Volvo Trucks North America is tackling the competitive on-highway tractor market head on with the launch of its new VNL series.
According to the Swedish truck manufacturer the new VNL series tractor units provides innovations in efficiency, productivity, safety and uptime.
It is available in several configurations, including an all-new, 70-inch sleeper cab.
“The new Volvo VNL builds on our long-standing commitment to delivering the safest, most comfortable and most efficient long-haul truck on the market,” says Volvo Trucks North America president Göran Nyberg.
Designers of the new VNL combined elements of the vehicle manufacturers renowned design language with dynamic new features. Swept back headlights include the brand’s signature daytime running lights and frame a bold new grille and hood.
The redesigned and repositioned engine air intakes allow for less turbulent intake air delivery. Volvo is optimising the airflow up and around the cab with new chassis and roof fairings.
The VNL series comes standard with the 13-litre Volvo D13 engine, while Daycab and VNL 400 model buyers can specify the 11-litre Volvo D11 as an option. The 15-litre Cummins X15 is also available in the VNL series as an option.
Volvo Trucks’ technology centre in Greensboro, North Carolina designed and engineered the new VNL, and the company is manufacturing the vehicle at Volvo’s New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia where it builds all of its heavy vehicles for the local market.
The Volvo powertrain manufacturing facility in Hagerstown, Maryland is making the Volvo engines and transmissions which it is using in the new VNL series.
