Irisbus Agora

Irisbus Agora
Réseau STAS Renault Agora Standard (S) in Saint-Etienne in November 2009
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault Irisbus
Body and chassis
Doors	1 door (United Kingdom and Australia) 1, 2, 3 or 4 doors (Europe)
Floor type	Low-floor
Powertrain
Engine	Renault MIDR 062045 Iveco Cursor F2B
Capacity	34 to 75 seated
Power output	186 kW (249 hp) (Renault) 189 kW (253 hp)-213 kW (286 hp) (Iveco)
Transmission	Voith DIWA 3-speed automatic ZF Ecomat 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length	11,990 mm (472.0 in) (Agora S)
Width	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Height	2,924 mm (115.1 in)
Curb weight	11,380 kg (25,090 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault R312
Successor	Irisbus Citelis

186 kW (249 hp) (Renault)

Voith DIWA 3-speed automatic

The Irisbus Agora (previously known as Renault Agora, Karosa City Bus or Ikarus Agora) was a low-floor bus designed and built by Renault from 1995 to 2002, date upon which it has been built by Irisbus, firstly a joint-venture with Fiat subsidiary Iveco from 1999, with Iveco engines. It has also been built by Czech-based Karosa under the Citybus name as a diesel-powered bus, and Skoda as a trolleybus in Eastern European markets as the Škoda 24Tr Irisbus and Škoda 25Tr Irisbus.

The range consisted of:

Over 11,000 were built, mainly for European operators. Right hand drive countries for English and Australian bus operators have 1 door only.

The RATP Group was the largest purchaser with over 2,500. Standard Agora buses have been used by Athens bus operator OASA in two versions: diesel and CNG.

In England, 23 were bodied by Optare, the majority for Norfolk County Council for its Norwich park and ride services.

In Australia, a batch was ordered by King Brothers. Six Northcoast Bus & Coach bodied examples were delivered, however a larger order for Custom Coaches and Australian Bus Manufacturers bodied examples was reneged on and amongst the operators to purchase them were ACTION (20), Baxter's Bus Lines (5), Fearne's (5) and Thompsons Bus Service (5).