Volvo Trucks has carried out a complete design overhaul of its entire product portfolio with the release of the new Volvo Auto Hauler (VAH) series in North America.
The new auto hauler model features the lowest cab height in the industry, allowing for larger vehicles such as pick-up trucks, minivans and SUVs to be loaded on top of the cab and still meet height and clearance regulations.
Volvo made its new range cab without any structural changes outside of the roof modification. This has kept in place front impact safety features plus build and ride characteristics, the company says.
“Volvo Trucks is proud to roll out the most advanced auto hauler model in the trucking industry,” Volvo Trucks North America product marketing manager Andy Hanson says.
“Behind the new, updated look are significant engineering innovations utilised in the other models in our impressive product portfolio.
“We’re excited to introduce this new VAH model, designed with Volvo Trucks’ core focus on safety, productivity and comfort for drivers.”
The VAH series includes an updated Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) collision-avoidance system with radar and automatic braking technology.
Also included is remote start, I-Shift automated manual transmission and the Position Perfect steering configuration.
LED lighting provides increased visibility inside the cab and includes cruise control and an instrument cluster with a high-resolution, programmable LCD screen that conveys vehicle alerts and system settings.
Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics platform is standard on the range and provides 24/7 engine monitoring, transmission and aftertreatment systems.
Enhanced proactive diagnostics enables a detailed analysis of critical fault codes for repair planning and immediate communication if actions are required.
The new VAH comes in three variations and including the 300 day cab, 400 sleeper and 600 sleeper.
