VNL (2004)

2004–2017

Volvo VNL 780 — Photo: Panoha · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

About this generation

The 2004 Volvo VNL introduced a major redesign of Volvo's North American long-haul truck, with revised exterior styling, improved aerodynamics and an updated driver environment. This generation remained the foundation of the VNL range through multiple powertrain and equipment updates before the next major redesign in 2018.

Key Features

Redesigned exterior
Improved aerodynamics
Enhanced driver environment
Volvo D12D and D13 engines
Volvo D11 engine
Volvo D16 available
Volvo I-Shift transmission
Long-haul sleeper configurations
Heavy-duty chassis

Technical Overview

Production: 2004–2017
Replaced: VNL (2000)
Succeeded by: VNL (2018)

Cab & Transmission

Cab Types: Day Cab
Sleeper Cab
Mid-Roof Sleeper
Raised Roof Sleeper
Transmissions: Volvo I-Shift
Manual transmission
Automated manual transmission

Engines

17 engines

D11

3 variants

10.8 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl

D12D

5 variants

12.1 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl

D13

5 variants

12.8 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl

D16

3 variants

16.1 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl

D13F485

Volvo D13F 485

2008–2010

485 hp

Power

2510 Nm

Torque

VNL (2000)

2000–2004

VNL (2017)

2017–2023