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MAN Lion’s City A84: Dependable, economic and efficient

At a glance

  • Economic
    With its low consumption, clean burning common-rail engine and low life-cycle costs, the Lion’s City A84 sets new standards for dependability, economy and efficiency.
  • Innovative design
    Definitely a head-turner on any city street, the Lion’s City A84 always leaves a striking impression of composed self-assurance. It has a future-proofed design that integrates tangible benefits such as improved serviceability with striking good looks.
  • Safe and comfortable
    Proven quality, comfort and technology enable this low-entry bus to win not only the hearts of passengers, but also the minds of fleet operators, transport company Directors and drivers.

The Lion’s City LE embodies a versatile bus concept that cuts a fine figure on any city thoroughfare. Proven quality and technology have enabled this low-entry bus to win not only the hearts of passengers, but also the minds of fleet operators and transport company directors.

State-of-the-art driveline

The MAN Lion’s City brings children to school, workers to work, fans to their stadiums and music-lovers to the opera. And wherever your journey takes you, MAN’s powerful common rail diesel engines have the torque and economy to match the exceptional reliability. MAN’s comprehensive engineering knowledge and qualified technological consulting are sure to make the journey a good one.

With an MAN engine comes impressive performance, efficient fuel consumption and almost legendary reliability – top-level achievements that belong to every one of MAN’s engines. In addition to that MAN’s innovative components boast the utmost quality and efficiency.

Top comfort and safety features

The Lion’s City A84 embodies a versatile bus concept that cuts a fine figure on any city thoroughfare. Proven quality, comfort and technology enable this low-entry bus to win not only the hearts of passengers, but also the minds of fleet operators, transport company

Directors and drivers. The 12 metre bus packs a lot of punch in terms of passenger comfort, reliability, safety and efficiency.

Overview of body specifications

  • 3CR12 body structure and floor plates
  • Chromaprep exterior bodyside panels
  • One-piece GRP roof design with integrated steel eaves
  • Two emergency exit roof hatches as per SANS 20036
  • Aerodynamic frontal design of the body reduces ‘drag’ contributing to improved fuel economy
  • Front header box fitted with destination equipment
  • Three-piece front bumper manufactured from moulded glass reinforced plastic (GRP)
  • H7 high intensity headlights
  • Two rear view mirrors
  • Bonded bodyside windows
  • Passenger entrance door - two leaf in-swing door pneumatically operated
  • Interior bodyside trim in formica
  • GRP contoured ceiling
  • PVC floor covering with plastic welded seams
  • Lockable fuel tank flap
  • Acid-protected lockable battery compartment, housing the slide-out battery cradle and the tool kit
  • Stone guards and mud flaps fitted behind all wheels
  • Roof mounted air conditioning
  • Forced draft ventilation system
  • Customer specified seats from MAN approved suppliers
  • Various seating configurations available
  • Lap belts on all passenger seats
  • Radio/CD combination
  • Additional passenger entrance in wheelbase
  • Other options available on request
A 2760
B 5925
C 3440
Front entry angle 8 degrees
Departure angle 9 degrees

Feel-good space for city dwellers

Attractive and ergonomic in design, the passenger compartment is totally oriented towards the comfort and convenience of commuters.

  • The step-less low entry makes it easy for reduced-mobility and elderly passengers to board and disembark.
  • The bright colorful interior makes the passenger compartment inviting and cheerful whilst the ergonomic seats offer ample legroom, further enhancing passenger comfort.
  • Standing passengers can take a firm grip of uprights and handrails.
  • Infant buggies and wheelchairs are also conveniently positioned.
  • Flip-down seats are positioned in the wheelchair bays, offering additional seating when not in use.
  • The kneeling function enables the nearside to settle 80mm, further enhancing the ease of boarding.
  • Large tinted side windows for brightness inside and great views of city life outside

The cockpit for the city pilot

In this cockpit everything is just right. The driver feels immediately at home with the layout and can focus on the job at hand, driving safely and economically.

  • The controls are logically laid out and effortlessly reachable.
  • All the important driver information is available at a glance and all the instruments are easily readable in daylight and at night.
  • Liquid-crystal display for operating status and diagnostic data
  • The adjustable, air-sprung driver’s seat is a workplace where comfort reigns supreme. The luxurious seat can be adjusted in numerous ways, designed for maximum ergonomic benefit to keep the driver fully at ease and fully aware of the traffic situation.
  • The height and angle of the steering wheel can also be adjusted to suit the driver.
  • Clear visibility through curved front windscreen.

Manufactured for safety – The Body structure

  • The body frame structure with its continuous vertical pillars and diagonal bracing are manufactured from corrosion resistant 3CR12 steel tubing, adding to the overall strength of the vehicle and providing all important rollover protection.
  • Corrosion resistant chromaprep panels are bonded to the body side exterior of the body structure, while the front and rear ends are clad with aesthetically pleasing moulded glass reinforced plastic (GRP) components.
  • The roof, incorporating two emergency exit escape roof hatches, is a moulded GRP skin with integrated steel eaves bonded to the structure.

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