The new Volvo VNX is here.

The extreme-duty lineup for Volvo Truck North America’s (VTNA's) Class 8 tractors spans three models: the 300 day cab and 440/640 regional sleepers.

VTNA first introduced the VNX back in 2013 during the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). The company temporarily halted production of the VNX around 2017 and revitalized the tractor line in 2018.

With the big reveal now over, you can get a closer look at the VNX in this media gallery. Click through the media gallery above for all the photos—or scroll through the main images below.

The VNX’s big nighttime show

Industry journalists got a chance to see the new VNX early at a special media preview event.

On the first day, Volvo put on a special nighttime truck show featuring the new VNX in its intended duty cycles. The nighttime show featured four VNX 300s and one VNX 640.

The show’s VNX 640 pulled a lowboy trailer hauling a Volvo wheel loader. The 300 models hauled cement mixers, lumber trailers, and two dump trailers.

The next day, journalists had the chance to drive the VNX models along a private track to get a feel for the new lineup—and a closer look at the vehicles.

The new VNX’s durability, power, and tech

The VNX cab uses 30% more ultra-high-strength steel than in older vocational models. The front grille is made entirely of metal, with a steel mesh to keep debris out of the engine bay. According to VTNA, the VNX’s windshield can absorb two to three times more impact energy than tempered glass.

Safety options include dual-side blind spot monitoring and pedestrian detection. A driver-side curtain airbag is standard, and a passenger-side curtain airbag is available as an option.

While the VNX with its steel cab is certainly going to be heavier than its on-highway counterparts, VTNA maintains that the weight is broadly comparable to the other models.

The VNX models can be specified with axle-forward or axle-back configurations.

The new lineup also uses VTNA’s new powertrain for EPA 2027 emissions standards: an updated D13 engine. The D13 can provide up to 540 hp and 1,950 lb.-ft. torque. The engine’s EPA27 update also includes a 4% fuel efficiency gain and up to 630 braking hp.

The I-Shift transmission has ultra-low gears for constant speeds down to 0.6 mph. Also, the transmission can anchor the vehicle the moment the driver releases the accelerator and switch between drive and reverse without touching the brake pedal.

The VNX is designed for easier customization to suit a variety of duty cycles. The lineup uses VTNA’s new 24V electrical architecture, which includes easy access features like a toolless passenger panel for electrical access and customizable switch banks. The trucks have back-of-cab frame rails with pre-drilled holes and relocated air and fuel tanks for easier upfitting, too.

The new VNX also includes a factory-installed remote steering function, which allows a driver to control the truck wirelessly at speeds up to 5 mph for tight navigation.