2015 Man Lion’s Coach 2. White colour

The second generation was introduced in 2002 and manufactured until 2017, which was known as R07, R09 – RHC 414, 464, 444. This model also ran alongside a new generation of the more luxurious top-model, the MAN Lion’s Star. In 2003 the MAN Lion’s Coach was awarded the Red Dot award and a year later was awarded the iF Product Design Award, which is awarded annually by Industrial Forum Design Hanover, in 2004.

The MAN Lion’s Coach came with three lengths (12.000mm with 2 axles, 13.260mm and 13.800mm with 3 axles) and two MAN Common Rail engines from the D20 series. The 10.5 litre inline 6 cylinder D2066LOH and the 12.4 litre inline 6 cylinder D2676LOH were rated from 309 kW (420 hp) to 368 kW (500 hp). The second generation MAN Lion’s Coach also shares the same DNA as the Neoplan Tourliner the only difference is the main body and design.

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