Volvo, one of the seven largest European commercial vehicle brands, is also an international group with products on sale around the world. At present, Volvo is in North America to sell six major models, VNR, VNL high-end long-distance models, VNX heavy load models, VHD Volvo chassis, VAH sedan cars, and a natural gas model.

                                                   Volvo new VNX

Recently, according to foreign media reports, Volvo in the North American market heavy load model VNX ushered in the upgrade, in addition to the continuation of previous models of heavy load advantages, in addition to the appearance of the change, but the biggest change is the power system, from previous only provide Volvo D16 engine equipment to now provide Volvo D13 hair Motivation and Cummins X15 engine two engines to choose from.

                                                    Old Volvo VNX

Appearance, the new Volvo VNX still maintain the original design style, but the details are still different, for example, the headlights joined the popular LED day lights, and the modeling is more sharp, and the central network also adopted different designs, so that the Volvo VNX overall looks more young.

For the first time the power of Cummins X15 engine is strong

                                            Volvo D13 engine

                                   Cummins X15 series engine

The Volvo D13 engine is built on Volvo's mature engine technology, and the D13 engine provides a maximum of 500 horsepower and 2500 cattle, enough for heavy load transportation. The more powerful Cummins X15 series engine, according to the different adjustments, the maximum output of 505-605 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 2500-2777 Nm. The gearbox is also equipped with Volvo I-Shift 12-speed automatic transmission, equipped with peristaltic function, overload starting ability is better. In addition, Eaton Fuller 13 gear or 18 shift manual transmission can be selected.

According to the related personnel of Volvo North American company, the total weight of the new Volvo VNX can reach 56.7-72.57 tons, and if the Cummins X15 series engine is chosen, the car will reach 102 tons. This is the reason that Volvo VNX provides the Cummins X15 engine equipment for the first time, and will bring more powerful loading capacity for the user. 

In order to maximize the load capacity, Volvo has this high standard in the chassis, the front bridge can choose 7-9 tons of different load tonnage, with a parabolic plate spring, and the rear axle is 21-25 tons of different grades of vehicle bridge, and the rear axle suspension also supports up to 24 tons of bearing capacity.

In terms of driving forms, Volvo VNX provides 6x4, 8x4, 8x6 several different driving forms, users can also choose to install lifting axle, steering axle. In braking, the Volvo heavy load disc brakes can provide strong braking performance in long haul and heavy haul transport. The dual piston caliper design enables the VNX to better control the braking effect and shorten the braking distance.

Volvo VNX provides three cabs for user selection, of which the largest VNX 740 cab is the best, and a sleeper with a width of 1780mm is provided for the driver's rest needs.

Every detail of the Volvo VNX upgrade is to meet the user's comfort and heavy load demand, improving the bumper, axle, suspension, brake system, and power assembly. Every detail is improved to provide users with high durability and high bearing capacity. It is understood that the current Volvo VNX models in North America has been open booking, and will be officially produced in April of this year.