Beverley-based operator, Acklams Coaches has recently taken delivery of a new executive coach, an Irizar Integral i6S Efficient.
The 14m i6S Efficient was showcased on the Confederation of Passenger Transport stand at this year’s British Tourism & Travel Show back in March.
Whilst traveling on the luxury coach, passengers can access the internet via the onboard Wi-Fi connection and charge devices utilizing the USB charging points fitted to each pair of seats. Aircraft-style tables and magazine holders are supplied for passenger convenience, and multi-position footrests, middle armrests, and lateral displacements have been specified for comfort.
The saloon area of the vehicle comprises of 38, i6 Plus seats with additional padding and wings, with headrests and cushion laterals trimmed in synthetic leather. A horseshoe lounge furnished in full leather with a central table for 4 passengers is at the rear of the coach, further adds to the opulence of the coach.
Additional passenger amenities include a toilet furnished with an electric hand dryer located in the central stairwell and an onboard servery area, with hot and cold water tap and a Nespresso coffee machine.
Entertainment aboard the i6S is provided via the Bosch Smart Series audio-visual system with a 22” monitor fitted at the front of the coach and an additional three 13” monitors fitted throughout the saloon.
Full carpeting and coloured LED lighting throughout the saloon further enhance the interior styling.
The new tri-axle features DAF’s powerful 11-litre coach engine, the MX-11 330, with an output of 449hp and drives through ZF’s Traxon 12-speed automated gearbox.
Acklams Coaches specified the vehicle to include PSVAR preparation with Hanover destination signage, to ensure the vehicle’s residual value.
The exterior features privacy tint glazing and LED exterior lighting to complement the metallic grey paint and new Acklams Holidays livery design in chrome vinyl featured on the coach.
The new Irizar Integral i6S Efficient stole the show at the UK Coach Rally in Blackpool last month, coming away with two awards, the Best Irizar Integral and Top Executive Coach.