| Plaxton Elite | |
|---|---|
 Plaxton Elite in National Express livery | |
| Manufacturer | Plaxton |
| Specifications | |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis |
Volvo B12B Volvo B9R Volvo B13R |
| Engine(s) | Volvo |
| Options | Various customer options |
The Plaxton Elite is a coach body unveiled at the Euro Bus Expo at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham in November 2008. It went into production in late 2008. Each vehicle costs an estimated £780,000. The vehicles are easily identifiable due to their curved front end and low-level destination board, resulting in a larger front window than most comparable coaches.
The type began service with National Express in early 2010 with 6 units operating between London and Liverpool. A further 16 vehicles are being procured to operate in Yorkshire, Oxford and Peterborough. In Yorkshire, Elites has replaced Caetano Levantes on the long distance 560 service to London, with the latter having being assigned to the 007 & 022 routes between London and Kent. Onboard features on National Express vehicles include a central TV screen and power sockets. Elites also have wheelchair lifts installed in their doorways, making them only the second type operated by National Express to be completely wheelchair friendly.[1][2]
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