Scania Citywide

Last updated

Scania Citywide
Scania Citywide12 Vitalis Pole Notre-Dame.jpg
Scania CN 340 UB4x2EB Citywide LF CNG on trials in France.
Overview
Manufacturer Scania
Also calledScania Citywide LE/Scania Citywide LEA/Scania Citywide LF/Scania Citywide LFA/Scania Citywide LFDD
Production2011–2024
Assembly Poland: Słupsk
Body and chassis
Class Complete bus
Body style Single-decker/double-decker city/intercity bus
Layout Longitudinal/transverse rear-engine design
Doors1 door, 2 doors and 3 doors
Floor type
Powertrain
Engine
  • Euro V/EEV
  • 9.3 L DC9 I5 (diesel)
  • 9.3 L DC9 E02 I5 (ED95)
  • 9.3 L OC9 I5 (CNG or biomethane)
  • Euro VI
  • 6.7 L DC07 I6 280hp 1100Nm (diesel)
  • 9.3 L DC09 I5 250/280/320/360hp 1250–1700Nm (diesel or biodiesel)
  • 9.3 L OC09 I5 280/320/340hp 1350–1600Nm (CNG or biomethane)
  • TBA (ED95)
Power output250-360 hp
Transmission
  • 6-Speed ZF Ecomat
  • 6-Speed ZF Ecolife
  • 6-speed Scania fully automatic
  • 8-speed Scania Opticruise
Dimensions
Length12–18.1  m (39  ft 4  in  – 59 ft 5 in)
Width2.55 m (8 ft 4 in)
Height3.3–3.4 m (10 ft 10 in – 11 ft 2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor
Successor Scania Fencer

The Scania Citywide is a series of integrally-constructed low-floor and low-entry buses manufactured by Scania from 2011 to 2024 as the successor to the Scania OmniCity and OmniLink. [1] It consists of two models: the Citywide LF is built on the Scania N-series chassis, whereas the Citywide LE rides on the Scania K-series chassis. These were exclusively available in mainland Europe, except in the UK and Ireland, where Scania chose to rely on Alexander Dennis, Irizar and other local bodywork manufacturers instead. The series shares some front styling details with the Touring coach, while most of the design is a simple facelift from its prior models.

Contents

The Scania Citywide was assembled at Scania's plant in Słupsk, Poland as part of Scania's complete range of buses (alongside the flagship Touring and the inter-capacity alternative Interlink). Production of the Citywide will cease alongside the Interlink and Low-Floor chassis as part of a restructuring of the Scania Bus division in 2024. [2]

Scania Citywide LF

The Scania Citywide LF (CN) is a transverse-engined low-floor city bus based on the Scania N-series chassis. It replaces the Scania OmniCity in 2011. This bus is entirely low-floor and is intended for intense inner-city services. It is available as a two-axle (CN UB4x2EB) between 10.9 and 12.0 metres and as an articulated bus (CN UA6x2/2EB) at 18.0 metres, known as the Scania Citywide LFA.

The Scania Citywide LFDD (CN UD4x2EB) is a double-decker bus demonstrator based on the Citywide LF, which was placed an order for one from Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in 2014, [3] with the first being delivered in February 2015. [4] The LFDD utilizes the newly-developed 6.7-litre DC07 engine, which is a rebranded Cummins ISB 6.7 and a ZF Ecolife 6AP1402B Gearbox.

Scania Citywide LE

Citywide LE Hybrid rear. Bus Scania Citywide LE hybrid. Spielvogel 2.jpg
Citywide LE Hybrid rear.

The Scania Citywide LE (CK) is a longitudinally-engined low-entry city and intercity bus. It is based on the Scania K-series chassis, and was introduced in 2011 to replace the Scania OmniLink. This bus is not entirely low floor, although it does contain a low entrance and low floor area at the front of the bus; it is intended for quieter intercity or suburban routes. It is available as a two- (CK UB4x2LB) or tri-axle (CK UB6x2*4LB) between 12.0 and 14.8 metres, and as an articulated bus (CK UA6x2/2LB) at 18.1 metres, known as the Scania Citywide LEA.

