Volvo Buses finally opens order book

Volvo Buses has today opened its order book for a new coach product. Bodied by Spanish manufacturer UNVI on the proven B13R platform, it is aimed exclusively at the UK and Irish markets. The initial offering is a PSVAR compliant 53-seater on a 12.8m chassis. The UNVI XL is powered by Volvo’s latest generation 13-litre diesel engine and 12-speed I-Shift automated transmission. Deliveries will commence in the summer of 2026. Look out for more in this week’s CBW.