Mercedes-Benz O405G (Habit)

梅斯特斯平治O405G型 掛接巴士 (西班牙 Habit型) [Config : AB59T]
The Habit-bodied Mercedes-Benz O405Gs are the signature bendy buses of TIBS, now SMRT Buses, for years. The Hispano Habit bodywork was designed by Pininfarina, who is famous for its high-end car designs. Plug doors were fitted on the two exits, and the interior design was also given a makeover. It is the most common type of bendy buses seen on the roads of Singapore, with a total of 208 buses purchased in three batches and was first introduced in June 2000.

These buses were powered by by the turbocharged Mercedes Benz OM447hA engine (11,967cc) that is Euro II compliant, and are fitted with either 4-speed ZF 4HP 590 automatic or 3-speed Voith DIWA 863.3 automatic transmission. Each bus received EDS that is either from Lawo Luminator Europa (of Aluma make) or Transit Media, both of flip-dot LED type that allow for clearer visibility at night. Underfloor air-conditioning was supplied by Konvekta and Hispacold.