The KIMLONG X9 mini bus line is launched with 3 versions. Of which, the standard version (16 seats) has a selling price of 739 million VND, suitable for the needs of passenger transfer, picking up and dropping off students and employees, transporting passengers on short fixed routes, and tourism services.
In addition, the car model also develops additional Limousine versions (10 seats, 12 seats) equipped with high-class interior, entertainment amenities and mini van to meet diverse customer needs.
The KIMLONG X9 mini bus has overall dimensions of 6,050x1,880x2,340 mm, a wheelbase of 3,720 mm and a ground clearance of 160 mm.
KIMLONG X9 is developed on the Full Monocoque chassis platform (unibody body and chassis) optimized to suit the infrastructure and operating conditions in Vietnam, reducing vehicle weight, increasing load-bearing capacity and safety.
The vehicle has an engine with a capacity of 2,982 cc, capacity of 150/3,100 (Ps/rpm), maximum torque of 350/1,600 - 2,400 (N.m/rpm) meeting Euro 5 emission standards.
KIMLONG X9 has a 5-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension, double wishbone, torsion bar combined with stabilizer bar, hydraulic shock absorbers. Dependent rear suspension, leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers help increase load capacity and smooth operation in all traffic conditions.
The vehicle uses high-quality aluminum alloy wheels, Michelin 215/75R16C tires combined with a dual-circuit disc brake system, hydraulic drive, vacuum assist, equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) to optimize braking performance and ensure safety during operation.
Mr. Ly Quoc Viet - Permanent Deputy General Director of Kim Long Motor shared: "Kim Long Motor Hue Automobile Manufacturing and Assembly Industrial Park aims to develop into a leading regional center for automobile and spare parts manufacturing with the goal of achieving a localization rate of more than 90% before the second quarter of 2026.
The launch event of the KIMLONG X9 mini bus once again affirms Kim Long Motor's strong commitment to becoming a market leader in both quality and output of Diesel-powered vehicles, EV Bus electric vehicles and EV trucks (heavy, medium, light), focusing on the export target to the international market.
Within the framework of the program, Kim Long Motor held a ceremony to launch and hand over the KIMLONG X9 vehicle. According to the signed contract until December 2024, Kim Long Motor will provide 500 mini buses to strategic partners: Phuong Trang Passenger Transport Joint Stock Company - FUTA Bus Lines and FUTA - Ha Son Transport Joint Stock Company.
At the ceremony, the first 100 KIMLONG X9 mini buses were delivered, ready to be put into operation to serve passenger transport needs during the peak period at the end of the year.
