volvo

9700

Increasingly profitable with every kilometre you drive

as the competition gets tougher and fuel prices climb higher than ever, you need efficient tools in order to run a profitable operation. tools that contribute to increased income and lower total costs. tools that help you truly achieve higher productivity. that aim is always in sharp focus during the development of every aspect of our total offer. From passenger environment to driveline, from financing to servicing. all with the goal that your profitability should increase with every kilometre you drive. and with these words, it is now time to introduce the latest generation of the volvo 9700. an entirely new coach featuring volvo-unique safety, a striking modern design and driving properties that beat just about everything else. a model range flexible enough to allow you to tailor a bus that exactly meets your needs. and a wide range of services that give you security, simplicity and predictability in your everyday operations. Welcome aboard the new volvo 9700!

Give your passengers a safe total experience

satisfied passengers are one of the most important keys to a profitable operation. and the longer the journey, the greater the demand that all their expectations really are fulfilled. With the new volvo 9700, you can offer your passengers a safe total experience, right from the very start.

unique volvo protection For Driver anD guiDe. the drivers seat in the volvo 9700 comes with an integrated three-point seat belt. in order to improve safety for the driver and guide still further, volvo has introduced Front impact protection (Fip) and knee impact protection the first manufacturer to do so. the former is a frontal collision protection system that absorbs and diverts impact forces in the event of a frontal collision. knee impact protection reduces the risk of injury to the drivers knees and legs in a frontal collision. it consists of energy-absorbing panels positioned at knee height behind the instrument panel. in an impact where the drivers knees strike the instrument panel, the kinetic energy is absorbed by the impact panels which crumple gently and in a controlled manner to minimise injury.

Full control. getting behind the wheel of the new volvo 9700 gives an immediate sense of full control. the new, harmoniously designed drivers environment offers both high comfort and a commanding overview. the elegantly designed instrument panel is easy to read with a clear, large display for driver information positioned centrally in the main instrument binnacle. all the controls are logically grouped, positioned within convenient reach. large windows and mirrors with integrated close-quarter mirrors provide perfect visibility all round. the lighting itself is worth a chapter of its own. Daytime lighting is provided by leD lamps, which have a virtually limitless lifetime. its a solution that volvo was the first manufacturer to offer. the main headlamps provide a powerful beam of light and offer excellent night-time visibility. all the more so if you choose Bixenon lamps, which also have a far longer lifespan than conventional lamps. the new tail lights are large and positioned high up in the body so they can be seen clearly.

the First impression. the volvo 9700 is a coach that makes an impression. a modern exterior with characteristic volvo feel is matched by an elegant interior featuring soft, gentle shapes and welldesigned trim. the luggage racks, handles, fittings and ceiling panel are all designed to reinforce the impression of space. you can choose between different colour themes, where the roof lining, walls, floor, curtains, blinds and seat covers all match one another in light or dark shades. read more about our interior trim alternatives under specifications.

environmentally optimiseD. the volvo 9700 not only offers low fuel consumption, it also has particularly low emissions. the bus is certified for euro 4 and the 340 hp and 420 hp alternatives are already available in an incentive variant for euro 5, which will come into force within the eu in 2009. By after-treating the exhaust gases with scr (selective catalytic reduction) the nitrogen oxides are converted into harmless nitrogen gas and water vapour. the technology is simple and reliable, and has the huge advantage of being able to meet forthcoming emission requirements with particularly good fuel economy.

volvo First With Fups in Buses. in a frontal collision between a bus and a passenger car, it is the occupants of the car that suffer the greatest risk of injury. in order to improve their safety, the volvo 9700 is equipped with Fups (Front underrun protection system). the underrun protection system consists of a steel beam fitted behind the bumper that prevents the car from becoming wedged under the bus. in a collision, it absorbs the cars impact energy while at the same time giving under the impact and allowing itself to deform to lessen the force of the impact. volvo is the first vehicle manufacturer to fit this type of underrun protection system to buses.

Specifications
Drivers compartment. the drivers compartment is spacious, effectively sound-insulated and ergonomically designed, with well-placed controls, easy to read instruments and an adjustable steering wheel. the curved instrument panel has a dark, light-absorbing surface that counteracts reflections. main structure. the main structure of stainless steel provides exceptional corrosion resistance and makes it easy to maintain the vehicle. Braking systems. volvo electronically controlled airconDition unit. Fully automatic air conditioning. it is also possible to specify roof-mounted heaters and separate climate control for the driver. the volvo 9700 6x2 can be delivered with an ac spoiler. passenger environment. a spacious, comfortable and safe passenger environment with a pleasant climate and low noise level. there is a wide range of equipment alternatives including a fully automatic, highly effective ventilation system, three-point seat belts, booster cushions for children and several comfort-enhancing options. Dimensions colouristic lines (colour-coDeD interior). the volvo 9700 can be optionally specified with volvos specially designed colour-matched interior, with the roof, walls, floor and seat covers matching one another perfectly. choose between three light, cool alternatives and three warmer, somewhat darker shades. light room cool & contrast: available with polar Winter, polar autumn, polar summer. Dark room Warmth & harmony: available with northern star, northern archipelago, northern sea. engine. volvo Dh12 with 340 hp (1700 nm), 380 hp (1850 nm), 420 hp (2000 nm) or 460 hp (2200 nm). available in mid-mounted or rear-mounted configuration. all the engine alternatives meet euro 4. the 340 hp and 420 hp alternatives are also available in a euro 5 incentive version. three equipment levels. the volvo 9700 is available with three equipment levels: comfort, optimal and prestige, each offering a range of alternatives as regards performance, passenger environment, drivers environment, av systems, climate system and much more. volvo 9700 With miD-mounteD engine. height: 3.40, 3.60, 3.80 m. Width: 2.55 m. length: 10.415.0 m. luggage capacity: two-axle: up to 13 m. three-axle: up to 16 m. volvo 9700 with 3.80 m height is available with a theatre floor. you can find a detailed description of the contents of each level on www.volvobuses.com. volvo 9700 With rear-mounteD engine. height: 3.40, 3.60, 3.80 m. Width: 2.55 m. length: 12.313.8 m. luggage capacity: two-axle: up to 10.5 m. three-axle: up to 12 m. volvo 9700 with 3.80 m height is available with a theatre floor. comfort offers excellent basic comfort and good performance. intended for express buses, for instance. optimal is for you if you want to give your passengers and drivers higher comfort, and is suitable for comfortable intercity and charter operations. prestige is the very best of the best. it includes as standard everything that is usually optional. gross Weight. maximum gross weight is 19,000 kg in two-axle configuration, 26,500 kg for the three-axle version. disc brakes (eBs) and esp (electronic stability program), volvo engine Brake. volvo compact retarder as an option. the automatic transmissions feature an integrated retarder as standard. Doors. 1+1 (Front door opening inwards, or outwards and to the rear). rear axle. rear axle with a range of ratios from 2.64:1 till 5.63:1 for best performance within each application area. suspension. electronically controlled air suspension with kneeling function. independent front suspension. transmissions. volvo i-shift with 12 forward gears. automatic transmissions.
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