In 2013, Scania started testing the Citywide LE as a diesel-electric hybrid-powered bus, and in 2014 both the 12.0-metre two-axle and the 14.8-metre tri-axle were introduced in diesel-electric hybrid-powered versions. [5] [6]

A Suburban version of the Citywide LE is also available from 2017, known as the Scania Citywide LE Suburban.

For the Nordic markets, Scania released in 2014 an in-house competitor to the Citywide LE with the Scania OmniExpress 3.20 LE. An interesting design is that the Citywide LE Hybrid has a swooping roofline in the front and the rear it is a rear roof spoiler.

Second Generation (2019–2024)

The second generation Citywide was unveiled to the public on 17 October 2019. [7] It featured a seven-inch semi digital instrument cluster as well as a new steering wheel with audio controls similar to its found in modern trucks. The new Citywide LF featured a side-mounted longitudinal engine instead of transverse engine.

In addition to the internal combustion engine, a battery electric version (Citywide BEV) was also made available for the first time.

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania AB</span> Swedish truck and bus manufacturer

Scania AB, stylised SCANIA in its products, is a major Swedish manufacturer headquartered in Södertälje, focusing on commercial vehicles—specifically heavy lorries, trucks and buses. It also manufactures diesel engines for heavy vehicles as well as marine and general industrial applications.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mercedes-Benz Citaro</span> Low-floor bus from Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus

The Mercedes-Benz Citaro is a single-decker, rigid or articulated bus manufactured by Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus. Introduced in 1997, the Citaro is available in a range of configurations, and is in widespread use throughout Europe and parts of Asia, with more than 55,000 produced by December 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania N113</span> Motor vehicle

The Scania N113 was a transverse-engined step-entrance and low-floor city bus chassis manufactured by Scania between 1988 and 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Van Hool</span> Belgian bus, coach and trailer manufacturer

Van Hool NV is a Belgian coachbuilder and manufacturer of buses, coaches, trolleybuses, and trailers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Midibus</span> Single decker buses (length 8-11 metres)

A midibus is a classification of single-decker minibuses which are generally larger than a traditional minibus but smaller than a full-size single decker and can be anywhere between 8 metres and 11 metres long. While used in many parts of the world, the midibus is perhaps most common in the United Kingdom, where operators have found them more economical, and to have a sufficient number of seats compared to full size single-decker buses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania OmniCity</span> Low-floor Scania city bus on integral chassis

The Scania OmniCity is an integrally constructed transverse-engined low floor city bus that was available from Scania on the European market between 1997 and 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dennis Trident 2</span> 2-axle low-floor double-decker bus

The Dennis Trident 2 is a 2-axle low-floor double-decker bus chassis originally manufactured by Dennis, which was unveiled in 1997 and replaced the Dennis Arrow. It was built by TransBus after Dennis was incorporated into the group in 2001, then from 2004, it was built by Alexander Dennis following the collapse of TransBus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">East Lancashire Coachbuilders</span> Bus bodywork manufacturer based in Blackburn, England

East Lancashire Coachbuilders Limited was a manufacturer of bus bodies and carriages founded in 1934 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. The company went into administration for a short while in August 2007, before being bought by Darwen Group and performed a reverse takeover with Optare when its parent purchased the company in 2008 and its site and business was later closed in 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania OmniLink</span> Low-entry Scania city bus on integral chassis

The Scania OmniLink is a series of integrally constructed rear longitudinal-engined low-entry city buses available on the European market. It is a complete integral product built by Scania of Sweden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania K series</span> Motor vehicle

The Scania K series is a series of chassis in Scania's city bus and coach range with longitudinally, straight-up mounted engine at the rear, replacing the K- and L-type (L94) chassis of the 4 series. The K series was first presented on Busworld 2005 in Kortrijk, Belgium, and models were available from 2006.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania 4-series (bus)</span> Scania low floor city bus and coach class

The Scania 4-series low floor city bus and coach range was introduced by Scania in 1997 as a successor to the 3-series bus range.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">MAN Lion's City</span> German public transit buses

