Volvo VNL (2018)

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"Volvo VNL" redirects here. For the older generation of the truck, see Volvo VNL (2014).

The Volvo VNL (2018) is a truck in American Truck Simulator manufactured by the Swedish truck manufacturer called Volvo. It was released on May 25th, 2023 in update 1.47.

Summary

The Volvo VNL 2018 is primarily used for long hauls on highways.

This VNL 2018 model includes the VNL 860, 740, and 300, with the 860 standing in the spotlight as the flagship and most advanced model of the three, offering the highest standard for the most demanding of truckers. The truck features a broad range of customization options for both the interior and exterior that will make you stand out wherever your journey will take you. This truck is available with cutting-edge engine options that redefine performance: the Volvo D13, the Volvo D13 Turbo Compound, and the Cummins X15. This Volvo is the first branded truck in the United States that introduced the Globetrotter trim.

While this generation of Volvo truck doesn't feature a powerful engine to cater all applications. It's a sleek model for fleet owners to save money and also be fuel efficient.

Upgrades

The following liveries are included with the model:

Name Price Unlock level Picture
Fleet $15,180 0 Volvo VNL 2018 Fleet Front.png
Volvo VNL 2018 Fleet Sleeper.png
Standard $17,540 5 Volvo VNL 2018 Standard Front.png
Volvo VNL 2018 Standard Sleeper.png
Touring $20,250 10 Volvo VNL 2018 Touring Front.png
Volvo VNL 2018 Touring Sleeper.png
Limited $22,960 15 Volvo VNL 2018 Limited Front.png
Volvo VNL 2018 Limited Sleeper.png

Name Price Compatibility Unlock level Picture
300 $16,600 Short Chassis 0 Volvo VNL 2018 300.png
740 $27,590 Medium Chassis 10 Volvo VNL 2018 740.png
860 $34,800 Long Chassis 20 Volvo VNL 2018 860.png

Name Price Compatibility Unlock level Picture
Short 4x2 $17,200 300 0 Volvo VNL 2018 Short 4x2 Chassis.png
Short 6x2 $19,100 Volvo VNL 2018 Short 6x2 Chassis.png
Short 6x2 Midlift $20,200 2 Volvo VNL 2018 Short 6x2 Midlift Chassis.png
Short 6x4 $21,300 3 Volvo VNL 2018 Short 6x4 Chassis.png
Medium 6x2 $23,600 740 10 Volvo VNL 2018 Medium 6x2 Chassis.png
Medium 6x2 Midlift $24,900 12 Volvo VNL 2018 Medium 6x2 Midlift Chassis.png
Medium 6x4 $26,200 13 Volvo VNL 2018 Medium 6x4 Chassis.png
Long 6x2 $26,600 860 20 Volvo VNL 2018 Long 6x2 Chassis.png
Long 6x2 Midlift $27,900 22 Volvo VNL 2018 Long 6x2 Midlift Chassis.png
Long 6x4 $29,200 23 Volvo VNL 2018 Long 6x4 Chassis.png

Notable Brands

Notable Brands that use the Volvo VNL (2018) in companies.

  • Amazon Freight
  • Averitt Express
  • Swift Transportation

Release History

  • 25 May 2023: SCS team revealed the Volvo during a special livestream.
    • It was released 1 hour into the stream.
  • 20 December 2022: In the SCS Christmas Stream, the team reveals 3D images of the modeling process of the New Volvo VNL.[1]
  • 19 August 2022: SCS Software confirms that they are working on the New Volvo VNL model after visiting the Volvo Trucks North America facility in the state of Virginia and that the project is still in the very early stages of development.[2]


Trivia

  • The orange interior accent is a nod to the Volvo seal belt safety when it was first designed in the 1950's.
  • This Volvo is the first truck brand/variant that SCS Software licensed 'Flowbelow' which allows for aerodynamic customization of Wheel Cover Kits and Tractor AeroKits.
  • The Volvo VNL 2018 is featured on the map expansion DLC cover of Oklahoma.

Media

See also

References

  1. Christmas Special Live Stream 2022, 2022-12-21 (accessed 2022-12-21)
  2. SCS Software, Visit at the Volvo Facility in the US, 2022-08-19 (accessed 2022-08-19)