Press release
Kortrijk, october 18th, 2013
Integralia combines luxury, comfort and profitability
in its new microbuses
It surprises the market at Busworld with the innovative
and highly efficient design of the in-deluxe, in-vip and in-urban models
Integralia continues its firm commitment to innovation in the area of passenger transport, and
proof of this is the launch of its new microbus models that combine luxury, comfort and
profitability, and are aimed at the most exclusive markets of the urban transport sector.
The Spanish bodywork company introduced at Busworld the in-deluxe and in-vip, models,
along with the in-urban, which was recently presented in Spain. These three transportation
solutions are proof of Integralia's efforts in recent years towards products that are more
efficient thanks to advanced interior designs.
The Spanish company breaks moulds with the in-deluxe model, a radically different concept
in the industry. Conceived as a luxury vehicle that is custom configured for each customer,
the unit displayed at Busworld is built on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 319 CDI chassis and has
a length of 6,945 mm and a distance between axles of 4,325 mm. It has four seats plus the
driver's position, and it is equipped with a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission and Bixenon headlamps with turning lights. However, what undoubtedly stands out the most in the
in-deluxe is the high quality of its equipment, where careful attention has been paid to every
detail, with interiors that can combine a wide variety of natural woods and leathers. The
padded, designer seats with studied ergonomics are upholstered in highly resistant, quality
leather with a Cool Leather® finish. The four individual seats have specific furniture (electric
tables, iPads, etc.) and benefit from optimal thermal and sound insulation as well as a
modern climate control system.
The new vehicle includes Integralia panoramic tinted windows and also individual electric
blinds, a driver separator partition with a double-panel sliding door for increased privacy, and
a service area with a refrigerator, suit carrier, coffee machine and microwave for extra
convenience and comfort. The in-deluxe also offers state-of-the-art technological equipment
such as a Wi-Fi router and 4G connection, a 21.5" iMac for each seat, a television and a high
performance multimedia HI-FI sound system. All of this, combined with detailed lighting,
creates the perfect atmosphere for travelling and relaxing.
This new proposal addresses the demands of the luxury sector with a cutting-edge design.
The most exclusive materials and finishes provide the final touch for a model that will
revolutionise the luxury market and will undoubtedly set the future trends for this segment.
The in-vip model: comfort and quality in motion
Integralia has also presented the updated version of the in-vip bus, a carefully designed
vehicle that provides passengers with the utmost comfort thanks to its spacious and elegant
interior that has been conceived for travellers to enjoy.
In its various configurations, the in-vip has a capacity of up to 15 passengers plus the driver.
All the versions are equipped with comfortable, top quality seats from the German brand Kiel,
specifically the avance 1030 model, upholstered in leather and with double seams. Each
customer has extensive personalisation alternatives with the option of including accessories
such as footrests, cup holders, magazine holders, etc.
The interior of the in-vip is extremely spacious and silent, with interiors upholstered according
to each customer's tastes, double panoramic windows, as well as the Integralia top class
thermal and sound insulation system for travelling in the utmost comfort. The sophisticated
climate control system has independent ducts for multi-zone operation. The floors are
available in innovative materials of the highest quality and with a careful design. The interior
lighting has two independent double circuits (sides and ceiling) in white or blue that place the
final touch on the interior finish. The new in-vip provides solutions that help improve
customer profitability while reducing maintenance costs, and it offers a high degree of
personalisation for creating unique and high-level spaces for travelling.
in-urban, innovative design for the city
The in-urban microbus is presented as a high-quality vehicle that combines the most
innovative design with the latest safety advances, and it is the Integralia's response to the
urban passenger transportation segment.
The new vehicle is based on an innovative concept of interior spaces and it has one of the
largest surface areas in the industry for seats as well as for standing passengers. It also
includes two seats for people with reduced mobility as well space for a wheelchair.
Integralia's urban microbuses represent the bodywork brand's commitment to creating
spaces for users and customers, and that are different from other vehicles on the market. The
interior of the in-urban model allows a high degree of personalisation, enabling adaptations
for any type of public or private transportation.
Integralia offers the in-urban model on a Mercedes-Benz or a Volkswagen chassis, with
different lengths and configurations and a capacity for up to 22 passengers (the 26passenger option is in development). The new vehicles stand out because of their Low Floor
access that has been designed to ensure maximum passenger comfort as well as to protect
the transmission and all the elements affected by the transformation. This significantly
increases the safety of the microbus' structure. In addition, the lowered centre gives the driver
improved visibility and provides greater stability for standing passengers.
Integralia has configured its new urban microbus model with one of the greatest clearance
heights between the floor and the chassis on the market (185 mm), while the space between
the road to the interior floor is one of the smallest (270 mm), resulting in greater accessibility
without the need for an air suspension. The double-panel service door has an ultra-fast
opening system and is parallel to the vehicle, equipment that increases safety and optimises
the raising and lowering processes.
The in-urban model includes maximum comfort and quality seats. The materials used in the
interior finish include components that are highly resistant to vandalism, minimising
maintenance needs and improving the vehicle's profitability. The layout and design of the
interior create a feeling of spaciousness for passengers. In terms of signage, Integralia is the
first company in the sector to equip its microbuses with white LED boards in order to improve
visibility and readability for passengers.
As far as the driver's position, the brand has also made strong efforts to improve its
ergonomics by maximising the space available and focusing on convenience when
performing repeat operations such as collecting passenger payments. In addition, it is
possible to include virtually any individual and personalised configuration of elements
required by customers.
When designing the in-urban, the company placed special emphasis on ensuring that the
interior of these microbuses is as similar as possible to that of vehicles used for long distance
routes. The new Integralia model offers an advanced climate control system with
independent ducts for multi-zone operation. The bodywork company has also focused on the
thermal and sound insulation by using highly efficient materials. All of this makes the
in-urban the perfect ally for passenger transport in cities.
Integralia will present its three new models in stand number 112 of pavilion 1 at the fair that
will take place between the 18th and the 23rd of this month in the Belgian city of Kortrijk. With
these additions, the company from Navarre is able to complete its range of minibuses and
microbuses, while consolidating itself as the industry leader in Spain. Integralia is a key
reference in France and it is also present in the markets of Holland and Luxembourg. After
increasing its turnover by 70%, quadrupling its assets and multiplying its stockholders' equity
by eleven in the last decade, the bodywork brand is taking steps in order to access the
German and Belgian markets.
More than 1,600 vehicles designed by this company, which has more than 15 years of
experience, travel through international roads. Integralia has its own sales network in Europe
and it offers 24 hour/365 day technical assistance for all its vehicles.
For additional information:
Enrique Ayesa
T.: +34 616 956 055
e-mail: press@integralia.es