Iveco New Zealand is postponing the official launch of its X-Way range which was due to be unveiled at the TMC Trailer Trucking Industry Show on March 20.
The company says the recent travel restrictions set in place by the Government to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic is having a “dramatic effect across business operations right throughout New Zealand including our own areas of concern”.
“We have decided to postpone the launch of the X-way at the TMC show. Our product manager, Emiliano Foieri, who was going to be leading the presentation/product launch on the X-Way cannot be present due to the evolving situation,” the company says.
X-Way range
The Euro 6-rated X-Way range features the best of Iveco’s fuel efficiency and on-road technologies, including its patented Hi-SCR technology that requires no parked vehicle regeneration.
The range comprises both prime mover and rigid models with a number of cabin options and GVMs and GCMs of up to 25 and 50 tonnes respectively.
The new trucks were tested in both New Zealand and Australia prior to launch to meet demanding local conditions and applications.
It is designed and engineered in Europe and manufactured at Iveco’s Melbourne production facility.
The vehicle’s engines provide output of up to 570hp and 2500Nm and meet Euro 6 emissions levels through the use of Iveco’s unique Hi-eSCR system as featured in the latest Euro 6 Eurocargo.
Matched to the new engines is Iveco’s HiTroniX 12-speed automated intelligent transmission.
The X-Way also introduces a range of fuel-saving measures, designed to lower fuel use and reduce overall running costs including a driving style evaluation (DSE) system that’s integrated into the multimedia system.
Standard equipment on the range includes electronic braking system (EBS) with brake assistance system (BAS), electronic stability program (ESP), hill holder and adaptive cruise control (ACC), advanced emergency braking system (AEBS), and daytime running lights.
Prime mover models also feature a standard extended catwalk allowing for safer access to the back of cabin area to connect air hoses or conduct maintenance.
Smoothing out the bumps are several suspension options including front and rear electronically-controlled air suspension (ECAS), and to reduce vehicle build-up costs, the axles feature integrated weight scales.
Iveco NZ dealer principal Jason Keddie says there has already been strong interest in the new X-Way range from existing and prospective customers.
“The release of the X-Way will significantly strengthen Iveco’s heavy market position in New Zealand, and judging by the pre-launch interest, we think take-up will strong.
“A combination of advanced safety features, cleaner and more powerful Euro 6 engines and breadth of models, coupled with Iveco’s renowned low cost of ownership and high comfort levels, will make the X-Way a strong contender for a wide range of applications,” Keddie says.
ACCO range
Several models of the new Euro-6 ACCO range are also undertaking real-world trials with customers in New Zealand and will soon be launched in the market.
The ACCO is available in 6×4 and 8×4 configurations and the vehicles will be equipped with Iveco front axles, tapered two-leaf parabolic suspension and rear eight-bag electronically controlled air suspension (8×4 models also receive front electronically controlled air suspension), with Meritor tandem drive axles featuring active traction control and driver controlled diff locks.
For refuse collection applications, Iveco will continue to offer a factory dual control system, and has consulted with the waste industry to develop a variety of body mounting and chassis layout options to suit a variety of bodies. The model is also available with a Parker Chelsea power take-off which is a favourite for waste collection work.
The latest ACCO will feature SCR Euro 6, Cursor 9 engines with between 310 and 360hp and 1300 and 1650 Nm of torque, with emission control handled by Iveco’s Hi-eSCR system.
The engines are matched to Allison Generation Five 3200 Series, 6-speed full automatic transmission.
Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control (ACC), anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic braking system (EBS), advanced emergency braking system (AEBS), electronic stability program (ESP), axle load indicator, electronic battery cut-out and L.E.D daytime running lamps and rear L.E.D lights.
Operators also benefit from a new cabin design that offers additional visibility and comfort combined with the easy access.
Another familiar feature includes the three-piece steel front bumper with headlight mesh protection, providing added durability and lower maintenance costs.
Keddie says ACCO is a transport industry legend in New Zealand and given its status in the market, Iveco has worked hard to ensure the latest version would do the nameplate proud.
“Initially developed for the Australian army in the years following World War II, the ACCO model was a tough, no nonsense vehicle that was extremely reliable and would outlast the competition,” Keddie says.
“There are still many ACCO models from the 70s on New Zealand roads today, and the oldest surviving and registered ACCO is in fact housed at Bill Richardson Transport World in Invercargill.
“The new Euro 6 ACCO will stay true to its origins in terms of its durability and low total cost of ownership, while introducing some of the cleanest and most efficient engines available along with high level safety features. The enhanced driver comfort levels are also something that ACCO drivers of yesteryear would not have even dreamt of.
“Like its predecessor, we expect that the new Euro 6 ACCO will quickly find favour with buyers involved in demanding refuse collection, concrete agitator and construction applications.”
