Mercedes’ star new coach?

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The new Tourismo looks modern but at the same time classy – as one would traditionally expect from the Mercedes-Benz brand. GARETH EVANS

Gareth Evans test drives a new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo and offers his thoughts on what has become a popular coach in the UK and Ireland

Launched in a blaze of publicity in June 2017 in Brussels, the new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo broke new ground for the well-known manufacturer in that in it was unveiled in both right-hand drive and left-hand drive from its inauguration.

Since then, the new Tourismo has become a popular choice for operators, with 58 delivered to the UK and 18 to Ireland so far – and many more are due to follow in the coming months.

The inaugural right-hand drive example was delivered to Wallace Travel of Finglas, Dublin. The new Tourismo has joined high-profile fleets such as Shearings and The Kings Ferry, as well as respected independent operators like Pulham’s and AC Williams of Camborne. […]

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