Kenworth debuts 2 interior color schemes, cab amenities

Kenworth Truck Co. unveiled an interior redesign for four of the truck maker’s diesel models and two battery-electric models Oct. 26. The interior update is available on new orders for the T680, T880, W990, C580, T680E and T880E. The Paccar Inc. division’s updates to the interiors of its Class 8 models are part of a wider overhaul that includes the introduction of factory-installed dashboard touchscreens, one of a number of amenities that echo those available in drivers’ passenger vehicles. Kenworth’s redesigned interior is being touted as a more modern option, offering wood trim accents and additional color options for the original equipment manufacturer’s Diamond VIT and Vantage trim packages. The Vantage interior is available in charcoal, while the Diamond interior is available in charcoal or titanium. Kenworth offers two trim levels for the flagship T680 tractor, and the color schemes available previously were slate and tan. Additional cab updates include wireless phone charging as standard, extra USB-C charging ports, updated heating, ventilation and air conditioning vents plus flexible options for configuring the instrument panel and storage areas. “These latest enhancements bring together innovative technology and thoughtful design to deliver a more comfortable, convenient and connected cab environment,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. A further update to the cabs is an electronic parking brake as standard rather than as an option on all 2.1-meter cab orders. Traditional red-and-yellow push/pull knobs are replaced by switches with electronic displays showing the parking brake status. ‘Hey Kenworth!’The upgrades follow hard on the heels of the debut of larger…

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