Volvo Trucks North America announced the launch of its upgraded Volvo VNR. The improved truck features a 90% redesign from the previous generation. Production will take place at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Va., with sales starting in the coming months.
The all-new Volvo VNR is optimized for shorter-range operations, with a tighter turning radius ideal for navigating urban routes, while having the versatility to carry out long-haul operations when called upon. Advanced safety, connectivity, maneuverability, and visibility features improve its capability, making it well-suited for areas with heavy pedestrian activity.
Versatility and Customization
The new Volvo VNR was developed with versatility in mind and is available in a variety of Class 8 configurations, including 4x2, 6x2, and 6x4 tractors, as well as straight trucks with multiple body types.
- VNR 300 – Designed for customers who need a regional haul tractor for the demands of urban delivery. With an amazingly tight wall-to-wall turning radius, the all-new Volvo VNR 300 is a maneuverable Class 8 truck.
- VNR 440 – A compact, maneuverable mid-roof 42” sleeper that provides a comfortable place to rest when a driver has reached a mandatory break or must stay an extra night on the road.
- VNR 640 – A mid-roof 62” sleeper designed for drivers operating for multiple days in bulk haul or flatbed deliveries that can be weight-sensitive.
- VNR 660 – The most spacious all-new Volvo VNR 62” high-roof sleeper in the new lineup. This truck is designed for both regional deliveries and long-haul trips, combining aerodynamics for highway driving with the tight turning radius and maneuverability of the other VNR cab configurations. The all-new Volvo VNR 660 is also designed for fleets needing a sleeper truck while operating in areas with stringent length restrictions.
- VNR straight truck – An adaptable solution available in any cab size – day cab or sleeper options in the 300, 440, 640, and 660 models. The customizable configurations are designed to meet the demands of diverse applications whether outfitted as a box van, flatbed, rollback, expeditor, or tanker application, and provide unmatched versatility and performance.
The design of the all-new Volvo VNR series features high-strength steel construction and offers versatile solutions with customizable exterior and interior design options, available in two trim levels — Core and Edge.
The Core trim:
- Interior door panels, kick panels, and dash are all made of tough molded polymers.
- Exterior trim pieces that may be impacted by high-traffic operations can be repaired and replaced with no painting needed.
The Edge trim:
- Chrome accents around the grille and air intake, as well as a new chrome-plated metal bumper designed to handle regional and local deliveries.
- Other upgrades include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, soft-touch dash, and armrests.
24-Volt Electrical Architecture
As part of its 90% redesign, the all-new Volvo VNR incorporates the 24-volt electrical architecture that was introduced with the new Volvo VNL. The 24-volt architecture allows for faster and more accurate diagnostics, minimizing battery and electrical failures. Its design incorporates lighter components and more reliable, serviceable wiring harnesses, reducing wear and tear due to the lower amperage while ensuring maximum operational efficiency.
Safety Innovations
The all-new Volvo VNR features the Volvo Active Safety Platform, which includes Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking.
Additional safety features include:
- E-Call emergency response system.
- Integrated cab-mounted side curtain airbags.
- Infrared technology for low-light operation eliminates blinding from the headlights of the vehicles behind the truck.
- Digital reference lines help the driver judge the end of the trailer and the distance to objects behind the truck.
- Auto Pan feature allows the camera to follow the trailer.
- The tire monitoring system provides general pressure and temperature warnings for the truck tires as well as low-battery warnings for valve sensors.
Fuel Efficiency Improvements
The all-new Volvo VNR series delivers up to 7.5% improved fuel efficiency compared to the legacy VNR through improved aerodynamics, powertrain innovations, and idle reduction technologies reducing fuel costs and emissions for fleets. Eco-roll technology will disengage the driveline on a downhill grade and let the truck roll for an optimal amount of time to help save energy.
The wedge-shaped cab of the new Volvo VNR guides airflow to balance aerodynamics and cooling - reducing air turbulence and driving greater fuel efficiency. A fully customizable idle shutdown feature helps fleets to reduce fuel consumption, especially helpful for local delivery routes.
Driver Comfort and Productivity
Drivers spend long hours behind the wheel, and the all-new Volvo VNR helps make those hours as comfortable and productive as possible. The cab features three levels of seat comfort, with frequently used seat controls repositioned to the right-hand side for easier adjustments.
For drivers operating in colder climates or making frequent stops, Volvo’s new Short Stop parking heater, available in day cab models, keeps the cab warm for up to 30 minutes without idling—reducing fuel consumption and improving driver comfort during breaks or while unloading.
Service and Uptime
The Blue Service Contract provides predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics, and access to a network of more than 400 Certified Uptime Dealerships, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency for the all-new Volvo VNR. Certified dealerships now feature concierge service through a designated Fleet Manager who can proactively schedule service visits for a time that is convenient for a fleet’s operation, coordinating all needed service for campaigns, recalls, and software updates.
Connectivity
Offering advanced connectivity solutions that reduce total cost of ownership while enhancing productivity, the Volvo Connect portal and MyTruck App give fleets comprehensive vehicle data, remote access, and precise control over operations. With the MyTruck App, drivers can remotely monitor fluid levels, check lamp status, and adjust settings directly from their smartphone, ensuring optimal performance and convenience.
Maneuverability and Efficiency
When spec'd with Adaptive Loading, the all-new Volvo VNR includes an innovative 6x2 lift axle designed to optimize fuel efficiency and performance. Adaptive Loading balances the weight between the axles when the truck is heavily loaded, and at an appropriate point, the non-drive front axle automatically lifts, reducing friction and saving fuel. During lighter hauls, Adaptive Loading improves traction by transferring more weight to the rear axle.
Volvo’s improved Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) makes trailer hookup and drop easier than ever. A tethered remote-control option allows the driver to operate the suspension height from outside the cab.
Powertrain
Powertrain improvements on the all-new Volvo VNR account for nearly 30% of the fuel efficiency improvement with the next-generation D13 VGT engine. There are several ratings available for the all-new Volvo VNR with the VGT engine, ranging from 405-455 HP and 1450-1850 lb.-ft. Two additional low-NOx engine ratings are available for the D13. Customers can also select the D13 Turbo Compound engine.
