Irisbus Crossway
The Iveco Bus Crossway is an urban and intercity bus produced by Iveco Bus since 2006.
| Iveco Bus Crossway | |
|---|---|
 Iveco Bus Crossway of Route 41 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Iveco Bus |
| Also called | Iveco Crossway |
| Assembly | Vysoké Mýto, Czech Republic |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 2 or 3 |
| Floor type | Step entrance Low Entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Iveco Tector 6, Iveco Tector 7, Iveco Cursor 8, Iveco Cursor 9 |
| Capacity | 29 seated 66 standing |
| Power output | 260 hp 300 hp |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic ZF 6HP594, 4 Speed Automatic Voith 864.4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10790 mm |
| Width | 2550 mm |
| Curb weight | 17000 kg |
Construction features
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Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox and automatic gearbox placed to the rear ('pusher bus'). Only rear axle is powered. All axles use air suspension. On the right side are two or three doors. Interior seating is cloth. The drivers cab is integral with the rest of the vehicle.
Production and operation
In 2006, the Crossway was put into serial production. In 2013 a modernised version was introduced, with a Euro VI engine and a refreshed appearance.
Irisbus Crossway (2006-2013)
Launched in 2006 and continued production until 2013, it was the first vehicle to comply with the Euro IV Emission Standards, the ABS and ASR are standard equipment.
The Irisbus Crossway was offered in four lengths:
Crossway 10.8 m Manufactured since 2007 until 2013 as the replacement for Arway 10.6 m.
Crossway 12 m Manufactured from 2007 to 2013 together with Crossway 10.8 m. It replaces the Arway 12.8 m amd Axer 12.8 m.
Crossway 12.8 m Manufactured from 2007 until 2013 replacing the Arway 12.8 m and Axer 12.8 m, in 2013, the Crossway 12.8 m was replaced with the 13 m variant.
Crossway 13 m Manufactured since 2013 as the replacement for Crossway 12.8 m.
Iveco Crossway (2013-)
The New Iveco Crossway was launched in 2013 with five variants:
Crossway Pop
Production: 2013-Present
Dimensions: 10.8 m, 12 m, 12.8 m, 13 m (until 2013).
Engines: Iveco Tector 6 or Iveco Tector 7 mated to 6-speed manual or 4 or 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Crossway Line
Production: 2013-Presemt
Dimensions: 10.8 m, 12 m, 12.8 m, 13 m (until 2013).
Engines: Iveco Tector 6/7 or Iveco Cursor 8/9, mated to a 6-speed manual or 4/6 speed automatic transmissions.
Crossway HV
Stands for High Value. Equipped with integrated air conditioning, Vetilator and Individual Lighting systems, powered by the Cursor Engine mated to an Automatic gearbox.
Crossway Pro
Intended for Regional Transport.
Production: 2007-Present
Dimensions: 10.8 m, 12 m, 12.8 m, 13 m (until 2013).
Engines: Iveco Cursor 8 or 9 mated to a 4 or 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Crossway LE
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The low floor version of the Crossway is launched in 2007 with two variants:
City: Available for Urban and Suburban trips.
Line: Available for Suburban and Intercity trips.
Engine and Powertrain
- Iveco Tector 6 - 5.9 litre Turbocharged and Intercooled Inline-six cylinder engine with Euro IV and V emission compliant.
- Iveco Tector 7 - 6.7 litre Turbocharged and Intercooled Inline-six cylinder engine with Euro V and VI emission compliant.
- Iveco Cursor 8 - 7.9 litre Turbocharged and Intercooled Inline-six cylinder engine with Euro IV, V and EEV Emission Compliant.
- Iveco Cursor 9 - 8.7 litre Turbocharged and Intercooled Inline-six cylinder engine with Euro V and VI emission compliant.
Operators
- Netherlands: Amstelveen. Connexxion, operating 68 Iveco Crossway Low Entry[1]
- Denmark: Midttrafik, Sydtrafik, Movia, Tide Bus, Arriva Aalborg operating 118 high-floor and 24 low-floor (Crossway LE) models[2]
- Austria: ÖBB Postbus, 'over 200' buses[3]
- France: Aix-les-Bains (operated by Ondea) Côtes-d'Armor (operated by Ti'bus).
- Estonia: Operating total 88 high-floor and 43 low-floor (Crossway LE)
- Czech Republic: Operate for Exprescar Kladno on route 399 between Kladno and Prague.
- Iceland: Operate services in Reykjavik for Straeto bs.
- Italy: Operate various services in Bologna for TPER, SACA Bus, CO. ER. BUS; Bergamo, for SAB; South Tyrol, for SAD; Avellino, for AIR; Milan, for AirPulmann, ATM
References
- "IVECO Bus Nederland en Schouten Amsterdam leveren 68 IVECO Crossway's af aan Connexxion". www.iveco.com.
- "A further 142 IVECO BUS Crossways for Denmark's transit system". CNH Industrial Newsroom. July 13, 2017.
- "Iveco Bus quality wins: ÖBB Postbus, subsidiary of the Austrian Federal Railway, renews its trust in the Crossway model!". CNH Industrial Newsroom. June 29, 2016.