The B8R chassis is now available for the Plaxton Elite coach. At 13.2m in length on two-axles, it seats up to 53 passengers and offers a centre sunken toilet at the continental exit door. The increased wheelbase maximizes the luggage locker space available. This can be fully utilised due to the lighter chassis, which delivers an increase in luggage carrying capacity of around half a tonne compared with the 12.6m Plaxton Elite on B11R chassis.
A range of specification options are available, including a PSVAR compliant entrance mounted wheelchair lift and full LED destination equipment.
Mark Ballam, Coach Commercial Manager at Alexander Dennis, says: “The British-built Plaxton Elite is perhaps the most distinctive coach on the road and is now winning more and more fans thanks to the new Volvo B8R chassis option. Like all Plaxton coaches, its stainless steel body structure contributes to its longevity and continued resale value.”
Logan’s Executive Travel of Dunloy in Co. Antrim has become the launch operator for this new model option, taking ten coaches for the 2019 season. Director Sean Logan comments: “This is another model on offer in what is the finest stable of vehicles offered by any manufacturer in Europe. The engineering team led by the late Vaugn Bulmer could not have been more motivated and constructive in their help. But then, when you are part of the Plaxton family, you expect nothing less.”
The first of the new coaches will be shown at the UK Coach Rally in Blackpool on April 6 and 7.
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