Scania is introducing new premium cab models for increased driver comfort in long-haul operations.
R and S series cabs can be specified with 270mm extra length along with other options such as accommodating crews, driving schools or recovery trucks with passenger seats.
Scania Trucks senior vice president Stefan Dorski says the company is raising the bar for premium trucks even higher.
“We will blend some of the capabilities from our Scania CrewCab into our premium cabs in the R and S series.
“By doing that we add generous space that brings extra comfort and opens up for a multitude of creative solutions,” he says.
Scania’s decision to offer prolonged cabs built in small series is based on strong demand from several markets about cabs with added longitudinal space, the company says.
The premium S-series is sporting a flat floor and with the added length, it will become and even better cab for long-distance drivers who spend many nights away from home. It includes an expandable bed that is 100cm wide, without having to retract it.
The addition of 27cm to the initial length of 200cm (which is measured from the pedals to the rear wall) represents an increase of more than 13%.
“The most obvious benefit is of course for long-distance drivers, they are always on the lookout for comfortable premium solutions,” Dorski says.
“Whether they use the space for getting more roominess in general or for selecting a wider bed – or both – remains to be seen.
“Other users can be found in applications such as driving schools, defence trucks and recovery trucks. The latter will be able to transport passengers from broken vehicles,” he says.
The extra space is created by adding existing cab components, which is possible thanks to Scania’s modular system. The first deliveries to customers are scheduled to take place in Q3 2021.
“Scania’s plan is to have these cabs certified with a WVTA (Whole Vehicle Type Approval) in Q4 this year.
“Some countries will initially have these vehicles certified separately on their respective markets,” Dorski says.
*Scania New Zealand says the models will be available at a later date and will keep customers updated.
