Volvo Trucks North America has started series production of the all-new Volvo VNL, a reimagined Class 8 truck. It will be assembled at the New River Valley Assembly Plant in Dublin, Virginia, which is Volvo Group’s largest assembly facility in the world at over 2.3 million square feet on 566 acres.
The commercial launch of the all-new Volvo VNL also serves as a christening of the state-of-the-art cab plant, part of a $400 million investment by the Volvo Group in North America.
“We are excited to be rolling out the all-new Volvo VNL to our valued dealer partners and can’t wait for our customers to receive them into their operations to experience the future of trucking today," Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America, said. "This truck was designed to change everything and represents Volvo Trucks’ dedication to innovation by combining state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled fuel efficiency, driver comfort, and safety. The all-new Volvo VNL has already set a new standard in the trucking industry, and it will provide tremendous value to our customers’ operations."
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In conjunction with the series production start, more than 400 all-new Volvo VNLs will start arriving at dealership locations across North America, providing customers with opportunities to get behind the wheel for a test drive.
The all-new Volvo VNL features four exterior and interior trim levels—core, edge, edge black, and ultimate—with six cab configurations, each designed to fit customers’ preferences, brand identity, and operational needs. The initial 400 trucks will include both sleepers and day cab models, offering a variety of packages, trim levels, and powertrain offerings to give customers a first-hand experience to determine the best fit for their operations.
The all-new Volvo VNL boasts a wide array of innovative features, including advanced aerodynamics for improved fuel efficiency and safety technologies like collision avoidance systems and connectivity solutions. Designed with driver comfort in mind, the truck features ergonomic seating, advanced climate control, and noise reduction features.
