1998 Volvo Super Olympian 3asv Review

To accommodate the low-floor design, the staircase was moved backward compared to older Olympian models, preventing seats from being installed directly in front of it.

Introduced in 1998, the was a low-floor, three-axle double-deck bus chassis that replaced the high-floor Volvo Olympian . The 3ASV designation refers specifically to the 12-meter models operated by Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) in Hong Kong, which was the first company to take delivery of this model. Performance and Specifications

Standard 12-meter models like the 3ASV can carry approximately 125 passengers (around 83 seated and 42 standing). 1998 Volvo Super Olympian 3ASV

The 1998 production batch brought significant mechanical shifts to accommodate low-floor urban transit:

The 3ASV fleet primarily used Walter Alexander ALX500 bodywork , though some later units received Australian Volgren CR223LD bodies. Operational Status To accommodate the low-floor design, the staircase was

It is powered by a transversely mounted Volvo D10A-285 engine , producing 285 hp and 1220 Nm of torque.

Most early units featured narrow 2+2 seating on the upper deck to maximize capacity. Most early units featured narrow 2+2 seating on

The original 3ASV units were notable for their , which were replaced by electronic signs in subsequent production years. Most of the 1998/1999 fleet in Hong Kong reached the end of its service life and was fully retired by late 2020 . 6-meter short-wheelbase version of this bus?