Volvo Buses and Marcopolo join forces to expand coach offering in Europe
A new premium coach is about to enter the European market – the Volvo B13R - Marcopolo Paradiso G8 – combining Volvo’s fuel-efficient chassis with Marcopolo's flagship body. The new coach will initially focus on customers in southern Europe and the first orders have already been placed in France, Italy and Portugal.
The new coach will be unveiled at next week’s FIAA (Feria Internacional del Autobús y del Autocar) international fair for buses and coaches in Madrid, Spain. The launch follows Volvo Buses’ strategic partnership with bus body manufacturer Marcopolo, aimed at strengthening its position in the European coach market and broadening its offer for long-distance and tourism operators.
The Volvo B13R - Marcopolo Paradiso G8 will reach customers early 2027
The partnership introduces a new premium coach solution combining Volvo Buses' Volvo B13R chassis with Marcopolo's Paradiso G8 body.
"This partnership with Marcopolo further strengthens our offer to customers in Southern Europe," says Thomas Nylund, Head of Europe at Volvo Buses. "Marcopolo is already a trusted partner in many markets around the world. Together, we can now offer a premium coach that combines Volvo's renowned chassis technology, fuel efficiency, and safety with Marcopolo's modern design, comfort, and coach-building expertise. This partnership gives us greater flexibility to meet the diverse needs of our customers."
Available in both 4x2 and 6x2 configurations, the new coach has been developed to meet the requirements of European operators, offering a combination of fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, safety and competitive total cost of ownership. Customers will also benefit from Volvo Buses' extensive service and support network across the region.
Marcopolo’s Paradiso G8 body will be integrated with Volvo Buses' Volvo B13R chassis, manufactured in Sweden.
The first orders for the new coach have already been secured in France, Italy and Portugal and deliveries to customers are expected to begin early 2027. In Italy and France, Volvo Buses will be fully responsible for marketing and selling the complete vehicle through its retail network. This includes full technical and after-sales support.
In Spain and Portugal, Volvo Buses and Marcopolo will share the commercial responsibility. Further European markets may follow later. For Marcopolo, one of the world's largest independent coach body manufacturers, the partnership with Volvo Buses marks its return to the European market.
For further information, please contact: Stefan Elfström, Head of PR & Media Relations, Volvo Buses, e-mail: stefan.elfstrom@volvo.com, phone: +46 708 25 30 72
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