Marcopolo Andare Class: the short-route coach, 2002–2009

The Marcopolo Andare Class was a coach built for the intercity sector from 2002 at Marcopolo’s works in Rio Grande do Sul. It was mostly used on routes between towns up to 300 km apart, was fitted to Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz engines and replaced the Marcopolo Andare. Production in Brazil ended in 2009.

Marcopolo Andare at a glance

Based on one source, the Portuguese Wikipedia article on the Andare Class. The material is short, so this page is shorter than most.

History of the Marcopolo Andare

The Andare

The Andare Class was introduced in 2002 as the successor to the Marcopolo Andare. Both were aimed at the cheaper end of the intercity market rather than at long-distance coach work.

Andare Class (2002–2009)

The Andare Class was designed for runs between towns up to 300 km apart, although it could be used beyond that limit. It was fitted on Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz chassis. The model was also built in South Africa. In 2009 Marcopolo discontinued the Andare and the Andare Class together.

Design and features

• Short intercity routes: intended for journeys of up to about 300 km between towns.
• Two engine makers: built on Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz chassis.
• Made on two continents: assembled in Brazil and also in South Africa.

Marcopolo Andare versions

• Andare: the earlier model that the Andare Class replaced.
• Andare Class: the 2002 model for short intercity routes.
• South African production: the same model built outside Brazil.

The Andare Class stood below the larger Allegro and the long-distance Paradiso, and above the urban Torino. More buses are in the Marcopolo collection.

Video: Marcopolo Andare Class 1000 Mercedes Benz OH1628L

Video by ECCP09 on YouTube.

Sources

• Marcopolo Andare Class, Portuguese Wikipedia: dates, engines, use, production