Scania has revealed has taken the next step with its premium cab with the introduction of what it is calling the Longline cab into itsregular production flow.
Scania said that its modular system has helped build on its strong heritage and enabled the new cab to be offered as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility.
Scania claims the Longline cab combines its CrewCab and S-series high-roof cab to create a product that it says no other OEM currently offers from the factory.
Scania Australia is not sure whether the Longline will make its way to Australian roads, telling us that it will be build limited numbers and that the local operation is still waiting to hear the full details here in Australia and to find out if it is possible to import, adding that if it is but if it is it will certainly look at it “very seriously”.
The company will be producing the new cab will be produced at its Laxå plant with the truck chassis built at its Södertälje facility in Sweden
“This is a natural evolution of a concept that has long been appreciated by customers,” said Scania’s head of trucks, Lars Gustafsson.
“We combine heritage with modern industrialisation in Longline and offer a platform that can be tailored to individual needs,” Gustafsson added.
Scania said that its new Longline cab has been designed as a flexible platform rather than a fully specified interior solution.
It said that it will be offered with a limited interior configuration behind the seats from the factory, including options such as a standard bed with storage or shelving, or a more open layout.
The company claims the design focuses on clearly defined mounting points, enabling customers to design interiors according to their specific requirements.
“We simply don’t add things that aren’t needed, limiting waste in line with our sustainability targets,” said Samuel Suderbys, the managing director of Scania’s operations in Laxå.
Scania says that it expects many customers to further personalise their vehicles through custom paint and interior solutions.
Scania will offer premium paint options of all automotive colours available in collaboration with a Swedish custom painter reducing lead times from delivery to operation to further support this,
The company added that the Longline concept originated from market demand and a desire to improve driver conditions.
It said that by offering increased space and flexibility, the cab supports customers in attracting and retaining drivers, which it says is a key challenge in the transport industry.
“The cab is not only about space but about creating a better working environment for drivers. This is increasingly important for our customers,” said Gustafsson.
Scania says its Longline has been adapted according to the European IVD legislation (Increased Vehicle Dimensions), that has enabled customers all over Europe to purchase longer vehicles.
Initially, the cab will be available in two length versions, both a 28 and 31, and both with a high roof.
It says that the interior height will exceed two metres, providing standing room for most drivers.
Scania says that the cab represents a continuation of its tradition of developing specialised transport solutions based on customer needs, with the project starting in 2022, following its established approach to special applications.
The company said that sales began last month, with first deliveries expected later in the year.
Scania said that as a low-volume offering, the Longline cab is intended for those seeking a platform to build something tailored, unique and distinctive.
