Scaffordmatt Alera

The **Scaffordmatt Alera** is a van bus made by NK Motors from 1976 to 2019. It replaced the Scaffordmatt A100 bus that was released in 1957. The vehicle itself was initially released with a 134-inch-long wheelbase, but in 1980, a longer and more spacious variant called the Grand Alera was released with a 171-inch wheelbase. Apart from being longer, the Grand Alera also had more cargo space and more legroom than the original model.

The vehicle rarely received any changes externally but saw improvements with every generation interior wise. It is known for its fake front grill, as well as a rear engine resembling a transit bus. There are three classes; 1500, 2500, and 3500, the latter of all having dual wheels.

## Generations

### First Generation (1976 - 1979)

The first generation was released with analog controls and manual rolldown windows, as well as a cassette player in higher trim levels.

### Second Generation (1980 - 1987)

The second generation was the first generation where the Grand Alera was sold. The interior in the second generation models was updated and now has a red LCD digital clock and new updates to the seating. The metal window rollers, buttons, and steering wheel and steering wheel column levers were all replaced with plastic ones in the second generation and were made smoother.

### Third Generation (1988 - 1995)

The third generation now has a CD player that replaced the cassette radio in higher trims, but the base trim still has the cassette player option in it. This generation now has automatic windows (except for the base trim).

### Fourth Generation (1996 - 2003)

The fourth generation has automatic windows for all trims, and this generation was the first where it was standard for the base trim as well. The interior was redesigned once again and the steering wheel was made thicker and more modern.

### Fifth Generation (2004 - 2011)

The fifth generation added the auxiliary port which was also included with the base trim model as well. The steering wheel is the same as the fourth generation, but now instead of a carved imprint logo on it, there is an actual badge on the steering wheel. Additionally, the air conditioner vents were upgraded and can now swivel, unlike in previous models, in which the vents were fixated the way they were, with the only way to control them was by turning the knob towards the left or the right or up or down. The radio was also changed and now has an actual LCD screen and navigation system on it.

### Sixth Generation (2012 - 2019)

The sixth generation's interior was completely redesigned and now has an LED touchscreen radio, as well as built in Wi-Fi. This is the last generation of the Alera until it was replaced by the NK N Series for 2020.

## Engine Options

4.2L NK Motors V803 V8 Gas engine (2500 and 3500)
 Second
4.4L NK Motors V803 V8 Gas engine (2500 and 3500)
3.3L Caterpillar CS33 Straight-six Diesel engine (2500 and 3500)
 Third
4.4L NK Motors VS815 V8 Gas engine (2500 (higher trims) and 3500)
3.3L Caterpillar CS33 Straight-six Diesel engine (2500 and 3500)
 Fourth
4.4L NK Motors VS815 V8 Gas engine (2500 (higher trims) and 3500)
5.9L Navistar DT360 Straight-six Diesel engine (2500 and 3500)
 Fifth
4.4L NK Motors VS815 V8 Gas engine (2500 (higher trims) and 3500)
5.9L Cummins ISB Straight-six Diesel engine (2500 and 3500) (2004 - 2007)
6.3L NK Motors 63V8 V8 Diesel engine (2500 and 3500) (2008 - 2011)
 Sixth
4.4L NK Motors VS815 V8 Gas engine (2500 (higher trims) and 3500)
6.3L NK Motors 63V8 V8 Diesel engine (2500 and 3500)
NK Manual Transmission