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Reliability Meets Beauty:

The Orion VII








Built on the proven, reliable Orion VII platform, Daimler Buses North America collaborated with design teams throughout Daimler to create a European-inspired, sleeker, redefined city transit bus. Key transit agencies were also included in the design process, making the Orion VII a bus truly for the North American Market.
	The Orion VII features several new benefits, including: Sleek and streamlined new design European Inspired redefined bus Continuous side glass windows Integrated front and rear design Available in all current lengths (30-foot, 35-foot, and 40-foot) Available with diesel, CNG, or diesel-electric hybrid propulsion systems Meets all 2007 EPA standards

The Orion VII's new streamlined appearance begins at the front with a two-piece symmetrical windshield set at a common angle and integrated destination sign. The modernization of the Orion VII continues to the sides as the passenger windows have been updated with continuous side glass. Fewer seams are used on the side panels, which are available in aluminum or fiberglass. Exterior compartment doors have all been upgraded with improved hardware to improve aesthetics, while maintaining functionality.
	The rear of the bus was redesigned to provide maximum accessibility to the engine compartment. The width of the engine door has been increased and the door has new gas springs that are mounted to provide easier access. The rear lamp panels are hinged to swing aside for even greater access to the engine compartment and can easily be completely removed for even more access. All hinges are hidden complementing the modern, streamlined design.


The Orion VII is offered in a number of propulsion systems. The most popular is the diesel-electric hybrid option. This Orion VII is powered by the HybriDrive system from BAE Systems. Daimler is the leader in hybrid buses with more hybrids on the road or currently on order. > more on hybrid
The Orion VII continues to provide piece-of-mind to operators as the vehicle has been operating in over 260 cities within North America. Daimler Buses - the world's largest bus and motorcoach manufacturer - is committed to providing the highest quality. Orion underscores this commitment by delivering excellence in motion.