Iveco STRALIS Hi-Way wins “International Truck of the Year” award 2013

In a new press release, Iveco proudly announced that their new heavy-duty truck, STRALIS Hi-Way, has won the “International Truck of the Year” award 2013. The annual trophy voted on by 25 leading commercial vehicle magazines in Europe for the truck that, according to the Jury, “has made the greatest contribution to road transport efficiency from several different perspectives including: fuel economy; safety; driveability; comfort and a low-environmental ‘footprint’”. The award was presented at the 64th annual Hanover International Motor Show, the largest commercial and industrial vehicle show in Europe.

Some of the leading features of the Iveco STRALIS Hi-Way are;

•  Reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of up to 4% on an international mission with a tractor STRALIS Hi-Way over an average distance of 130,000 kilometres a year, for four years


•   A range of integrated functions, including programmed assistance, fleet management and driver training for economical driving


•  Supplied with Cursor FPT Industrial engines, ensuring low fuel consumption and excellent performance


•  Unique High Efficiency SCR (HI-eSCR) catalytic reduction system, designed, patented and produced by FPT Industrial, making the new STRALIS the only heavy vehicle on the market to meet Euro VI emission limits without the use of EGR, therefore reducing nitrogen oxide levels by over 95%


•  Internal cabin offers improved ergonomics and comfort


•  Externally improved  and re-styled with vehicle aerodynamics and therefore fuel efficiency, and features a new central grille and redesigned “air deflectors” and a new bumper dam design


•  New advanced and integrated telematics services and improved customer services instruments


• Advanced road safety features, such as EBS with the Brake Assistant function, Lane Departure Warning System, ESP, Adaptive Cruise Control, Daytime Running Lights, the new Driver Attention Support function and the Advanced Emergency Braking System


•  For improved driver performance, the new STRALIS  offers the unique "Driving Style Evaluation" function, an instrument that allows the driver to improve driving behaviour in real time


• If connected to the IVECONNECT FLEET system, this program allows the fleet manager to remotely assess the performance of each individual driver

With all of these generous features and safety designs, it's clear to see how the Iveco STRALIS Hi-Way walked away with the top spot and coveted crown. For more details on this award winning truck, please click here to view Iveco's official STRALIS Hi-Way web page.