It introduced electronically controlled air suspension and a full low-floor layout, though the radiator was moved behind the front axle to achieve this.
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.
Despite power increases over its predecessor, it is noted for struggling on steep inclines and having limited steering ability, requiring mechanical adjustments for hilly routes in Hong Kong. Interior and Design 1998 Volvo Super Olympian 3ASV
The initial 1998/1999 batch (3ASV1-61) utilized a ZF 4HP590 gearbox, while later units transitioned to the 5-speed ZF 5HP590 .
The 3ASV fleet primarily used Walter Alexander ALX500 bodywork , though some later units received Australian Volgren CR223LD bodies. Operational Status It introduced electronically controlled air suspension and a
It is powered by a transversely mounted Volvo D10A-285 engine , producing 285 hp and 1220 Nm of torque.
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 Interior and Design The initial 1998/1999 batch (3ASV1-61)
The 1998 production batch brought significant mechanical shifts to accommodate low-floor urban transit: