Volvo Trucks North America has begun production of its new regional hauler, the all-new Volvo VNR, at the company’s plant in Dublin, Virginia.
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“Built on a completely new platform – 90 percent new compared with the legacy model – the Volvo VNR is purpose-built for navigating congested city streets, distribution centers, and urban routes where visibility, precision, and agility are critical. We are excited to begin production and get these trucks into the hands of our customers,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
The new Volvo VNR incorporates a comprehensive Volvo safety package, with advanced onboard technologies designed to support operation in dense urban traffic and pedestrian-heavy environments, according to the comaony. The truck offers better forward visibility than the previous model, enabled by a sloped hood design and a larger panoramic windshield. It also incorporates industry-first safety innovations including integrated side curtain airbags, making it the safest regional truck ever produced by Volvo Trucks North America, said Volvo in a recent statement.
The new VNR delivers up to a 7.5 percent improvement in fuel economy compared with the legacy model, driven by enhanced aerodynamics, advanced powertrain features, and idle-shutdown systems. Improved fuel efficiency helps lower operating costs while supporting sustainability goals in regional and local delivery applications.
The all-new VNR features a tighter turning radius that makes it well-suited for navigating congested city streets, distribution centers, and urban routes.
The new Volvo VNR:
- Delivers up to a 7.5 percent increase in fuel efficiency compared to the legacy model
- Offers a tighter turning radius for improved maneuverability in regional and urban environments
- Is available with the Volvo Active Safety Platform with Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus
- Features a camera monitor system option that provides superior visibility compared to traditional mirrors
- Provides multiple axle options, including Adaptive Loading, Electronically Controlled Suspension, and Global Rear Air Suspension
- Is available in a variety of Class 8 configurations, including 4x2, 6x2, and 6x4 tractors, as well as straight trucks with multiple body types
- Is built on a 24-volt electrical architecture to support advanced safety and connectivity features
- Engine ratings include the VGT engine, ranging from 405-455 HP and 1450-1850 lb-ft of torque and the D13 Turbo Compound engine
