When VDI, the national distributor for Yutong in Australia, first prepared to introduce Yutong buses to Australian roads and operators, the company sensed it was onto a winner.
In the years since, VDI’s gut instinct has been proven right, selling thousands of tailored buses and coaches around the country and quickly cementing themselves as leaders in the market.
While the success is apparent, Yutong has continued to up its game, with two of its newer offerings, the C12 and C12E, quickly becoming favourites on the road.
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ABC’s bus aficionado, Paul Aldridge, recently sat down with VDI Australia national sales manager Sara Clark and new technologies manager Luke Edwardes to see what makes these new models stand out.
“Yutong has put in the effort over the years and is now seen as one of the premium brands on the market,” Sara told ABC.
Recognising the main thing Australian operators looked for – buses that would suit their Australian conditions and passenger expectations – Yutong was guided by VDI in creating products that would supersede other options on the market.
“While only being around for a relatively short amount of time, we have worked incredibly hard to build trust and rapport with our Australian customers, providing high-quality products that are tailored specifically for them.”
The C12 and C12E are the culmination of these discussions, ticking off a variety of boxes for operators.
“The diesel and electric version both have a variety of applications, from school and day charter, to extended tours and more,” Sara says.
“The C12E was the first model to land in Australia, with the diesel version coming only a few months later.
“Driver and passenger comfort are a big selling point for these models, with every detail meticulously picked out. We also heavily prioritised safety.”
Itching to get behind the wheel, Paul left the Yutong factory at Prestons and took off down to Camden to get a real feel of how the C12 and C12E performed on the road. The drive gave a mix of highway, suburban and country roads.
To read more, pick up the September edition of ABC Magazine.
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