1998 Volvo Super Olympian 3asv 🔥

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

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 1998 Volvo Super Olympian 3ASV

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. The 3ASV fleet primarily used Walter Alexander ALX500

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

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