Images have surfaced from a Scania truck with noticeable changes to the cab. The camouflaged truck was captured at a production site in China and betrays a breath of fresh air due to the design of the Swedish manufacturer.
What immediately stands out is the greatly changed front. The design looks rounder and more aerodynamic than the current model. The nose seems a bit more convex, and in style fits in with recent developments of other European brands. Under the camouflage you can see details of a completely new grille and a custom bumper part.
Classic mirrors and mirrors
Although previous prototypes of Scania have already been spotted with camera mirrors, this test truck is still equipped with traditional ones. This may be an early test phase, with a focus on other elements. The fact that the switch to digital mirrors is still coming in the long term seems plausible. As with Ford, these cameras will be at the bottom of the window line and not above the door such as Mercedes-Benz.
Prepared for stricter rules
The camouflage around the dashboard and the A-pillars suggests that Scania is preparing for the upcoming European requirements around direct sightlines from the cab. These regulations, intended to make vulnerable road users more visible to the driver, will have far-reaching consequences for cabin designs in the coming years.
In the background, Scania and sister brand MAN are also working together on a completely new, aerodynamic cabin. This development is independent of the current prototype and is aimed at a joint, future-proof generation of trucks within the Traton group. The Skewjer Scania thus seems to be an intermediate step towards that greater innovation.
