The Mercedes-Benz Travego (also known as O580) is an integral

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produced since 1999 by

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and

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and since 2005 at Mercedes-Benz bus plant in Hoşdere,

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. It succeeded the O404 and was originally introduced as the flagship of

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touring coach range.

First generation - 1999-2006

In year 1999, the O580 Travego 1st generation with all new exterior design succeeded the O404 in the segment of luxury touring coach flagship. It shares many of its components with Setra 400 TopClass Series. Three lengths were available for sale: O580-15 RHD with 2 axles in 12.2m, O580-16 RHD with 3 axles in 13m and O580-17 RHD in 14m. The 12m version was also available as O580-15 RH with lowered floor. Technical novelties include: All new driver seat with a joystick for shifting instead of traditional gearshift lever. One year after its introduction, the Travego received new assistance systems such as

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(ART),

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(SPA), Continuous Brake Limiter (DBL), and

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(ESP), which were available either as standard or as optional equipment.

Second generation - 2006-2017

Third generation - 2017-present

The third generation of Travego was launched in 2017. Unlike previous generations, it is available only in Turkey, when this model is produced. Elsewhere, Travego was replaced by third generation of

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Gallery

File:1. FC Kaiserslautern Mannschaftsbus 2011.JPG, O580 Travego 15 RHD 1st generation File:Mainzer Hauptbahnhof- Airport Shuttle zum Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn (Mercedes-Benz Travego) 8.9.2009.JPG, O580 Travego 15 RH File:Tågbussen.jpg, O580 Travego 17 RHD 1st generation File:Michel Reisen coach (ZI MR 101), Dublin, 23 June 2011.jpg, Travego L 2nd generation File:Mercedes-Benz Travego - Potsdam 2020-09-07 (1).jpg, Travego 2nd generation facelift (Euro VI) File:Mercedes-Benz Travego - FC Karpaty Lviv bus.jpg, Travego 15 SHD 2nd generation facelift File:Mercedes-Benz Travego, Istanbul (LRM 20191212 155441).jpg, Travego 15 SHD 3rd generation

References

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{{Mercedes-Benz Travego Vehicles introduced in 1999 Coaches (bus)