At a glance
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Reliable
The well tried and tested Trucknology® results in superior reliability, and downtime is minimised due to the extended service intervals.
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Affordable
The chassis range makes use of fuel-efficient D08 and D20 common rail engines. Replacement parts are also readily available at competitive prices.
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Innovative
MAN Trucknology® technology, which has been extensively tried and tested in the TGA range, is incorporated into the MAN HB bus chassis range.
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Safe
The chassis has many safety features including ABS (anti-lock brakes), ASR (traction control) and EPB (electro-pneumatic brake).
The Pride of MAN - MAN Lion's Explorer
The MAN Lion´s Explorer bus bodywork, the successor to the well known Explorer range of bodies, and the only OE-manufactured bus body in South Africa, is designed for African conditions to exacting European standards. The body styling is in line with the MAN Lion´s family of City and Intercity buses from Germany. The MAN Lion´s Explorer body range incorporates innovative modular designs resulting in customization options, which meet our customers’ individual requirements.
State-of-the-art driveline
Safety first
The MAN Lion´s Explorer body range incorporates highest safety standards, complying with all the SABS compulsory standards relating to safety.
Highlights
- Body roll-over structural strength, seat strength and anchorage, as well as emergency exit requirements
- H7 (high intensity) headlights, fitted as standard to all Lion’s Explorer bodies, enhancing safety and night-driving capability
- The wider pneumatically operated passenger door with large glass panels for improved driver curb-side visibility and styling. The entrance has adequate passenger handrails and non-slip flooring which will help improve passenger boarding and alighting from the bus. An out-swing step can also be fitted to reduce the first step height to 300mm (optional extra).
- All doors are interlinked to the park brake as an additional safety feature.
- In addition to the EBS 5 braking system, a retarder or intarder (depending on the chassis model) is a standard fitment on all MAN HB bus chassis, ensuring that all the chassis braking safety standards are exceeded.
Travelling in comfort
The passenger saloon area combines comfort, safety and functional design.
Highlights
- Panoramic windows and the use of attractive practical interior finishing materials, create a bright and friendly atmosphere.
- The many seating options and styles available from our list of recommended suppliers enhance the interior comfort and appearance.
- The driver´s workstation, with its attractive design, is in a class of its own. The controls are logically arranged and within easy reach of the driver, focusing on the central LCD display which incorporates all servicing and diagnostic information.
- The driver´s seat and steering wheel are pneumatically adjustable ensuring the ultimate in driver comfort.