Mercedes-Benz Travego

Mercedes-Benz Travego
Mercedes-Benz Travego
	Travego M 2nd generation facelift
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Production	1999-present
Assembly	Germany: Neu-Ulm; Germany: Mannheim; Turkey: Istanbul
Body and chassis
Doors	2
Floor type	High floor
Powertrain
Engine	OM 470 or OM 471 12.8 liter 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine (Euro VI)
Power output	315 kW (422 hp) or 350 kW (470 hp)
Transmission	Mercedes-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;
Width	2,550 mm
Height	3,710 mm
Curb weight	19,500 - 24,000 kg
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz O404
Successor	Mercedes-Benz Tourismo

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]

First generation - 1999-2006[edit]

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]

Second generation - 2006-2017[edit]

Third generation - 2017-present[edit]

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.