MAN showcases high-quality chassis solutions at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026

MAN Truck & Bus is consistently pursuing its internationalization strategy in the bus business: Together with its local sales partner Inframach, the company presented solutions for the first time at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026 in Jakarta. With this debut at one of the most important regional bus trade shows in Southeast Asia, MAN is strategically strengthening its presence in Indonesia and the ASEAN region.

Unlike in Europe, where MAN produces and sells complete buses, the company focuses primarily on the sale of chassis in the global market. Certified local bodybuilders convert the chassis into market-specific vehicle solutions.

Indonesia is one of Asia’s most significant bus markets
Indonesia is one of the most important growth markets for bus and passenger transport in Southeast Asia. The expansion of transportation infrastructure, rising mobility demands, and growth in tourism are driving high demand for modern, high-quality, and durable bus solutions. At the same time, issues such as safety, efficiency, and comfort are becoming increasingly important. “Our debut at Busworld Southeast Asia is an important step for us in sustainably strengthening our bus business in the region. With our proven range of chassis and strong local partners, we are ideally positioned to meet the growing demand for high-quality bus solutions in Indonesia,” adds Katzer.

MAN’s goal is to further strengthen its position in the local bus segment together with Inframach. While Inframach has been an established partner in MAN’s truck business for many years, the trade show appearance marks an important step toward the sustainable development of the bus business in the region.

MAN Lion’s Chassis: a versatile platform for the global market
The highlight of the trade show presentation was the three-axle Lion’s Chassis CO (RR4). This modern chassis stands out in particular for its adaptability: It serves as the basis for a wide variety of body types and is suitable for a diverse range of applications – from long-distance travel and tourism to premium passenger services.

The double-decker bus based on the MAN RR4 chassis also attracted attention at the trade show. The body was built by New Armada, a leading Indonesian manufacturer. MAN thus presented both the chassis and the complete, market-ready vehicle solution. After all, double-decker buses are no longer a rarity on long-distance routes within Indonesia.

Busworld Southeast Asia is regarded as a major platform for the bus and coach industry in Southeast Asia. The trade show brings together vehicle manufacturers, bodybuilders, suppliers, transportation companies, and industry representatives to discuss – and showcase – current developments and future trends such as electrification, safety, and new mobility solutions.

Additional Context
This section details technical specifications and competitive benchmarking not included in the original news release.

High-capacity multi-axle bus chassis destined for the Asia-Pacific market are technically evaluated using normalized metric criteria that assess gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR), engine power density, and chassis structural length versatility under sustained environmental loads. Conventional long-distance transport chassis from regional competitors like Scania (with the K410IB 6x2 series) or Mercedes-Benz (utilizing the O 500 RSD 2442 baseline) generally rely on older Euro 3 or Euro 5 emissions compliance architectures that require significant engine displacement to reach adequate highway torque boundaries.

The MAN Lion's Chassis CO (RR4) alters this operational benchmark by incorporating a 12.4-liter, inline six-cylinder D2066 common-rail turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 400 to 440 horsepower (294 to 324 kW) and up to 2,100 Newton-meters of torque starting at 1,000 RPM. This engine assembly conforms to strict Euro 6 emissions parameters, utilizing an integrated selective catalytic reduction system paired with a continuously regenerating diesel particulate filter to minimize particulate discharge.

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.