Bus "Ikarus-263" started producing in 1989 year. His appearance was much more modern in 260 largely due to fashion 2-hstvorčatyh doors. Also bus body compared with 260-m series 2 was the small window (for the front and rear door). Accordingly, its length increased to 12 meters (260-11 metres). Also increased the total weight of the bus with 16 tons up to 18 tonnes. Innovations and appeared in Salon: instead of traditional steel seats installed seat more modern species. And, at the request of the USSR, the Hungarians became separated driver's cab from the passenger the Salon directly at the factory. A little later the same innovations and appear in the party buses IKARUS 280.48/64 "1990 year. It is noteworthy that in the following year 1990 began producing "Ikarus-260" with 4-hstvorčatymi doors but with design Salon 263. A small step back. Total machine work has well, became more spacious Salon and increased rear accumulator area.