Stralis wins International Truck Of The Year 2002

Iveco’s flagship, Stralis has been voted International Truck of the Year 2003 by a jury of leading commercial vehicle journalists from across Europe.

Stralis stormed to victory with almost 50 per cent of the total votes cast, against competition from five truck manufacturers which put forward the DAF XF95, Scania HPI, Mercedes Axor, MAN TGA and the Volvo FM range of trucks.
Iveco has won the accolade for its strong product credentials, well-designed “Active Space cab” good build quality, proven driveline and impressive use of electronics offering driver and operator alike a host of vehicle and fleet management information.

Giuseppe Franchi, Managing Director of Iveco Ford Truck, says: “Stralis has received a fantastic reception since its launch and the feedback we are getting from customers justifies it as the worthy winner of this prestigious award.”
“Iveco has the reputation for launching award-winning vehicles and the Stralis joins other noteworthy winners in our range including the Daily City Truck, Cargo and EuroTech marques.”

Stralis was launched internationally at the Amsterdam RAI Show in February 2002 and there have been over 8,000 vehicles ordered to-date across Europe. This represents a performance increase of 34 per cent on the same period last year (2001), in contrast to a market which is down 16 per cent overall.”
“In the UK we have already registered nearly 300 Stralis tractor units,” adds Mr Franchi. “Customers range from owner operators to large haulage fleets, as well as a number of major rental companies such as Hill Hire, Fraikin, Eurohire and Gullivers,” he adds.

The secret to the “Active Space Cab” is that it incorporates the very latest in Italian fair with a modular design which can be easily adapted to suit a variety of roles, whether it is for use by a single driver, a driver who occasionally carries a passenger, or for a team of two drivers involved in either domestic or pan-European transport.

Andy Salter, Vice Chairman of the International Truck of the Year jury

Its flat-floor makes it easy to move around inside the cab, which, in a standard configuration, is equipped with a single bunk, a comfort seat for relaxation and a fold down table. Other regular features include a 24 litre slide-out fridge, mini-safe, and a dashboard-mounted five-inch colour screen displaying a wealth of information to the driver.
Stralis is available with two different engines: the 10.3 litre Cursor 10 that comes in power ratings of 400 and 430 hp and the 12.9 litre Cursor 13 that is offered at 480 and 540 hp. These Cursor engines are latest generation designs that have been pioneered since 1999 and utilise the very newest technology. They are characteristically powerful, quiet and clean, and in this respect, easily meet the current Euro 3 emissions requirement.

All four engine variants are used in conjunction with the latest, fully automatic EuroTronic transmissions supplied by ZF. Synchronisation of the main box is achieved electronically, precluding the need for conventional synchronisers and thus saving weight. Electronic control also effectively eliminates the possibility of incorrect selection and over-revving.

The Stralis range consists of two and three axle tractor units available with steel front and rear air suspension, or alternatively with all-round air suspension. A range of three axle rigid versions is also available.