The MAN Lion's City is a range of low-floor and low-entry public buses built by German truck and bus manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus since 1996 primarily for the European market, but is also available in chassis-only variants worldwide. The name Lion's City has been used since 2006, when MAN's public bus models which had been marketed separately were gathered into one range, when also most models received a facelift. The first models to be introduced were the 12-metre low-floor intercity bus NÜ xx3 (A20) in 1996, the 12-metre city bus NL xx3 (A21) in 1997 and the articulated NG xx3 (A23) in 1998. As with former MAN bus models the power-rating made up part of the model name, giving the NÜ-series buses with power-ratings of 260 and 310 hp model names NÜ 263 and NÜ 313 respectively. The main production sites are in Starachowice and Sady in Poland, but the models have also been built in Germany, Turkey and Malaysia. Initially most of the midibus variants were manufactured by Göppel Bus in Augsburg, later Nobitz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania N series</span> Motor vehicle

The Scania N series is a line of low-floor bus chassis with straight-up, transversely mounted Euro IV or newer engine at the rear, built by Scania since 2006, replacing the Scania N94.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Optare Olympus</span> Double-decker bus

The Optare Olympus is a double-decker bus built by Optare, East Lancs and Darwen. It could be built as a body available on Alexander Dennis Enviro400, Volvo B9TL or Scania N230UD/N270UD chassis with the 2-axle and 3-axle variants. It is the double-decker equivalent of the Optare Esteem. Some 3-axle Olympus buses were built.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Single-deck bus</span> Bus with a single deck for passengers

A single-decker bus or single-decker is a bus that has a single deck for passengers. Normally the use of the term single-decker refers to a standard two-axled rigid bus, in direct contrast to the use of the term double-decker bus, which is essentially a bus with two passenger decks and a staircase. These types of single-deckers may feature one or more doors, and varying internal combustion engine positions. The majority of single-deckers have a length of up to 12 metres, although some exceptions of longer buses exist. They also typically weigh between 11 and 14 tons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">MAN Truck & Bus</span> International manufacturer of commercial vehicles

MAN Truck & Bus SE is a subsidiary of Traton, and one of the leading international providers of commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, MAN Truck & Bus produces vans in the range from 3.0 to 5.5 t gvw, trucks in the range from 7.49 to 44 t gvw, heavy goods vehicles up to 250 t road train gvw, bus-chassis, coaches, interurban coaches, and city buses. MAN Truck & Bus also produces diesel and natural-gas engines. The MAN acronym originally stood for Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg AG, formerly MAN AG.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania 3-series (bus)</span> Motor vehicle

The Scania 3-series bus range was introduced by Scania in 1988 and was superseded by the 4-series bus range in 1999.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">MAN NG272</span> Motor vehicle

The MAN NG272 was a low floor articulated single-decker bus built by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge from 1990 until 1992. It was an articulated development from the MAN NL202. Especially sold in Europe, in particular in Germany, it was replaced by the MAN NG272(2) (A11) in 1992.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alexander Dennis Enviro500 MMC</span> 3-axle double-decker bus

The Alexander Dennis Enviro500 MMC is a low-floor, three-axle double-decker bus produced by the British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis since 2012, replacing the Alexander Dennis Enviro500. The Enviro500 MMC is available powered by either Euro VI diesel or hybrid-electric and later fully-electric powertrains.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scania OmniExpress</span> Motor vehicle

The Scania OmniExpress is a series of semi-integral single-deck coaches, intercity buses and city buses built by Scania in from 2007 until 2017. The OmniExpress 3.40 and OmniExpress 3.60, built to respective heights, are available as coach and intercity buses on the K EB and K IB chassis throughout Europe, including Russia, and right-hand drive versions for UK and Ireland. The 3.31-metre high OmniExpress 3.20 is available as an intercity bus, also on both K EB and K IB, in most of Europe, and the OmniExpress 3.20 LE is available as a low-entry city bus on K UB chassis in the Nordic countries.

References

  1. "Scania introduces Citywide – a brand new family of city and suburban buses". Scania. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  2. Peat, Chris (5 June 2023). "Scania closing body production plant in business reshaping". Bus & Coach Buyer. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  3. "Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) bestellen Scania Citywide als Doppeldecker-Prototypen" [BVG order Scania Citywide as double-decker prototypes] (in German). Scania Deutschland. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  4. "New Scania double-decker in Berlin operations". Scania. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  5. "Scania launches competitive hybridised city bus". Scania. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  6. "New hybridised Scania Citywide bus runs on biodiesel". Scania. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  7. "Press kit: Busworld Europe 2019". Scania. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2020.