ever-reliable O 500 Chassis runs in the modern bus design of the Campione Invictus 1200.
The chassis comes with high quality materials, an ever-reliable power train and designs from the latest trends in the bus industry. All these come at a more competitive price. It is now available for immediate order courtesy Weststar Associates Limited and Utobras Nigeria Limited.
MIKE OCHONMA
