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TRACK & WHEELThe bigger Scanialogotype boosts theScania identity.The frontal stylingis sharper, withmore pronouncedhorizontal lines,reinforcing theScania identity.A new verticaltheme picks upfrom the windowline and runs allthe way into thebumper.Optional LED daytimerunning lights and highpressureheadlampcleaners are integratedinto the design.9exteriorupdateson the r-seriesThe new bumper designblends into the strength ofthe frontal styling.The grille has considerablylarger openings betweenthe more distinct horizontalbars, accentuating the Scaniaidentity and admitting more airinto the radiator and the enginecompartment, securing highercooling capacity.The sideskirtsare designed toaccommodatelarger fuel tankswith a capacity ofup to 1,500 litres ona 4x2 tractor unit.The aerodynamicshape of thesideskirts improvesfuel consumptionby 0.6 percent.New sideskirts fortractor units, asstandard paintedin the cab colour,harmonise with thesharper frontal stylingand lines from theboarding steps.3questionsto:Kristofer Hansén,Head of Styling andIndustrial DesignWhat are the key styling traitsof the R-series?“With newly developed designlines, we have integrated thefront, the side of the cab, thebumper and the sideskirt intoa unified whole. Every part fitstogether; there are no ‘looseelements’ in the styling. The newinterior is inspired by premiumcars, with upgraded materials.We tuned up the shapes, surfacesand lines to reach a more elegantoverall interior ambience.”What are you most proud of?“That we have taken an alreadyfamiliar cab – the R-series – andgiven it a whole new life. We havemanaged to combine a sharperlook with improved cooling,aerodynamics and other functionalaspects. At the same time wehave a new level of quality in theinterior, closer in style to a luxurycar. It is a truck to make a driverproud.”What were your guidingprinciples during thedevelopment?“To renew and reinforce. Wealso worked on improvingaerodynamics to increase the fuelefficiency. At the same time wewanted to create an aestheticallyattractive styling, keeping andreinforcing the Scania look. In theinterior we wanted to enhance thepremium feeling of the cab whilemaking the truck safer, easierto drive and more efficient andcomfortable.”Early sketches of the new R-series.27