2022 Volvo VNL 860
earlier we showed you Freightliner’s new Cascadia and the Peterbilt 579 this week we continue our truck reviews with the Volvo VNL 860.
Volvo definitely designed this beauty to set the standard in aerodynamic performance and comfort check out this review of the Volvo VNL 860.
the Volvo VNL series first introduced in 1996 is celebrating its 25th anniversary the series is Volvo’s most popular model and is assembled in the U.S at the new river valley plant in Virginia.
2021 model receives commemorative badges affixed to the door panels Volvo VNL is known for bringing breakthroughs in design and technology that have reshaped the industry’s standards.
for example, Volvo was the first to offer fully integrated sleeper cabins dinette workstations, and high strength still cabs.
Volvo VNL has become synonymous with the word safety and the new Volvo VNL 860 is not only safe but fuel-efficient and comfortable built with the hardworking truck driver mind this rig features premium craftsmanship and innovative detail.
following suit with our other truck reviews at the forefront of the new Volvo VNL is aerodynamics and fuel efficiency Volvo VNL 860s exceed package offers up to 16 improvements in fuel efficiency than previous models the new flow blow tractor arrow kit includes a system of wheel covers.
And fairings designed for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency proving an ultra-smooth ride and keeps more money in the driver’s wallet when it comes to overall design the Volvo VNL is super sleek and features a hood bumper and airflow deflector which works together to manage efficiently and channel it reward and redesign chassis fairings and optimize airflow past the derive wheels and the tractors trailer gap to increase driver visibility.
and reduce maintenance Volvo engineers created the new state of the art headlights previous models had complaints about the headlights fogging up but led bulbs are now used for all exterior lighting and the VNL features led high low beam headlights led turn marker parking lamps and a signature led daytime running light one of the coolest features is Volvo’s adaptive loading this helps truck run at peak fuel efficiency and performance every mile of every hull adaptive loading is able to sense weight differentiation and automatically lift the axle to reduce friction and save fuel with one of the industry’s most advanced automated transmission Volvo outdid itself with the new I-shift
I-shift helps a driver shift perfectly every time and included upgrades to hardware and software clutch durability and torsional dampening this new VNL has great durability and a new counter shift-brake for improved performance and smoother shifting the lever has also been lengthened to improve accessibility while using the I-shift and the intelligent cruise control it creates the ic a unique system that learns typography of the road stores it and automatically uses the knowledge it saves on fuel efficiency and intelligent cruise control while it’s in use.
let’s check out the inside of the VNL puts driver comfort at the forefront of its interior redesign making this rig feel more like a home away from home.
starting with seating that has been ergonomically optimized while the dashboard and steering will bring controls and information efficiently to the driver with minimal distraction an integrated telescopic ladder featuring large steps makes it easier to get in and out of the top bunk and the ladder quickly locks in place behind the cabinet when not in use.
the VNL also offers smart shortage arrays large refrigerator removable floor mats and all the details that create a warm clean calming environment.
A first for Volvo a fully adjustable reclining bunk in the sleeper was added and it can be efficiently stored away to use as an optional tabletop workstation this beauty also comes with a sleeper control panel that can lock the doors adjust the bunk heating and cooling set audio levels and close all shades simultaneously.