Nicholson Coachbuilders vehicles set to debut at Euro Bus Expo
Nicholson Coachbuilders will launch its luxury and VIP small coach range at Euro Bus Expo at the NEC Birmingham on 3-5 November, with the new Altair, Horizon and Meridian products to be displayed by the Woodall Nicholson group company.
That three-model range leans on more than 200 years of coachbuilding expertise and heritage. It will satisfy the premium tourism, executive and VIP market, the builder says. Woodall Nicholson first announced the Nicholson brand in the early part of 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Iveco Daily platforms form the base for the products. They couple what Nicholson says is “traditional craftsmanship with modern design, CAD-led development, prototyping and specialist manufacturing to create highly bespoke vehicles around the needs of individual customers.”
The Nicholson Altair is built on the Sprinter 519 and conceived as what the manufacturer says is “a private lounge in motion.” It conveys seven passengers and has double-glazing along with extensive acoustic insulation to enhance privacy and comfort.
Other standard items include heated, cooled and massage seating, integrated tables, multimedia systems, refreshments and cabin ambience controls to allow “each commission to be unique,” Nicholson adds.
The Meridian also sits on the Sprinter 519. It seats 19 passengers plus courier and couples manoeuvrability with a premium passenger environment and “appropriate” luggage capacity.
Nicholson says the Meridian has been designed with hotel, airport and city transfers in mind along with private tours. It adds that the product gives buyers freedom to develop a specification that reflects their needs, or scope to choose vehicles from stock.
On the Daily underframe, the Horizon provides similar performance and interior comfort to the Meridian. It can carry up to 29 passengers and their luggage as well as a courier. It will suit longer-distance journeys and has a highly configurable interior, the builder says.
Speaking about the new models, Nicholson Coachbuilders Head of Sales Louis Wilcox adds: “At the heart of the collection is Nicholson’s commissioning approach. Rather than offering a predetermined luxury specification, each vehicle can be developed around the service it will perform and the passenger experience the operator wants to create.
“As part of the Woodall Nicholson group, Nicholson Coachbuilders has access to a myriad of engineering expertise, built on decades of partnership with OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz and Iveco, alongside an extensive aftermarket service and support network.
“The launch of the Nicholson coach collection marks an exciting new chapter for the business and brings our coachbuilding heritage into a market where we believe there is real opportunity for something more individual.
“Euro Bus Expo gives us the ideal opportunity to introduce Nicholson to the UK coach industry and demonstrate what commissioned coachbuilding can bring to the modern premium passenger transport experience.”
Euro Bus Expo is free to attend. Registrations are open and can be made via the show website.