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 52 <strong>ABC</strong> June 2021 busnews.com.au
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