The Italian manufacturer will be soon offering a new range of rigid, single trailer and B-double trucks available for order in Australia.
A shiny new range of cab-over prime mover trucks will soon be available to order in Australia. The first expected to be arriving in the second half of 2023.
In the meantime, Iveco says it is now in the final stages of local validation and testing of the new range, which has seen several models in rigid, single trailer and B-double configuration travel the country under full working conditions.
Iveco points out that, as part of the program, B-double variants also operated for extended periods at full 70 tonne GCM to ensure the reliability and robustness of the vehicles.
Available in the S-Way line-up are 4×2 and 6×4 prime movers and rigids in 6×2, 6×4 and 8×4 configurations. Three Euro 6-rated engines will be offered across the line-up with five output options, delivering power and torque that spans from 340hp (251kW) and 1400Nm to a range-topping 550hp (419kW) and 2500Nm.
Coupled to the engines is Iveco’s highly regarded Hi-Tronix automated manual transmission in 12 and 16-speed guise, which is said to ensure seamless gear changes, torque optimisation and an extended operating life.
Other features of the driveline include anti-idling capabilities and Eco Mode Plus, both functions that are reported to reduce fuel use.
Iveco says that also assisting fuel efficiency and reduced operating costs is the S-Way’s aerodynamic cabin design. This encompasses a reshaped roof, optimised mirror design, high efficiency A-Pillar covers, and a host of other new styling introductions has resulted in a cabin that provides a 13.5 per cent CX coefficient improvement over previous heavy duty Iveco models.
With safety in mind, Iveco states that it will continue to deliver a wide range of active and passive technologies in the S-Way, including emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning system and an even stronger reinforced ECE R29.03-compliant cabin.
“Inside the cabin functionality meets comfort, with an ergonomic dash and cluster layout, abundant storage and a raft of new driver appointments,” Iveco Australia says.
“Also new is Iveco Driver Pal, which is available in the top spec 550hp model.
“Iveco Driver Pal is a technology that allows drivers to fully interact with their vehicles and operate all in-cabin controls through voice commands.”
Iveco advises that further S-Way details will be provided closer to the launch date.