HK â SG, firstly. In HK wrights are assembled in Zhuhai while
SG, STK (or is it CDGE I forgot). So there, HK wrights aren't the
most durable either so your point on quality falls.
Next. Dont generalise the order for HK, there are also a 1000
over B9s for KMB alone, so just coz 220 of them are cheaper does
not mean the rest will be.
Look, I just think that for what LTA is getting they are on the
shorter end of the stick since they are paying almost the same, if
not more, for an older model of the make that is the B9. If they do
want to take Volvo they should just convert the remaining orders
(if any, good riddance lol) to B8TL directly. I think with E6
engine it will def be more worth the time.
Oh and ofc. Pls let it come w Ventura doors ans PIS.
Wrong, the current batches of Wrights are not assembled in
Zhuhai anymore, but in Malaysia. KMB only has 627 new (2010s) and
old (ie mid to old 2000s) B9TLs, if we talk about the newer Euro 5s
B9TLs, they only have 473 right now. Singapore has more Wrights and
more B9TLs than HK.
Euro 6 runs at a higher temperature which requires more cooling
capabilities and it also comes with a trade off in torque (which is
essential for urban operations) vs Euro 5s, and it typically comes
at a higher purchasing and maintenance cost. Operators much prefer
to operate older emissions standards buses than newer ones for this
reason.
Why would you want Ventura doors when you have a faster, more
high tech door that Masats offer.