| Volvo 9700 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 2001–present |
| Assembly | Lieto, Finland Tampere, Finland (-2008) Wrocław, Poland Tultitlan, Mexico (-2016) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial vehicle |
| Body style | Coach |
| Doors | 1-1-0, 1-0-1, 1-2-0 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | Volvo B12B, B12M, B7R, B9R, B13R, B11R, B8R |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.3–15.0 m |
| Width | 2.55 m |
| Height | 9700S: 3.42 m 9700H: 3.61 m 9700HD: 3.73 m |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Star 302, Star 502, Star 602 Vector 330, Regal 350, Volvo 7550 |
| Successor | Volvo 9800 (Mexican market) |
The Volvo 9700 is a range of coaches manufactured by Volvo. It was introduced in 2001 as a replacement for the Carrus Star and Vector/Regal models. There are three main models in different heights; 9700S (3.42 m), 9700H (3.61 m) and 9700HD (3.73 m). The 9700S is available only in the Nordic countries. In addition there is the stripped down 9500 and the 9900 with theater seating. The coaches come in a variety of lengths up to 15 metres, depending on models and markets. Volvo 9700 is currently sold in most of Europe and North America (including Canada, United States and Mexico). In 2015, the Volvo 9800 was launched as a replacement for the 9700 in the Mexican market, followed by the double-decker 9800DD in March 2018.