EVM UK and Ireland will debut the AOS Grand Toro II XL midicoach at Euro Bus Expo as part of a wide display of vehicles from across the supplier’s own Irish-built products and its partners.
The Grand Toro II XL builds on the success of the established Grand Toro. It sits at 9.3m long and offers a maximum of 41 seats compared to the smaller model’s 37 while continuing the use of a Cummins B4.5 engine coupled to an Allison six-speed automatic gearbox.
EVM describes the AOS Grand Toro II XL as “the perfect step up” from the smaller model. It also brings increased luggage space, with 5.5 cubic metres of capacity, but retains the existing model’s 2.35m width and associated manoeuvrability.
“The unbeatable value means that it is an ideal choice for operators that need more space but minimised spend and running costs. This is a choice favourite for contract work and airport shuttles,” a spokesperson adds.
As the largest member of the eight-strong line-up that EVM will exhibit at Euro Bus Expo, the AOS Grand Toro II XL will be joined by a variety of other vehicles, including two recently-added variants.
From the Ferqui range will be a Sunset on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base, and a Sunrise on an Iveco Daily. Both are coachbuilt models and offer up to 22 and 33 passenger seats, respectively.
Of EVM’s in-house builds in Ireland will be the Avantgarde and the new X-Clusive LWB. Both are Sprinter conversions. The Avantgarde will showcase a 22-seat specification that uses diamond stitching along with what the supplier says is a class-leading drop boot to ideally suit the executive and corporate market.
The X-Clusive LWB is described as a high-end luxury model. It offers real leather seating, a full-length panoramic glazed roof and panoramic side windows, and other premium interior options including tables.
The extended LWB variant of the X-Clusive gives more space for seating or luggage storage according to customer requirement and is ideal for corporate and VIP transport, EVM adds.
Another Sprinter-based minicoach will be the coachbuilt Grand Tourer, which is described as “the complete package for operators who want style and substance” in the travel and tourism fields.
Further Sprinters will be the Cityline low-entry minibus, which has now been available for over 10 years. EVM cites it as being ideal for transport in rural communities and urban areas. It has what is claimed to be the lowest entry height in its class, a maximum passenger capacity of 25, and is available with diesel power or as the battery-electric eCityline.
Completing the stand is the new Tribus eSprinter in LWB form. It is a longer wheelbase version of the existing M1 model, with scope for three wheelchair users and up to eight seated passengers. The minibus retains flexible Triflex seating for fast, on-the-fly configuration changes, and a choice of split, solid and extended passenger lifts at the rear.
EVM UK and Ireland CEO Danny McGee notes how the supplier continues to enjoy a strong relationship with its vehicle partners and that events such as Euro Bus Expo “are a joint celebration of the products we work together to deliver to the market.”
Head of Sales and Marketing James Browning adds that 2026 so far has been a year of excellent growth for EVM, with good sales and standout performances from the vehicles it will display.