Recently, a batch of SLG6720Q4Z medium-sized buses manufactured by Henan Shaolin Bus Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shaolin Bus") have completed customized production. Fully assembled, they set off for Bolivia, bringing the power of Chinese intelligent manufacturing to local public transport. This marks another important practice for Shaolin Bus to deepen its presence in the South American overseas market and develop localized bus solutions tailored to local conditions, enabling high-quality Chinese-made buses to travel across Bolivia’s cities and mountainous areas.Precise Positioning to Meet Plateau Travel Needs.
Precise positioning to meet travel demands on plateaus Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America, dominated by plateaus and mountains in terrain. Its highways feature steep gradients and numerous sharp curves, imposing extremely high requirements on the power performance, reliability and off-road capability of passenger buses. This 7.2-meter-class mediumsized passenger bus balances passenger-carrying capacity and road-travel flexibility. Suitable for diverse operation scenarios such as urban commuting and suburban passenger transport, it has won customers' favor with outstanding product performance.
The vehicle adopts a front-engine rear-wheel-drive configuration and is equipped with a 3TZ engine with a displacement of 2.7 liters and a rated power of 120 kW. Under Bolivia’s complex road conditions featuring numerous slopes and high altitudes, it can reach a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a maximum gradeability of over 20%, which fully guarantees operational efficiency.
Solid chassis for confident handling of complex road conditions
The chassis is the skeleton of a bus and the foundation for safety and comfort. The SLG6720Q4Z features a maximum front-axle load of 2.0 T and a maximum rear-axle load of 4.0 T, delivering strong load-bearing capacity. Its suspension system adopts leaf-spring suspension equipped with a stabilizer bar, which effectively suppresses body roll and improves cornering stability, enabling the vehicle to maintain a steady posture even on mountain roads at high altitudes.
In terms of the braking system, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes are paired with hydraulic braking for quick response and short braking distances. Fitted with an ABS anti-lock braking system, it prevents loss of control during braking on slippery road surfaces. The central drum-type parking brake ensures safer and more reliable parking on slopes.
Refined both inside and out, balancing comfort and technology
Step into the cabin, where the full‑LCD instrument panel paired with the vehicle‑wide CAN communication system enables efficient and smooth information interaction, offering a clear overview of vehicle status. The combination of reversing camera and reversing radar greatly reduces blind spots during parking and reversing, enhancing safety for daily operations. The cabin features a 23‑seat configuration, with passenger seats equipped with standard seats and two‑point seat belts. Balancing operational practicality and passenger riding comfort, it fully adapts to local high‑frequency daily operation scenarios.
Overseas Journey: Shaolin Buses Forge Ahead Steadily
Deliveries across mountains and seas time and again represent not only overseas customers' recognition of our product strengths, but also a vivid epitome of the global expansion of Chinese buses. Going forward, we will continue to base our efforts on global market demands, keep refining product quality, improve overseas supporting services, deliver more safe, reliable and highly-adaptable bus products to all parts of the world, and contribute to the development of global public transport.