B9L Articulated features

Features

Driveline
The driveline with Volvo D9B is available with 360 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. The engine is 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 Volvo B9L Articulated is easy to drive even in congested inner-city traffic conditions. The driver's compartment is ergonomically designed and is equipped with a number of practical features. For example, the steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and angle using a simple control.

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.