Bespoke 10.8-metre Irizar combines luxury, practicality and improved efficiency, making it the perfect fit for Whites Coaches’ specialist passenger requirements.
Whites Coaches of St Albans is adding a new Irizar Integral i6S Efficient to its fleet, demonstrating that when it comes to delivering a premium passenger experience, bigger is not always better.
The 10.8-metre, two-axle coach will be exhibited on the Irizar UK stand at Euro Bus Expo, which opens on Tuesday 3rd November. Combining the distinctive styling and quality of the Irizar i6S Efficient with a highly specified, bespoke interior, the vehicle has been designed specifically around the needs of Whites’ VIP and private group clients.
With 28 luxurious i6 Plus seats trimmed in Ultra Leather, arranged around Corian tables, the interior provides an intimate and comfortable environment for groups of between 12 and 28 passengers. A rear kitchen adds further practicality, while an extensive entertainment specification includes seven individual passenger screens supplied by AD Coach Systems.
Compact dimensions, uncompromised luxury
For Whites, the decision to invest in a 10.8-metre Irizar was driven by a clear business philosophy: providing the right vehicle for the right client.
Greg White, Director of Whites Coaches, St Albans, said:
“We are delighted to once again be adding an Irizar to our fleet. We wanted a vehicle smaller than a full-size coach that could offer a premium experience for VIP groups of between 12 and 28 passengers, and the only realistic option was the 10.8m Irizar i6S.
“Whites’ focus has always been and will always be to provide the right vehicle for the right client – and putting a small number of people in a full-size coach is not the right solution for us.
“Whilst they serve a purpose, the other options in the midi coach market cannot be compared to the 10.8m Irizar in terms of ride quality, comfort and overall VIP experience.
“We are very much looking forward to showing off this bespoke vehicle to our clients and also to dealing with the great support team at Irizar UK.”
Efficiency and sustainability built in
While the new coach may be compact in size, it benefits from the significant engineering developments incorporated into the Irizar i6S Efficient.
Designed to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce energy consumption, the i6S Efficient delivers improved fuel consumption compared with its predecessor. Its optimised design and weight-saving measures contribute to lower fuel use and reduced CO₂ emissions, supporting operators in their efforts to improve environmental performance without compromising passenger comfort or operational capability.
For operators such as Whites, these improvements bring tangible commercial benefits. Reduced fuel consumption helps lower day-to-day running costs, while the vehicle’s efficiency improvements contribute to a more competitive total cost of ownership (TCO) over its working life.
Combined with Irizar’s focus on quality, durability and passenger appeal, the i6S Efficient offers an attractive balance of sustainability, operating efficiency and long-term value.
The right coach for the right occasion
The new Whites vehicle demonstrates the versatility of the Irizar integral range, showing how a premium coach can be tailored to meet a specific operational requirement.
At just 10.8 metres, it offers the manoeuvrability and more appropriate capacity required for smaller groups, while retaining the ride quality, refinement and luxury associated with the Irizar brand.
For Whites Coaches, the result is a distinctive addition to its fleet: a small but perfectly formed VIP coach that delivers the right combination of passenger experience, operational practicality and efficiency.