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10 Largest Coach Bus Manufacturers In The World
Globally, the coach is known and well loved by many people for various different reasons. They’re safe, relatively cheap and best of all they’re great for the environment.
Often used for touring long distances, these versatile vehicles come in all shapes and sizes – from minibus all the way up to double decker, standard all the way to mega luxury. For this list, we’re looking at some of the largest coach manufacturers in the world (some you may have never even heard of).
10. Scania
Country of origin: Sweden
Sales Volume: 7,777
Founded in 1911, you may have seen these everywhere if you live in Europe. The company is a subsidiary of Traton, owned by Volkswagen and listed on different stock exchanges, including NASDAQ.
The product range of Scania includes passenger bus, ambulance bus, mountain bus, and mobile blood donor.
9. Volvo Buses
Country of origin: Sweden
Sales Volume: 9,731
Next on the list we see another manufacturer from Sweden. Volvo may be 9th on the list but it’s certainly one of the most famous. Known for its sturdy and reliable cars, Volvo also make fantastic coaches.
Founded in 1968 in Gothenburg, this company has grown exponentially since its first production vehicles. The Volvo products range from buses, coaches to chassis and other services related to buses. Some of the famous models of Volvo buses include Volvo B8RLEA, Volvo B11R, and Volvo B7RLE.
8. Higer Bus
Country of origin: China
Sales Volume: 11,412
Higer is not always a name that comes to mind when thinking about coach manufacturers in Western Europe. Despite this, the company has still sold an impressive 11,412 units in the short time it’s been around.
Founded only 24 years ago, this Chinese coach manufacturer exports its products to over 100 countries and different territories, including the Middle East, Russia, South Asia, America, and Eastern Europe. Expect to see more of this brand in the future.
7. MAN
Country of origin: Germany
Sales Volume: 13,972
Being a subsidiary of Volkswagen, it’s no surprise to see MAN as one of the world’s largest coach manufacturers. Founded in 1758, this brand's legacy stretches far and wide when it comes to notoriety.
MAN SE product ranges include urban & intercity coaches, touring coaches, light and heavy-duty transport buses to fire trucks & heavy-duty trucks.
6. Zhongtong
Country of origin: China
Sales Volume: 15,054
Zhongtong was founded in 1958 and its headquarters are in Liaocheng, China. It’s one of China’s major bus makers and one of the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturers.
Zhongtong exports buses worldwide, and in 2019 it produced 15,054 units of buses, making it one of the biggest producer of luxury and hybrid buses in the world.
5. Marcopolo S.A
Country of origin: Brazil
Sales Volume: 15,831
Exporting their vehicles to 60 different countries, this Brazilian company is one of the largest coach and bus manufacturers in the world.
Founded in 1949, Marcopolo S.A boasts a huge variety of vehicles that they export all over the globe including intercity buses, microbuses, and touring coaches.
4. Golden Dragon
Country of origin:
Sales Volume: 19,392
Golden Dragon (also known as Xiamen GD) has its headquarters in Xiamen, China.
This highly successful company has sold over 19,392 units since it was first established in 1992. Golden Dragon company exports buses to over 40 countries, including countries in Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Moreover, the company is trying to expand its business into the European markets, so keep your eyes peeled for that logo!
3. King Long
Country of origin:
Sales Volume: 26,450
We have another huge Chinese company that also has its headquarters in Xiamen. King Long (often mistaken for King Kong), has an impressive array of vehicles under its seatbelt such as vans, coaches, school buses, transit buses, and city buses. This on its own makes it one of the largest coach and bus manufacturing companies in the world.
2. Diamler
Country of origin: Germany
Sales Volume: 32,612
Arguably one of the most famous manufacturers is our trusted Daimler-Benz. Does the name look familiar? It’s actually the same company as Mercedes-Benz.
The company was founded in 1926 and it's one of the biggest manufacturers of buses and coaches in the world. Daimler-Benz is famous for producing some of the most luxurious and expensive vehicles in the world.
1.Yutong
Country of origin: China
Sales Volume: 58,688
Ranking number 1 globally for 9 consecutive years and 17 years in China, this beast of a coach and bus manufacture is a force to be reckoned with. Best known for its luxury and comfort, Yutong is the largest bus and coach manufacture in the world at nearly 60,000 units sold and counting, nearly double that of Diamler at the number 2 spot.
Zhengzhou Yutong manufactures all types of buses, from medium-sized electric buses to heavy-duty coaches. The famous models of Yutong include TC9, TC12, and GT12 coach.
On the whole,
It’s absolutely clear to see that China dominates the bus and coach market globally, with so many manufacturers and such a large-scale operation, is it any wonder. With that being said, no matter where the bus or coach is made, it still turns up trumps as the best mode of transport for the environment and comfort.
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