Mercedes unveils its updated Actros L

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its new updated Actros L. The truck features a redesigned body known as ProCabin, which promises fuel savings of up to 3% as a result of improved aerodynamics.

In addition, the manufacturer claims further efficiency from its third generation 12.8-litre OM 471 engine, which has been given two new turbochargers and a revised exhaust gas after-treatment system.

Full cab paintwork, dark chrome badging and LED lighting makes for a stunning exterior while the interior is available in three styles – StreamSpace, BigSpace, or GigaSpace.

Among the safety enhancements is the fitment of active brake assist 6.0, which can perform automated maximum full-stop braking at speeds of up to 60 km/h ahead of crossing, oncoming traffic, or other road users in the same lane. The company says the new safety systems exceed the required standards of the General Safety Regulation (GSR), which will be effective from July 2024.

The second-generation active side-guard assist monitors traffic on both the driver’s and front passenger sides and with its two-stage warning system it can alert drivers to potential dangers. The active warning zone extends up to 30m behind and seven metres in front of the vehicle, operating at speeds of up to 30km/h.

A new front guard assist system helps prevent accidents with pedestrians or cyclists who may be directly in front of the truck when it moves off.