MARCOPOLO HIGHLIGHTS GRAND EXECUTIVE EVOLUTION AT CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN 2026

New version arrives at the event with advances in comfort, performance and premium experience for executive transportation

Marcopolo participated from March 1–3 in the Chauffeur Driven (CD) & National Limousine Association (NLA) Show 2026, one of the leading showcases for the chauffeured executive transportation market. In yet another consecutive appearance at the show, the company presented the evolution of the Grand Executive, a minibus designed for operators seeking a premium experience, operational efficiency, and a high standard of finish.

The Grand Executive on display at the fair is a new version of the model that will be produced on the Freightliner MT-55 chassis, recognized in the North American market for its robustness, high operational availability, and extensive service network. The combination delivers reliability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance — essential attributes for operators working in executive transportation and premium shuttle services. Completing the platform, the vehicle features a Cummins B6.7L engine with up to 300 hp, an Allison 2000 Series transmission, and hydraulic brake systems with electric assist and ABS. Its dimensions are: 10,135 mm in length, 2,985 mm in total width (including mirrors), and a maximum external height of 3,115 mm.

Developed by Marcopolo's engineering teams in Brazil and Mexico, the Grand Executive returns to the show with improvements driven by feedback from the North American market — reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering solutions that are increasingly aligned with the needs of executive transportation, premium shuttle, and corporate services operators.

"Chauffeur Driven is a strategic opportunity to strengthen our relationship with a segment that demands excellence in comfort, finish, and operational reliability. The Grand Executive has evolved to offer an even more sophisticated and distinctive experience, with a total focus on the passenger and the operator," says Gustavo Marramarco, Marcopolo's commercial consultant responsible for the North American market.

Premium Experience and Comfort as a Priority

Produced at Marcopolo's Mexico facility to serve the North American market, the Grand Executive has a capacity of up to 32 passengers, positioning itself as a distinctive solution for executive shuttle operations, corporate transportation, high-end tourism, and private groups.

Onboard highlights:

• semi-reclining seats of 1,000 mm in Couroflex upholstery, with USB-C and USB-A outlets;

• four integrated monitors;

• indirect ambient lighting and Full LED lighting option;

• surveillance cameras, parking sensors, and a monitoring system;

• high-flow rooftop air conditioning with low noise levels;

• ample luggage space, an essential feature for the premium segment.

Strategic Presence at One of the Industry's Leading Events

Held at the MGM Grand Hotel, the CD/NLA Vegas Show brings together operators specializing in executive transportation, limousines, corporate services, and premium solutions. Marcopolo's recurring presence at the event reinforces the company's strategy of expanding its share of the North American market and establishing the Grand Executive as a benchmark in the segment. In the United States, the model is marketed in partnership with Model 1, a nationwide distributor dedicated to the Marcopolo portfolio.

About Marcopolo

Founded 76 years ago in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Marcopolo is one of the world’s leading bus body manufacturers and a benchmark in quality, technology, and innovation. Committed to advancing mobility, the company continuously invests in design, efficiency, new solutions, and international expansion, contributing to the development of passenger public transportation. With manufacturing facilities on five continents, its vehicles operate in more than 140 countries.

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