Yutong officially rolled out its T7D coach on May 10, 2017. Powered by diesel the vehicle is set to become another fist product among the company’s wide spectrum of vehicles. The same day, the state council announced the celebration of the first Chinese Brands Day, which aims to nurture independently owned brands.

Built on the success of Yutong T7, T7D is equipped with 2.8T diesel engine manufactured by Shanghai Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. and Fast transmission gearbox. With ABS+EBD, front and rear disc brakes, the vehicle achieves even higher stability and safety standards. In addition, its clutch, independent front and rear suspension systems help the vehicle improve its stability on some bumpy roads. Its advanced NVH, ventilation and AC systems provide passengers a quieter and more comfortable traveling environment.

Its rear axle final drive, clutch and combination switch fully meet the standards that are widely applicable for passenger cars. The CAN system has also greatly improved its overall quality and maneuverability. In addition, T7D has successfully passed stringent tests at extreme working conditions, such as in extremely hot (over 40 degrees) and cold (minus 26 degrees) weather and at high altitude of over 4,000 meters above the sea level.

It is also worth mentioning that T7D, equipped with a six-speed transmission gearbox, achieves even higher fuel economy and delivers more powerful performances.

In 2015, Yutong T7, a business vehicle for the high-end market, was officially revealed to the public. It soon became a new banner in China’s high-end bus market, breaking the status quo that the market had been dominated by a handful of overseas bus brands for over three decades. It has grabbed wide media and public attention at a several high-profile events, such as Prime Ministers' Meeting of SCO Member States in 2015, the well-known “Two Sessions” in 2016 and 2017, Boao Forum for Asia, and G20 Summit in Hangzhou.

So far, it has won a number of honors, such as 2016 Business Vehicle for Government Procurement, 2016 Business Vehicle Star, and 2017 Innovation Star.

“We spent over ten years in developing T7”, says Wang Jianjun, Marketing Director of Yutong Bus. From its prototype ZK6708 to T7, the bus maker invested over 400 million RMB and took China’s bus manufacturing industry to a brand new era.