1998 Volvo Super Olympian 3asv ●

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

The 1998 production batch brought significant mechanical shifts to accommodate low-floor urban transit: 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 . Most early units featured narrow 2+2 seating on

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 Interior and Design The 3ASV fleet primarily used

The 3ASV fleet primarily used Walter Alexander ALX500 bodywork , though some later units received Australian Volgren CR223LD bodies. Operational Status

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