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        "msgid": "new-armada-launches-skylander-r25-double-decker-with-luxurious-cabin-1780147354",
        "date": "2026-05-25 19:01:00",
        "title": "New Armada Launches Skylander R25 Double Decker with Luxurious Cabin",
        "author": "Azwar Ferdian",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "New Armada has unveiled its Skylander R25 Double Decker at Busworld 2026, featuring a German MAN chassis and a design inspired by eyeliner for a sharper appearance. The bus offers luxurious interiors with executive seating, sleeper compartments, and a segregated first-class section, enhancing passenger comfort on long journeys.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2013 Coachbuilder New Armada has made a bold entry into the\nnational commercial vehicle scene with the launch of its latest\ndouble-decker bus body, the Skylander R25 Double Decker (DD), at\nBusworld 2026. Operated under PO UTrans, the double-decker stands\nproudly on a premium German MAN chassis. Externally, the Skylander R25\u2019s\nsignature fierce and aggressive aura is strongly maintained. New Armada\nintroduced distinctive touches to the main lighting area with special\nornaments, making the body silhouette appear more dynamic while in\nmotion. Deddy Hermawan, Development Design at New Armada Coachbuilder,\nexplained that the face modifications were inspired by eye makeup\ntechniques to enhance the vehicle\u2019s character. \u201cThe Skylander R25 DD\u2019s\nconcept draws from eyeliner to shape the eyes for a sharper, more\nattractive appearance,\u201d Deddy told Kompas.com recently. He added that\nemphasising the eye corners was intentional to make the narrow-set\nheadlights project a more menacing look. Additionally, the new facial\nproportions were designed to balance the tall stature of the\ndouble-decker. Beyond lighting, the front windscreen border component,\ncommonly known as \u2018bando\u2019, also underwent redesign. For the Double\nDecker variant, New Armada designed the bando with a much more minimal\nprofile. \u201cThe bando has been made thinner near the windscreen and\nextended sideways. Its long, slim design imparts an aerodynamic\nimpression,\u201d he said. Turning to the rear, New Armada applied a\ndifferent design approach to the rear air circulation system. According\nto Deddy, the engine heat and rear AC exhaust areas have been redesigned\nto be more exposed, giving a bold impression. Inside, PO UTrans\u2019\ndouble-decker cabin offers a highly luxurious class division for\npassengers throughout the journey. The lower deck is focused on maximum\ncomfort, featuring executive class seats with leg rests. Notably, two\nexclusive sleeper compartments are integrated into the lower deck for\npassengers seeking full privacy. Upon stepping onto the upper deck,\npassengers are greeted by a unique configuration. At the front, a\nsegregated compartment is provided, suitable for first-class experiences\nor group travel. The remaining space from the middle to the rear is\nfully occupied by spacious executive seats. A luggage compartment is\npositioned at the very rear, with a toilet on the lower deck.<\/p>",
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