http://www.truckingmag.co.uk August 2019 TRUCKING 25
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veco has launched its long-awaited
new cab for its heavy truck range at
an event in Madrid on July 2. The
new S-WAY range replaces the
existing Stralis models and comes
in 2.5 m and 2.3 m wide variants. There
is the new X-WAY aimed at the
construction and off-road sector, and
they will be followed later in the year by
the T-WAY multi-axle rigids to replace
the existing Trakker models.
The drivetrains and engine options
remain from the existing Stralis
models. But as these were updated as
recently as 2016, Iveco says the cab is
essentially the last piece in the jigsaw of
what has been a progressive and
complete range overhaul.
It means the power outputs come from
the current Cursor 9, 11 and 13 engines
giving a range from 310-570 bhp. The
9-litre engines come in 310, 330, 360
and 400 bhp, the 11-litre in 420, 460 and
480 bhp options and the 13-litre as
either 510 or 570 bhp. There are also the
gas versions at 400 and 460 bhp. The
gearboxes remain the Hi-Tronix – and
yes, there’s still a manual option.Better fuel consumption
Iveco claims the redesigned cabs will
offer a four per cent fuel saving over
existing models. However, it was widely
expected the Italian firm would follow
Mercedes-Benz in adopting mirror-less
technology – a suspicion supported by
leaked pictures of test trucks. However,
the trucks do indeed come with
conventional wing mirrors as the
company says the new tech was not
ready. It has hinted it expects to
introduce mirror-cams fairly soon.
The Italian firm is pushing its natural
gas options heavily with the new range,
but standard diesel engines are of courseThe long-anticipated new cab from Iveco has finally
been unveiled and Trucking flew to Madrid to drive itstill being offered and Iveco maintains
diesel will remain the fuel of choice for
the foreseeable future. The new trucks
will be built at the former Pegaso factory
in Madrid and Milan.Cab interior changes
The new truck uses about 20 per cent of
the previous Stralis cab (namely, the
back of the cab), but the rest is wholly
new. The engine tunnel has been reduced
by 55 per cent (or 110 mm) from 205 mm
to 95 mm, but there is no flat floor and
the company says it will not be looking
to develop such a model.
The new 2.3 m wide model – which
will start production in the autumn – is
akin to the Hi-Road models it replaces,
and Iveco says that cab shares about
50 per cent of its predecessor’s DNA. The
exact same shape of the high-roof
sleeper, for example, is retained. Where
the previous wide and narrow cabs were
differentiated by their Hi-Way and
Hi-Road/Hi-Street names, this is no
longer the case – all these will be classed
as S-WAY.
The wide cab has a completely new
front, new roof – especially noticeable
on the high-roof sleeper, which only
comes in one extension size – and brand
new doors.
Iveco is claiming improvements in the
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), lower
fuel consumption, a better cab and
better crashworthiness. The truck has
wholly new headlight arrangements and
front grille – which many have already
likened to the Scania S-series.
There are a number of improvements
inside the cab, including more space for
the driver’s belongings. There are two a
sizeable fridge/freezer units under the
main bunk, as was the case in the Stralis.
Because the profile of the high roofNew cab on Iveco S-WAY
is striking and modernS-WAY
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By Pip Dunn
PHOTOGRAPHY IVECO / PIP DUNN