[1] It succeeded the O404 and was originally introduced as the flagship of Mercedes-Benz touring coach range.

[2] In year 1999, the O580 Travego 1st generation with all new exterior design succeeded the O404 in the segment of luxury touring coach flagship.

Technical novelties include: All new driver seat with a joystick for shifting instead of traditional gearshift lever.

One year after its introduction, the Travego received new assistance systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ART), Lane Assist (SPA), Continuous Brake Limiter (DBL), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which were available either as standard or as optional equipment.

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