In November 2018 New Flyer delivered the 10,000th Xcelsior, an XDE60 for King County Metro.
Lead trim: XDE40 diesel-electric hybrid
New Flyer Xcelsior2008–present
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a New Flyer Xcelsior yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactIn November 2018 New Flyer delivered the 10,000th Xcelsior, an XDE60 for King County Metro.
The Xcelsior is New Flyer's low-floor transit bus line, offered in 35, 40 and 60-foot lengths with diesel, CNG, hybrid, fuel cell, trolley and battery-electric powertrains.
Collectors Spotted in the New Flyer Xcelsior Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the New Flyer Xcelsior yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XD40 diesel | 2008–present | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| XDE40 diesel-electric hybrid | 2008–present | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| XE40 battery-electric | 2008–present | Electric | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the XD40 diesel trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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