Introducing the new Stralis, Iveco company's management has stated that no major changes. What is done is purely preventive in nature. Everything that had not previously satisfied clients and journalists, rethought and improved.
What is the Iveco Stralis 2007? Try to look at the car through the prism of claims management company Iveco and evaluate how they failed, "some errors".
But before you start talking about a new long-haul tractors, a few words about what is happening around him. Recall, the first Stralis appeared in 2002. A year later, the car was awarded the prestigious title of "Truck of the Year." In 2005, trucks were represented, corresponding to Euro-5. And now enter the market update.
The appearance of the machine is accompanied by a heightened interest in it. Today in the portfolio company has about 3000 orders. Note that now Iveco Stralis is experiencing 23 percent growth in sales, compared to the same period last year. Good results of the company and the overall balance.
In all likelihood, expect even greater results, given the unprecedented advertising campaign by Iveco SpA to promote a new product. Think of all the grandeur of the planned activities. Three caravan trains (9 test machines, plus one demo for the combination of Western Europe, and two on 5 +1 for East) to the Road Show will travel the roads of Europe.
From March to October Stralis himself will come to customers without waiting for the moment at which he will pay attention to the carriers. Moreover, virtually anyone can reserve a time and place for a test drive by visiting the specially opened for this site.
To return directly to the truck. Major changes in the cabin. The designers have taken care to create a more balanced image of the modern long-haul tractors. Immediately apparent massive relief grille, new bumper and head optics - a kind of calling card of a new truck. Now, even there was additional space for the application of logos transport companies. In addition, managed a 2% improve aerodynamic performance.
Just before the manufacturer are five types of cabins: from the "unpretentious» Active Day, to the very clever "Active Space Cube. At the last stop in detail. Why, in fact, Cube? Because the shape it is really close to the cube. Thus, the length of the cabin has increased by 95 mm (due to special vyshtampovki in the back), height - 90 mm. The increment in the useful volume was 1.8 m3.
According to the developers, today is the most spacious cab in similar long-haul tractors.
A new instrument panel is also adjacent to the new center console and controls. Interior upholstery is different: there were applied entirely new materials.
Control Keys robotic manual is now displayed on the center console. It is more convenient to the same without distracting the driver from the road environment. With shift paddles can manage engine brake, cruise control and other vital systems of the tractor.
The increase in the length of the cabin developers have managed to increase by 40 mm longitudinal adjustment driver's seat. Coupled with an adjustable column has increased the number of possible provisions to ensure a comfortable fit even the most tall drivers.
There is another chip. Cab floor is uneven. Seats are "omitted" with respect to the engine compartment of 40 mm. Thus artificially increase the space above your head.
Volume compartments for luggage brought up to 400 liters in the performance of Cube (taking into account external boxes). The upper boxes have lids, and loss of things no longer threatens truckers.
Sleeps also added in size and changed the configuration. Lingerie can be transformed into a table for two persons. At the bottom (underneath) is the bulk container. In the roof of the electric sunroof. Already we can say that the greatest demand will be exactly the cab Active Space (up to 50% of all orders), followed by Active Time (33%), and the Active Day will do the rest.
Engine
It is a well known family of motors Cursor. Customers will be offered 8?, 10? and 13-liter engines with power ratings from near 310 to 560 liters. with.
OUR OPINIONThe cab was really comfortable. Number of adjustments available to the driver, especially pleased as switches control a robotic KP. In general, informative steering provides good road feel. Checking of ESP has left a persistent feeling of satisfaction of its behavior and capabilities for the safe management of a truck.
If the robot manual, no one raised complaints during the test drive, then on a manual gear box, opinion was divided. Most of the colleagues expressed dissatisfaction with the clarity of its operation. By the way, had a similar complaint and the CP predecessor.
Improved flow characteristics of the torque by 5% - fuel economy (in the version of the Euro-5 with respect to Euro-3). Compliance with the Euro-5 is achieved through the use of technology SCR. We also note an increase in oil change interval: it is now required to reach 150 thousand kilometers, and in some cases even more. However, for Russia will be recommended only 100,000 km, due to the mediocre quality fuel. Increased reliability and durability.
Motors aggregated with mechanical, robotic and automatic transmissions. The share of machines is low in total volume produced cars. But the manual is divided equally portfolio orders with robotic.
All machines can be equipped with a retarder ZF, EBS, an electronically controlled suspension (ECAS), ESP, as well as device Hill Holder, a system of warnings about the gathering of truck lanes and adaptive cruise control.
A choice of mechanical and pneumatic suspension. In variants with its axis thruster control shifted to electronics.
Have happened to the criticism of the wiring and electronics have had an effect. Their reliability is enhanced through the use of protected wiring. Using CAN Bus will create additional conditions for the control of the state system of the truck.
Improve reliability and maintainability is characterized by the numbers: 50% of faults that arise can be resolved within three hours, 70% - within seven hours. This greatly reduces the downtime of trucks under repair and, consequently, leads to a reduction in operating costs.
For a short time, which was set aside for meeting new trucks, it was possible to note the following. The cabin was really comfortable. Number of adjustments available to the driver, especially pleased as switches control a robotic KP. In general, informative steering provides good road feel. Checking of ESP has left a persistent feeling of satisfaction of its behavior and capabilities for the safe management of a truck.
If the robot manual, no one raised complaints during the test drive, then on a manual gear box, opinion was divided. Most of the colleagues expressed dissatisfaction with the clarity of its operation. By the way, had a similar complaint and the CP predecessor. So that the scope for fine-tuning designs still available.
To summarize. Iveco offers up to 4500 possible combinations Stralis. Soon to join them options, tailored to work on liquefied natural gas (primarily for use in utilities) and chassis with wheel formula 8x2 (other combinations) for the Benelux countries. This chassis will be very useful for setting different kinds of tanks.
In Russia orders for the new Stralis will take in June. The first machine we will fall. In addition to the performance of Euro-4 carriers traditionally offered and Euro-3.
It should be added that a more detailed acquaintance with the new car we plan to hold a dealer conference in the days when our carriers will get acquainted with the novelty, or even after its own testing Dmitrovsky site.
Sergey Zhukov