Higer is the largest manufacturer of buses for tourism and urban use in China. The production is organized under the control of the Swiss company Scania, which became an investor in Higer and bought out a part of the company's shares. 27 thousand vehicles are produced annually. The products are sold in thirty countries around the world.
The Higer tourist bus is one of the most popular models of the Chinese automobile concern. The Higer is a large class tourist bus designed for intercity transport as well. This is the flagship model of the Higer plant, it contains the most advanced design solutions of modern bus construction. The bus is distinguished by high build quality, rich basic equipment and favorable price. The high level of security is confirmed by international certificates from the USA, Russia, Asian and European countries.
Externally, Higer stands out among other buses from China and bears some similarities to the Spanish Irizar Century. The body of the bus is made on a tubular frame, which provides a high level of rigidity and strength. It has steel cladding with anti-corrosion coating, trunk lids are made of aluminum alloy, front and rear walls are made of plastic. The body is painted with DUPONT paint. The stiffness declared by the manufacturer fully justifies itself.
The salon is very cozy. The colors are chosen so that it appears light and airy. Chairs with comfortable folding armrests, and footrests are provided. The seats have tilt adjustments and the outer ones extend into the aisle, but to tilt the backrest, you need to make some effort. And the seat cushions are very hard.
As befits a bus of this class, each seat is equipped with a reading lamp and air regulation. A speaker is hung above each pair of seats. Flat panel folds up very conveniently to the ceiling.
Thanks to the strong heating system (liquid from the engine cooling system) and the operation of the auxiliary heater, it is very warm in the cabin in winter. But the appearance of the heaters themselves is unsightly, they somehow do not look very good in a stylish cabin. Just a metal box screwed into the floor with screws.
Noise isolation is excellent. At maximum engine speed, you can talk without straining. The bus is equipped with a 385-horsepower Cummins diesel. The six-speed mechanical synchronized transmission is made using ZF technology.
The clutch is single-disk, with a hydraulic drive. In this configuration of the engine and gearbox, the bus overcomes all long climbs easily. Fuel consumption is quite modest - 25-26 l / 100km. Neway pneumatic suspension with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.