In the recent European truck market, there is an interesting trend: Duff Trucks from the Netherlands is gradually turning the tide, making great strides from the original second echelon of Oka and successfully squeezing into the first echelon. Let's take the Polish market as an example, the new generation of DUF trucks did not enter the Polish market in large quantities until August last year. But even so, DUF still sold 7348 commercial vehicles with GVW of more than 16 tons in Poland, accounting for 24.36% of sales. In other words, one in every four newly registered trucks is a DUF truck.
What makes Duff progress so fast? Because the new generation of DUF trucks is one of the most advanced trucks on the European market. Not only has a super efficient power chain system, but also has a high degree of achievement in ergonomics and intelligent interconnection. And the cab of a new generation of Duff trucks is just too big. DUF's enlarged cab is the only one in Europe that meets the new EU regulations and is eligible for varying degrees of length exemptions. In today's article, we have found a flagship of the new generation of DUF trucks: the XG+ truck, to take you to experience it together.
The new generation of DUF trucks has drastically changed the design of the front face. If you block Duff's logo, you won't guess it's Duff's product at all. The front grille applies a multi-stage stacking design language, with chrome-plated decorative strips on each layer that outline the delicate outline. Chrome plating applications do not stop at the front grille. On the roof, there is also a chrome strip that connects the searchlights on the left and right of the cab top into one, perfectly decorating the sleek roof.
The new generation of DUF trucks is very focused on air resistance. As a result, the shape of the top of the cab has also become more complicated. At the same time, it is rounded and angular, which is used for better rectification of air. The electronic mirror system is also standard on DUF XG+ trucks, resulting in a greater field of view while reducing wind resistance and improving fuel consumption.
In addition to the electronic rearview mirrors, the DUF XG+ is equipped with a horn camera system in front of the co-pilot's side to supplement the blind spot view furthest from the driver.
The design of the air intakes on the front hood uses an irregular hexagonal shape, which according to Duff claims can further optimize the wind resistance performance, and the visual effect of this design is very different.
The all-LED headlights are well designed to fit the vehicle profile closely. Better visuals and stronger lighting.
The front cover of the XG+ is similar in design to Scania. In addition to the need to lift the central front cover, it is also necessary to lift the flanks on both sides. The XG+'s internal wiring harness is bundled reasonably to improve uptime. The front hood is tightly wrapped and also reduces the drag coefficient.
Efficiency is the most thoughtful point considered by DUF's new generation of trucks. Rubber skid plates are provided under the bumper to make the airflow under the vehicle's chassis more neat. The vehicle's aftertreatment system is arranged very close to the engine, resulting in better exhaust gas catalytic efficiency. Low roll-resistance tires, alloy wheels, and low saddle arrangements are all standard with XG+, all for more efficient logistics.
Duff Original also offers an optional fully enclosed side skirt with integrated side lights and foot pedals for an excellent design. The XG+ deflector cover has been lengthened, and the side skirt also has rubber extensions above and below to better guide the air flow. In terms of cab size, the cab length of XG+ has reached a full 2590 mm, and the length of about 2.6 meters is simply a dimensionality reduction for the truck cabs of other manufacturers, and it is no wonder that more people choose to buy DUF trucks.
The side deflector hood is folded outwards to open, which is a bit troublesome. If you can fold inwards like Mann, you can also lead to better ergonomics. The upper part of the chassis is covered with steel plates and is used as a working platform. Incidentally, the car's power configuration: the vehicle is powered by a 530 hp PACKA MX-13 engine, with zF TraXon transmission, 4x2 drive, standard European trunk logistics configuration.
The cab interior floor plan of the DUFF XG+ is as above. Next, we'll take you into the cab to have a feel for it.
Modern, sophisticated, elegant, luxurious, these words are the highest evaluations that drivers have of the interior of Duff's new generation of trucks. Duff has crafted every interior. Whether it is the newly designed doors, steering wheels, dashboards, or exquisitely shaped seats, it gives people a refreshing sense of surprise.
The design of the doors is much more refined. Metal, wood grain, leather surface, stitching, a variety of decorative means on it perfect fusion. There are small pillows at the door under the edge of the bed, which can relieve fatigue in the driver's arm. The door handles have been redesigned, and the upper window and rearview mirror control areas are diagonally facing the driver, making the design clear at a glance.
The steering wheel design is the most praised new design for drivers. The layout of the multi-function buttons is easy to operate, and the design of the physical buttons is intimate. Metal, leather, and soft-lined plastic are spliced together to form the main body of the steering wheel, which makes people feel happy. The dashboard as a whole adopts the style of black piano paint, which is very delicate, but it is easy to fall ash. The dashboard and dashboard are also decorated with metal strips around them, which is very delicate. The screen area is placed on the upper level of the dashboard, and the physical button is placed on the lower level, so it is easy to operate at a glance. The only thing that looks old is its handbrake, but the European Union has legislated to force trucks to use electronic handbrakes, and soon the interior will become more perfect.
The dashboard uses an LCD screen, the size is very large, the internal theme design is excellent, and all kinds of data are clear at a glance, which is convenient for the driver to control the vehicle.
A new generation of Duff trucks also uses pocket control. The forward, backward and parking gears are controlled by knobs with grains on the top, which plays a non-slip role. The top of the lever is equipped with a manual and automatic toggle button and an ECO mode off button to output more traction in extreme cases and ensure the driver's time control of the vehicle.
The screen of the electronic rearview mirror is placed on the A-pillar on the left and right sides. In addition to the standard wide-angle + telephoto rearview mirror footage, there is an additional screen to show the blind spot screen of the horn camera.
In the center of the dashboard, the classic pull-out table panel has been preserved. At the top of the dashboard, DUF also designed a shelf with a non-slip coating on top to hold some debris.
The seats of the new generation of DUF trucks have been redesigned. On XG+ trucks, the seats are spliced in leather + fabric with ventilation, heating, massage and independent arm rests. At the same time, it can also be rotated.
The passenger seat can also be rotated.
The central area has a small engine bulge, but it is innocuous. The XG+ truck can basically guarantee an internal net height of about 2 meters, which can basically meet the standing needs of all drivers.
Multiple cup holders are designed on the instrument panel. If that's not enough, you can also pull out the refrigerator under the sleeper, and Duff has also designed cup holders above. The car is equipped with two refrigerators under the sleepers, allowing it to carry more food and drinks.
The roof is designed with a sunroof and internal LED lighting.
The interior of the roof storage compartment is extremely large and has lights for easy access to items.
The duff XG+ adopts the layout of double sleepers on top and bottom. The upper sleeper can be folded and retracted, and the ladder is also folded to reduce the occupation of space.
Driving a car for a day with back pain? Never mind! The lower sleeper of this DUFF XG+ is equipped with an electric mattress system that adjusts the shape of the sleeper, providing better support for the waist, legs and other places, bringing better rest comfort to drivers.
After laying it flat, it is also very comfortable to take it directly to sleep. The sleeper of the Duff XG+ is 80 cm wide and very straight, with no concave areas from start to finish. The control button of the electric mattress is placed above the middle refrigerator, and when lying down, the hand is just right to reach here.
This photo was taken during the day. Thick opaque curtains coupled with high-brightness LED lighting at the top of the cab turn the seat and pull the table panel, just like at home. As the most comfortable truck on the European market today, the DUF XG+ sets a good example for truck companies. For the foreseeable future, the new generation of DUF trucks will not be introduced to the mainland market for sale. I hope that more domestic manufacturers can learn to digest and make better truck cab products.
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Text: Heseaotter