Mellor Tucana

The Mellor Tucana (previously known as the Bluebird Tucana) is a small wheelchair-accessible minibus manufactured by Mellor Coachcraft in England.

Mellor Tucana
Mellor Tucana II operated by Somerset CC
Overview
Manufacturer	Bluebird Vehicles (2005-2014) Mellor Coachcraft (2014-)
Production	2005-present
Body and chassis
Doors	1 side door or 2 door (1 side, 1 rear)
Floor type	Low floor
Chassis	Volkswagen Transporter T5/ T6
Powertrain
Engine	2.0-litre 4-cylinder Euro-6
Capacity	15 seats or 4 wheelchairs
Power output	140-150PS
Transmission	7 speed Direct-shift gearbox 6 speed manual
Dimensions
Length	6.83-7.01 metres
Width	2.08 metres
Height	2.41-2.57 metres
Curb weight	4.1 tonnes

Tucana

The Bluebird Tucana entered production in 2005 fitted to the Volkswagen Transporter T5 chassis.^[1] Over 650 were built, with Transport for London purchasing over 250 for use on Dial-a-Ride services.^[2][3][4] A number are used by Sheffield Community Transport in South Yorkshire.^{[citation needed]}

Woodall Nicholson purchased the rights to the Tucana and transferred production from Scarborough to its Mellor Coachcraft subsidiary in Rochdale after Bluebird entered administration in 2014.^[5][6][7]

Tucana II

In August 2016, Mellor Coachcraft launched the Mellor Tucana II based on the Volkswagen Transporter T6 chassis with the first delivered to Scarborough Dial-a-Ride.^[8][9][10]

Gallery

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  London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana
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  Rear of London Dial-a-Ride Bluebird Tucana
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  The interior of a Bluebird Tucana