Press release (PDF, 302 KB) - Setra

Impressive blend of technology, safety and comfort
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The TopClass generation of touring coaches comprises seven different models.
These include the 10-metre-long S 411 HD Club Bus, the 12-metre-long S 415 HD,
the three-axle S 415 HDH at 12 metres long, the similarly three-axle model S 416
HDH at 13 metres in length and the 14-metre S 417 HDH. The flagship of this Setra
premium product range is the almost 14-metre-long S 431 DT double-deck coach.
The final variant is Setra's new TopClass S 417 model, specifically designed and
configured to meet the requirements of the North American market.
The market launch of the TopClass 400 in 2001 saw Setra take bus travel to a whole
new level, so making the brand's presence in the international bus sector very clearly
felt. The TopClass 400 range of touring coaches is synonymous with innovative
features that enhance comfort, such as back-friendly sets, multimedia systems, a
versatile range of kitchen units and – as an option – a unique glass roof over the
centre aisle. The ergonomically designed cockpit neatly combines elegant
functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Just eight months after that first appearance, the TopClass 400 was voted "Coach of
the Year 2002" by a panel of specialist European journalists. The key factor
determining the jury's decision was the symbiosis of form and function represented
by this convincing package of impressive engineering and distinctive design.
Numerous international awards and accolades have followed since.
All vehicles in the new TopClass are fitted with disc brakes, the Electronic Braking
System (EBS), anti-lock braking system (ABS), acceleration skid control (ASR),
Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP), an active system that
enhances handling safety and driving stability. Setra also offers these vehicles with
the Lane Assistant system, which warns the driver if the vehicle strays out of lane.
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