THE AUSSIE OPTION
We all know that Australia has some of the most varied and harsh driving conditions worldwide, and it’s a common theme that’s always brought up when we talk to importers. When the global market meets our market it’s always reassuring to know that our conditions have been considered. It’s a good sign the vehicle’s longevity, safety and comfort will meet our needs and they will be well received.
The Scania Touring is advertised as an affordable, quality vehicle suitable for different applications from daily school runs to charter operations, but also suitable for longer trips as well due to its impressive nine cubic metres of underfloor luggage space, so it seems like the Touring is a versatile, all ’round choice.
So how has Australia reacted to this new model since its release?
Scania national sales manager Jamie Atkinson said: “Very, very well. At the moment we are working day and night trying to get them out there. So, we’ve got the orders, we are actually just trying to increase production to keep up with demand.
“This Scania Touring is a Euro 6, K 360, SCR [selective catalytic reduction] only. We are still the only manufacturer that can achieve Euro 6 just by using AdBlue, so there is no EGR [exhaust
