Features

Features

Driveline
The driveline with Volvo D9B is available with either 260 or 310 hp and offers high torque across a broad rev range. In practice this means immediate response to the throttle,fuel-optimised acceleration and excellent low-rev pulling power.

Low fuel consumption is not just a matter of engine characteristics, it also requires a well-matched driveline. Both engine variants are available with the very latest generation of automatic transmissions featuring a choice of 4 or 6 gears and an integrated retarder. The rear axle is of drop-centre type and is available with a wide selection of ratios.

 
Brakes
The Volvo B9L family is equipped with Volvo’s electronically controlled EBS braking system, which offers a range of safety and comfort-enhancing features.  The electronic system permits a very short stopping distance and the brake discs are of a particularly temperature-resistant design.

Front suspension
The Volvo B9L features conventional lightweight front suspension, designed for minimal tyre wear.  All-round air suspension is standard, available with kneeling function.

Driver’s environment
The driver’s environment in the Volvo B9L is ergonomically designed

and features a grip-friendly steering wheel and conveniently positioned controls and instruments.

The instrument panel has large, clear instruments and a separate information display offering driver information. Logically grouped switches beside the steering wheel accompany the wheel when it is adjusted in order to always provide a perfect, individually adjusted seating position. All placed so that the driver is able to concentrate fully on the task.


Quick passenger through-flow

Low floor throughout the bus permits fast passenger movement.

 

Trouble-free maintenance
The B9L is designed for long service intervals and swift and simple maintenance. Oil change intervals are extended and many critical components are maintenance-free. In addition, Volvo’s multiplexed electronics system functions as a preventive maintenance and diagnostics tool.

Simple service
With Volvo, service and maintenance are simple matters. All service points are easily reached and, thanks to component sharing within the Volvo family, your spare parts logistics is simplified. You also benefit from our extensive service network, which we share with Volvo Trucks.