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TEST DRIVE IVECO SHUTTLE 22
it in the cabin, really extends its life
because it’s always cool.”
As to why the Daily Shuttle 22 is a
smart choice for operators. Stavrinou
says that the advantage to this vehicle
is that there are already a lot in
operation.
“In the driveline the platform’s the
same as the rest of our range,” he
added.
“So, for spare parts and servicing
there’s a real advantage. If you want
to replace the instrument cluster
or the turbo or something like that,
it’s not a unique product. The front
bumper, the bonnet, the doors are all
ESP9 OVERVIEW
ABS – Anti-lock Braking System avoids wheel locking during heavy
braking moments
ASR – Anti-Slip Regulator, which acts on the engine and the brakes, preventing
the drive wheels from skidding
EBD – Electronic Brake Force dDstribution shares the brake force between front
and rear axles
ESP – Electronic Stability Program brakes each wheel and controls the engine
by reducing the number of revolutions if the vehicle becomes unstable
HBA – Hydraulic Brake Assist ensures emergency braking is as
effective as possible
HFC – Hydraulic Fading Compensation detects brakes’ fading conditions,
increasing the brake circuit pressure up to ABS intervention level
HHC – Hill Hold Control acts on the braking pressure to hold the vehicle
during uphill departure
No matter what vehicle
you buy, safety is the
main priority.
the same – simplicity of range makes
for real advantages for operators and
reduction in downtime.”
THE DRIVE
The Shuttle 22 is the latest entry
to the Iveco minibus family and,
although called a minibus in size, it
looks pretty impressive and larger
Top:
Versatile
in its drive,
the Shuttle
22 handles
both urban
roads and
rural, winding
routes with
ease.
Below:
ZF Hi-matic
transmission
with Eco
mode.
than what you’d expect up close.
Yes, this is the base model of the
range and there is an Executive option
available but, although not a top-of-therange
vehicle, it comes with a long list
of features as standard across the range.
This would have to be one of the key
selling points to certainly take note of.
Under the bonnet things couldn’t get
any simpler, with clear and easy access
to brake fluid, washer water bottle,
water coolant, oil levels and top-up. The
battery is by the passenger steps, but
there’s a jump-start port here, too.
To make it even easier, on the driver
display there are indicators when you
turn the ignition on that show all oil and
water levels without going under the
bonnet. No excuse for not doing your
daily checks.
The overall length is 7.5 metres, the
external height is just over 2.9 metres
and internal cabin height is 1.8m, so
standing height for many. External
safety features include daytime running
lights and the mirrors have been carried
over from the previous model – if they
work well, why change? Truly great
vision from these mirrors – some of the
best we have tried – and electric and
heated with good blind spot visibility
at the base.
From a driver’s perspective the
driver’s area works really well, with an
easy-to-read dash with touchscreen
multimedia system, in-built reverse
camera and really simple-to-use
functions that show you everything
you could need to know about the
vehicle. The seat was a particularly
notable feature, which feels like you’re
sitting in an armchair.
Stavrinou mentioned before the drive
that the electronically controlled airbag
suspension would probably be a little bit
jerkier unladen than if you had a couple
of passengers onboard. Iveco’s thinking
is that it would rather have it drive well
HRB – Hydraulic Rear-wheel Boost, which, in case of emergency braking, boosts
the rear brake force to help reduce vehicle stopping distance
LAC – Load Adaptive-braking Control identifies changes in the vehicle mass
and center of gravity along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and adapts
the interventions of ABS, traction control and ESP
MSR – Motor Slip Regulation is engine speed management to control engine
overrun braking
RMI – Roll Movement Intervention mitigates dangerous roll-over situations
during dynamic driving, such as evasive manoeuvres, U- turns, etc.
ROM – Roll-Over Mitigation acts as an extension of RMI by mitigating rollover
during quasi-stationary manoeuvres, such as motorway exits
TSM – Trailer Sway Mitigation detects the presence of a trailer and adapts the
ESC in order not to negatively influence the dynamics of the vehicletrailer
system
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ABC June 2021 busnews.com.au