MAN / NEOPLAN Coaches

German commercial-vehicle manufacturer MAN also owns NEOPLAN, a long-established specialist in premium touring coaches. Although MAN produces a much broader selection of buses and coaches internationally, its confirmed British coach offering currently centres on the NEOPLAN Tourliner. Available in several lengths and seating configurations, the Tourliner combines distinctive European styling with MAN's heavy-duty diesel engineering and modern driver-assistance technology. British operators use it for private hire, holidays, school contracts, executive travel and long-distance passenger services, with new examples continuing to enter service in 2026.

NEOPLAN Tourliner

The Tourliner is NEOPLAN's established British-market coach, combining distinctive Sharp Cut exterior styling with comfortable passenger accommodation and proven MAN mechanical components. Available in four body configurations, ranging from a relatively manageable 12.1-metre two-axle coach to a larger 13.9-metre three-axle model, it accommodates up to 63 passengers in manufacturer specifications. British operators commonly select 49- to 61-seat interiors, although more spacious executive layouts are available. Its 12.4-litre six-cylinder diesel engine delivers strong performance for motorway and touring work, while reclining seats, generous luggage storage and optional wheelchair access allow considerable versatility. Digital camera mirrors, modern safety systems and a redesigned cockpit further strengthen its appeal. New Tourliners continue to be delivered to British operators, including Maynes Coaches in 2026.

Price From: POA / specification dependent

Manufacturer: NEOPLAN / MAN Truck & Bus

Powertrain: Diesel

Engine: 12.4-litre MAN D2676 Euro VI six-cylinder diesel

Power: Up to 382kW / 520PS, specification dependent

Torque: Up to 2,650Nm, specification dependent

Transmission: MAN TipMatic 12-speed automated manual or automatic gearbox, depending on specification

Seats: Up to 53 (Tourliner), 59 (Tourliner C two-axle), 57 (Tourliner C three-axle) or 63 (Tourliner L)

Typical UK Layouts: 49–61 passenger seats, with lower-capacity executive interiors available

Typical Licence: Category D

Drive: Rear-wheel drive

Body Lengths: 12,113 / 13,103 / 13,373 / 13,913mm

Width: 2,550mm

Height: 3,870mm including air conditioning

Axles: Two or three, depending on body length

Luggage Capacity: Up to approximately 13m³, depending on configuration

Suspension: Independent front suspension with air suspension and optional electronically controlled damping

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible and PSVAR-compliant UK configurations available, with integrated lift and wheelchair accommodation

Passenger Equipment: Reclining seats, air conditioning, reading lights, USB charging, overhead luggage racks, entertainment systems and optional onboard toilet

Safety Equipment: Emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane assistance, optional MAN OptiView digital mirrors and MAN SafeStop Assist

UK Availability: Current UK-market model, with new deliveries confirmed in 2026

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Important Information

Prices, specifications, dimensions, seating capacities, weights, power outputs and equipment are based primarily on information published by vehicle manufacturers, their official UK representatives and established suppliers. Specifications can vary by body length, chassis, drivetrain, configuration, model year and individual vehicle.

Prices shown are UK prices where available and are intended as a guide. Where an official UK list price is unavailable, pricing is shown as POA. Prices can vary substantially according to operator requirements, fleet contract size, optional equipment, accessibility provisions and specialist interiors.

Only models with evidence of current British-market availability are included. MAN and NEOPLAN manufacture additional buses and coaches for international markets, but their availability elsewhere does not confirm that they can currently be ordered new in the UK.

Passenger seating capacities vary according to body length, interior layout and accessibility equipment. Wheelchair positions, passenger toilets, additional luggage accommodation and executive seating may reduce the number of available passenger seats.

Licence categories shown are a general guide only. Individual driving entitlement can vary according to passenger-seat count, vehicle weight, vehicle length, licence issue date, grandfather rights, Section 19 operation and other exemptions. Passenger-seat counts used for licence purposes exclude the driver. Always check the vehicle's plated specification and your own driving-licence entitlement before driving.

Specifications are checked against the latest information reasonably available to The New Yardstick at the time of publication or update. Manufacturers and distributors may alter specifications, pricing or model availability without notice.

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