SgWiki:Renaming of Bus Models (Poll/Discussion)/1

Starter Post

May I suggest labelling the A95 Batches by emissions, in a way like the K230UBs?

ie. Euro V Batch 1 (currently Batch 1): SMB5888H (Euro V Demonstrator); SMB5889E - SMB5904U

Euro V Batch 2 (currently Batch 2): SG5740C - SG5799J

Euro V Batch 3 (currently Batch 3): SG5800M - SG5920A

Euro VI Batch 1 (currently Batch 4): SG2017C (Euro VI Demonstrator) SG5921Y - SG6171M

Euro VI Batch 2 (currently Batch 5): SG6172K onwards

Such labelling allows to easily differentiate: - Specifications (SMRT for Euro V; LTA for Euro VI) - Euro VI buses being purchased in different orders from Euro V counterparts

Other changes include: - SG2017C labelled as Euro VI Demonstrator, carrying identical chassis specifications to newer Euro VI units and hence labeled under "Euro VI Batch 1" instead.

I hope this suggestion can open an discussion, within administrators as well as users to open up comments on personal viewpoints, thanks.

--Litlah

Your Opinion Below

Opinion 1

I support this change as it can be an opportunity to be standardised in a similar way as SBS Transit's Scania K230UBs, which are classified in the same manner.

The only doubt I have is about the classification of SG2017C as the Euro VI MAN ND323F demonstrator as it is not really considered a demonstrator. I am not sure what other people may think, but it sounds weird to classify that as a demonstrator. Nonetheless, I fully support this renaming exercise for the MAN ND323Fs.

~ Themystery

Opinion 2

It is completely unnecessary to rename them according to their emissions.

SG2017C is ordered under the same batch as SG5800M - SG5920A with a different set of internal specifications.

The bus should not be labelled as a Euro VI demonstrator since it carries the same bodywork as the later batch 3 units (SG5830B - SG5920A) with the same interior specifications.

~ SMB315C

Opinion 3

Yes i do agreed but again the engine is Euro VI. About the ND323F i would agreed with Litlah suggestions.Even the NL323F Euro VI should be classified that way else it would create confusion.

~ Maestro

Opinion 4

Not necessary, even though 2017C is somewhat a demonstrator to me, I feel that the current classification should remain as it was procured under Batch 3 (SG5800M - SG5920A). Appearance-wise, it is no different in both exterior and interior too like its Euro V mates.

~ Razerboii

Opinion 5

Yes i do agreed for the Euro V Batch 1, 2 & 3 and Euro VI Batch 1 & 2. SG2017C as demonstrator. This is to prevent confusion.

~ Erwinlee95

Opinion 6

I disagree in regards to the renaming. Despite the difference in transmissions, SG2017C has the same bodywork and interior specifications as the other Batch 3 units in terms of the later facelift design.

All in all, I think we should put this topic to a later date when all the 2-door A95s have completed their registrations.

~ Wekelwrady