Two new Irizar Integral i6S Efficient luxury touring coaches have recently joined the fleet with Preston-based operator Mario Coaches.
Managing Director Nasir Zaman comments, “We have been operating since 2015 and took a good liking to the DAF PACCAR engine having purchased from another manufacturer with a DAF driveline in the past.
I decided to go towards Irizar because the sales team delivered according to my needs and were always willing to meet my extra requirements and personal colour preferences. Offering a high degree of adaptability.”
The pair of luxury coaches are propelled by an efficient DAF MX11 300kw, OBD-E euro 6 engine, with an output of 408hp, coupled to ZF’s Ecolife Coachline 6-speed fully automatic gearbox.
The 12.9 metre, single-axle vehicles, are both fully PSVAR compliant, featuring a Masat KS7 semi-automatic lift in the luggage compartment, Tecam quick release seats and destination signage provided by Hanover.
“The vehicle itself offers high-capacity seating up to 57 seats and comes with all the extra requirements we need. Customer feedback has been tremendous, and everyone loves the colour theme and plush cushioned seats with sufficient leg room and the W/C facilities are easy to maintain.” Nasir continues.
Specified with the customer in mind, magazine nets, seat-back tables and multi-position footrest are fitted throughout the saloon. USB charging points are fitted to each pair of seats.
A toilet located in the central stairwell and modest servery area provided by AD Coach Systems provides additional convenience for all onboard.
Both coaches have been fitted with an onboard vacuum system to keep the interior immaculate whilst in use.
The company’s latest additions feature an elegant new livery, produced by the Irizar design team complimented by dark tinted privacy glass.
“Irizar has mobile technicians in strategic places in the UK and DAF European Breakdown cover can handle very efficiently any European issues that might occur.
“ The iService portal for the vehicle stops any delays in identifying parts and my mechanics have received training to use this service, cutting out any wasted time in servicing and identifying part numbers.
Mr Zaman remarks that the aftersales offering provided by Irizar UK has been positive following handover of the new vehicles
“We have already placed a repeat order for 2026 and expect Irizar to keep its customer first policy as its priority. We wish them all success in their new building, which is being created for operators like myself.”
Discover the Irizar Integral i6S Efficient
Stuart Smithson
Area Sales Manager
Midlands, Northern England and North Wales