Broadview, Ill.-based Windy City Limousine recently took delivery of three 56 passenger 2016 Van Hool CX45’s from ABC Companies.
The new luxury coaches are powered by a 425 HP Cummins ISX engine coupled to an Allison B500 six-speed transmission and feature Van Hool safety features, including three-point seatbelts, backup cameras, a lane departure warning system, anti-lock brakes, Smartwave Tire Pressure Monitoring, Kidde Fire Suppression Systems, automatic stability control, daytime running lights, curbside lighting and adaptive static aiming lights.
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In keeping with Windy City’s commitment to providing the highest level of amenities, they also opted for enclosed overhead parcel racks, wood grain flooring, 110-volt and USB outlets, and an REI Elite entertainment system with wireless microphone.
Additionally, Daniel’s Charters of Lula, Ga., took delivery of two Van Hool CX35’s from ABC.
The 40 passenger luxury coaches are equipped with wood flooring, enclosed parcel racks, VanHool Grand Luxe passenger seating with leather inserts, 110-volt outlets w/ USB ports, back up cameras and an REI deluxe entertainment system with four 15-inch LCD monitors.
They’re powered by Cummins ISL 9 345 HP engines linked to Allison B500 Gen5 Transmissions and include Van Hool standard safety features such as three-point seatbelts, backup camera, lane departure warning, anti-lock brakes, Smartwave Tire Pressure Monitoring, Kidde fire suppression systems, Automatic Stability Control, daytime running lights, curbside lighting and adaptive static aiming lights.
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