(02 Aug 2014, 3:20 pm)aureolin wrote Really enjoyed my two rides on the Mercedes Citaro demonstrator today. I found it really comfortable, it ran the route with ease, and it was very smart. I was impressed with the interior, and the seats seemed a lot more comfortable to the ones already in the fleet. When I first seen the flooring, I was half expecting a log fire and oak dining table to be on board too.
(02 Aug 2014, 7:12 pm)BJ10VUS wrote As much as I think the Citaro demonstrator is very stylish and modern-looking, I can't help but feel its looks could be enhanced in a brighter colour like blue, or red. Other than that, it's very impressive!
I also had an enjoyable ride on 9120 today too.
Despite its rather grim-looking livery, the interior was absolutely fantastic - something I hope GNE would go for if they did purchase any of them (we can hope and dream...)
It felt like it had lots of energy and power which was just waiting to be released, although you don't get to do that on the X66 all too often - with the only place being the Centrelink to build up full speed. I think that, after a week on the X66, it'll be trialled on a more vigorous (set of) route(s).
Dislike that two seats have been taken out of the back in favour of that hideous grey thing. Was quite warm too.