Stafford-based operator Leons Holidays has recently taken delivery of an Integral i6S Efficient, the first Irizar coach to join its fleet.
At 12.9m, the new coach holds 53 passengers, on comfortable i6 Plus seats with headrests, cushion laterals, and piping trimmed in synthetic leather furnished with seatback tables and USB charging points. 3 point seatbelts have been fitted for passenger safety.
Passenger amenities include a toilet located in the central stairwell and an onboard drinks machine.
Entertainment is provided via two Actia monitors and the Bosch Smart Series audio-visual system.
An onboard vacuum system has been installed to keep the interior immaculate whilst on tour.
The coach is propelled by DAFs smoothly efficient MX11 270kw, OBD-E euro 6 engine, with an output of 367hp, coupled to, ZF’s Ecolife Coachline 6-speed fully automatic gearbox.
The vehicle has been supplied in Leons’ signature livery and paintwork, with dark-tinted windows for privacy.
Leons’ have specified PSVAR preparation, with Hanover destination signage on the new vehicle and with this futureproofing in place, the residual value of the coach will be protected.
The coach is the first of four Irizar Integrals to be delivered to the Leons group over the course of 2024.
Leons was founded by Leon Douglas in 1951, originally starting as a taxi business. Over the years the company progressed from taxis to minibuses, and then onto coaches after the company purchased Halls Coaches and acquired two Ford coaches in 1971.
Today the business is run by Leon’s sons Robert and Andrew, along with their son’s Ben, Daniel, and Mark along with Robert’s son-in-law James making Leons a true family affair!