CTS 2026 - Bus DLC: MAN New Lion's City

MAN New Lion’s City 12C, 18C & 19C – The New Generation of Urban Transport
Experience urban public transport at the cutting edge of technology – with the complete MAN New Lion’s City family, now available in the 12C, 18C and 19C variants. Six modern city buses – from the compact solo bus to the long articulated bus – give you maximum flexibility for any route, whether in narrow city streets or heavily trafficked main corridors.
Three Variants, Many Possibilities
MAN New Lion’s City 12C – 12 meter solo bus with high maneuverability, available with 2 or 3 doors

MAN New Lion’s City 18C – 18 meter articulated bus for maximum capacity, available with 3 or 4 doors

MAN New Lion’s City 19C – 18.7 meter articulated bus, the longest variant of the family, available with 3 or 4 doors

All vehicles have been produced in series since 2019 and have set standards in modern urban transport – both functionally and visually.
Realism at the Highest Level
These buses have been digitally recreated with the highest standards of detail and authenticity:
Highly accurate 3D model based on original manufacturer data

Highly detailed cockpit with functional elements

Original sound recordings for engines, doors, fans and interior

Vehicle physics with realistic inertia, steering and acceleration

Extensive interior details including seat textures, displays and ambient lighting

Fully Licensed – Straight from Reality
The MAN New Lion’s City buses were faithfully implemented based on official data and detailed research in close collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus, Dr. Richard and the Eastern Regional Transport Association (VOR).
Official liveries, authentic destination displays and realistic functions ensure that every ride feels like a real operation in modern urban transport – from the detailed 3D model to full integration into gameplay.
Gameplay Features
Solo and articulated buses playable – each with different door configurations

Dynamic articulated physics for 18C and 19C with realistic pivoting

Fully interactive door, lighting, and assistance systems

Start/Stop automation, light automation and RGB ambient lighting

Fully functional ticket machine allowing you to sell tickets directly to passengers

Integrated pay table enabling correct change to be given back to passengers

Realistic climate systems including functional heating and cooling depending on weather conditions

Fully operational windshield wipers with different speeds for rain and adverse weather

Technical Data

MAN New Lion’s City 12C
Year: from 2019

Length: 12 m | Width: 2.55 m

Door variants: 2 or 3 doors

Engine: MAN D1556 LOH (Diesel), 243 kW / 330 HP

Transmission: ZF Ecolife 6-speed automatic

Top speed: 80 km/h

MAN New Lion’s City 18C
Year: from 2019

Length: 18 m | Width: 2.55 m

Door variants: 3 or 4 doors

Engine: MAN D1556 LOH (Diesel), 265 kW / 360 HP

Transmission: ZF Ecolife 6-speed automatic

Top speed: 80 km/h

MAN New Lion’s City 19C
Year: from 2019

Length: 18.7 m | Width: 2.55 m

Door variants: 3 or 4 doors

Engine: MAN D1556 LOH (Diesel), 265 kW / 360 HP

Transmission: ZF Ecolife 6-speed automatic

Top speed: 80 km/h

Whether it’s the compact 12C solo bus, the flexible 18C articulated bus, or the powerful 19C – the MAN New Lion’s City family with a total of six buses elevates quality, realism and driving fun in your virtual fleet to a new level – for bus simulation fans, it’s a dream come true.