Ashok Leyland Sunshine School Bus Designed And Tailor-Made For Children: Comes With i-ALERT Real-Time Tracking System- Read On

Check out the latest details of the highly safe and efficient Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel School Bus in India. Read on Guys: 

Quick Info:

• - The Sunshine Diesel School Bus from Ashok Leyland comes powered by a highly efficient diesel powertrain.
• - The Sunshine Diesel comes equipped with a full-air brake system with ABS. 
• - The bus comes with a Hat rack, Grab rail, Spare wheel carrier, and Sun visor.
• - In terms of safety it comes with emergency doors and exits, as per norms 3 fire extinguishers (10 kgs), 1 first aid box and 1 proximity mirror.

The passenger transportation sector has seen some significant improvements in vehicular efficiency and the integration of safety features, to enhance the logistical and operational performance required for higher safety & profitability. Especially in the schooling business, the improved efficiency and safety of vehicles have resulted in better gains. 

Moreover, without the improved vehicular efficiency and integration of advanced safety features, the businesses, more importantly, the schooling sector, would have refused to induct vehicles constructed by commercial-grade automakers. This would have affected the business profitability of schools and vehicle makers.

Thankfully, it is not the case as major automakers such as Ashok Leyland for instance, are offering safer and performance-based vehicles, particularly school buses, to improve the schooling sector, the automobile industry and their own business venture to create newer and better products. 

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Speaking of Ashok Leyland, they prioritise the safety of children- the biggest concern for parents and the schooling sector, hence, their buses are constructed to be top-notch, uber safe and best suitable for businesses. An apt example of a bus from Ashok Leyland built to keep children safe at all times and offer superior efficiency for better profitability is believed to be the “Sunshine”. 

As for the Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel Bus, it is designed and tailor-made for children as it comes with colourful and happy seats, bright fun graphics and large windows for better visibility and ventilation. It also boasts of semi-integral chassis construction which lowers the height of the bus, thereby lowering the centre of gravity for better stability and safety. 

Curious to know more about the bus? Well, here are the latest details of the highly safe and efficient Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel School Bus in India. Read on Folks: 

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1. Ashok Leyland School Bus Engine:

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel
Engine	H Series - 4-cylinder CRS BS6 Diesel
Gearbox	5-Speed Synchromesh Gearbox
Max. Power	100 kW (147 hp)
Max. Torque	450 Nm

The Sunshine Diesel School Bus from Ashok Leyland comes powered by a highly efficient diesel powertrain. It comes equipped with an H Series - 4-cylinder CRS BS6 Diesel Engine with iEGR & SCR (Mid Nox Technology). This engine has the ability to generate 100 kW (147 hp) of power at 2400 rpm and 450 Nm of peak torque at around 1250 - 2000 rpm. 

The engine of the bus is also mated to a slick and reliable 5-Speed Synchromesh Gearbox and the engine and gearbox are linked to each other by a heavy-duty 330mm dia. diaphragm type air-assisted hydraulic actuation-based clutch system for better driveability. 

2. Brakes And Suspension:

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel
Brakes	Drum Brakes With ABS
Front Suspension	Parabolic Suspension
Rear Suspension,	Parabolic Suspension

The Sunshine Diesel comes equipped with a full air brake system with drum brakes at both ends accompanied by ABS for better braking efficiency, lower maintenance and maximum stoppage ability. In terms of suspension, the school bus from Ashok Leyland comes fitted with Parabolic Suspension Setup at both ends for better stability, lower wear and ride comfort. 

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3. Weight and Dimensions: 

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel
GVW	8500 kgs
Wheelbase Option	5200 mm and 4560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	110 litres
Tyre Size	7.50 x 16 – 16PR
Floor Height	756 mm (entry + 2 steps).

The Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel Bus comes off the factory line with a Gross Vehicle Weight rated (GVW) rated 8500 kgs and two wheelbase options: 5200 mm and 4560 mm. Further, the vehicle comes with an overall width, height and length rated 2200 mm, 2700 mm and 9415 mm or 8135 mm respectively (length based on the wheelbase configuration). 

Apart from these, the vehicle also comes with a floor height of 756 mm (entry + 2 steps). 

4. Ashok Leyland Sunshine Bus Price: 

The Sunshine Diesel School Bus from Ashok Leyland comes off the showroom floor carrying a price tag of Rs. 27.02 Lakh (the price indicated is ex-showroom and is subject to change). 

Thus, these are the latest details of the highly safe and efficient Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel School Bus in India.