Vehicle profile: Setra MultiClass S 515 LE hybrid: Compact interurban bus with exceptional standard of comfort

• Compact interurban bus with high comfort level
• Elegant appearance, comfortable and suitable equipment
• Cockpit Basic City: Coach-standard fittings and spacious entrance

In short, the compact model Setra MultiClass S 510 LE continues the tradition of compact models from previous series. With a length barely exceeding ten metres and a small turning circle, the short version of the new MultiClass 500 LE is perfect for navigating winding mountain passes, awkward suburban routes and town centres and for off-peak hours, weekend traffic and routes with low passenger volumes. Despite its compact size, the MultiClass S 510 LE is a fully-fledged public service bus with all the qualities of its larger siblings.

Elegant appearance, comfortable and suitable equipment

With sleek integral mirrors, the compact bus maintains an elegant appearance. Passengers board through a front door 900 millimetres wide and a middle door 1150 millimetres wide. They find their spot amongst the Setra Transit interurban seats. The seat and backrest are covered in a jazzy black and orange fabric. The seating almost appears to float above the floor in the subtle Uplandia pattern. All seats in the front carriage are on platforms and all passenger seats are equipped with two-point safety belts. A swivelling double seat in the area of entrance two and two folding seats located in the special use area opposite ensure maximum seating capacity despite minimum length.

Mesh luggage racks and storage areas above the wheel arches in the front carriage are practical additions. The side panelling covered with needle felt in a Granite pattern and the fabric-covered backs of the passenger seats provide a cosy ambience. The compact Setra is even suitable for excursions thanks to its 100 km/h speed approval.

A manually operated folding ramp is available at entrance two for passengers with restricted mobility. In the special use area just opposite, wheelchairs can be secured using retractors. These are recessed in the platforms.

The extensive Infotainment system includes a Coach MediaRouter for internet access and media streaming, illuminated double USB double sockets for each double seat in the side walls, and a 21.5-inch TFT screen.

The side windows on the interurban bus are double glazed. In the warmer seasons, passengers keep a cool head thanks to the powerful EvoCool Basic rooftop air conditioner with air ducts. The Setra even features air outlets above the raised seats at the rear. The driver’s workplace has separate air-conditioning.

Cockpit Basic City: Coach-standard fittings and spacious entrance

The driver's workspace is also equipped to a high standard. The rear wall of the cab is transparent. The driver's door with a partition over half the back door width creates a certain distance. The new Cockpit Basic City is perfect for mixed use. It combines coach-standard fittings for the driver with a spacious entrance at door one. The combination of integral mirrors with an additional mirror for close-range visibility, the 360° camera system and surround lighting for reversing all support the driver when manoeuvring on narrow and winding roads.

The powertrain consists of a compact and low-emission Mercedes-Benz OM 936 inline six-cylinder engine with a power output of 220 kW (299 hp), the ZF Ecolife 2 automatic transmission with a 1-2-3-D-N-R gear selector and a quiet and efficient hypoid drive axle. Equipping the bus with a hybrid module, recuperation module and intelligent on-board power management reduces fuel consumption and, consequently, emissions still further. The Driver Score driving style assistant provides additional support in improving efficiency.

Setra MultiClass S510LE hybrid technical data