KMB's new Enviro500

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KMB's new Enviro500

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What do you guys think of this bus?

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"KMB's new Enviro500, which has new "2006" livery, is one of the first Euro 4 standard double decker in Hong Kong."

Looks like it hit a brick wall :lol:
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When I was in Hong Kong a few weeks ago, I saw some of the 10 Wright B9TLs which have the 2006 decals. I also got a ride on the Volgren bodied B9TL which is also equipped with a Euro 4 motor.
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Re: KMB's new Enviro500

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osamabintool wrote: Looks like it hit a brick wall :lol:
When in HK I heard that some drivers called these "Robo Cops" becouse the front has a bit of a robotic look to it.

At first I didnt like it but its not the worst modern bus design out there.
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I like that front, much better than the Wright offering and the ComfortDelegro front looks like a knock off of this one (to me anyhow)
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I didn't know the Inspector knows how to speak canto with the drivers there.
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Andy Lee wrote:I didn't know the Inspector knows how to speak canto with the drivers there.
I dont, I heard this from another bus enthusiast :wink:
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Love the Enviro 500 body ... it's been out for what? 3-4 years now? Have only ridden the complete Tranbus Enviro 500 and not the Volvo chassis with the Enviro body ... I still like the Wright Eclipse/Explorer better for interior layout.
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kitkat271 wrote:Love the Enviro 500 body ... it's been out for what? 3-4 years now? Have only ridden the complete Tranbus Enviro 500 and not the Volvo chassis with the Enviro body ... I still like the Wright Eclipse/Explorer better for interior layout.
It is basically a Plaxton President body which has been stretched longer, and given different front and rear end mouldings.
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