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Scania comes with two surprises to the test. Where we

23rd December 2010
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A This particular expected the East Swedes to come up with a P-series, they Scania comes with an chose to bring the new G-series. That was surprise number SCR engine

one. Surprise number two? Ifs an SCR engine. Scania wants customers to know it has the knowledge of EGR and SCR techniques. According to Scania, some fleets want to have SCR trucks in their mixed fleets because they are used to it by now. The G-420 has the 0012 15, 12-litre engine with HPI injection system in combination with the two-pedal' Opticruise GRS895R gearbox with integrated retarder. The 2.95:1 rear axle ratio gives 1.200rpm at 85km/h on 70-series tyres.

The G-series cab is effectively the old 4-series cab structure with a slightly higher engine tunnel. The cab sits 70mm lower on the chassis, hardly a big difference from the R-series cab. Still, it is very smart of Scania to close the gap between the maybe too-low P-series and the premium R-series. With the G, there now is a low budget solution for this segment that keeps drivers happy and the residual value high.

There is plenty of space in the cab, especially with the Highline roof. The raised engine tunnel is hardly a problem and the only thing that shows the difference is the changed centre console. The tray over the drawer in the R-cab goes on under the dash, but this isn't the case in the G-cab. When it comes to the interior, there is the same atmosphere as in the bigger R-cab. In fact it looks the same, drives the same, and gives the same comfortable feeling. Storage space is above the windscreen and under the bunk, where there is a big drawer, and where a fridge can be mounted. The bunk itself is a bit narrow and has the extra parts like in the old R-series. The slide-out bunk can't be ordered in the G, and that also goes for the Topline cab.

Driving the Scania is very good. The steering gives a good feeling of the road, while visibility around the cab and in the mirrors is good. The seating position behind the unique adjustable steering wheel is still the best in class, and that all adds up to make this G-420 the winner of our 1,000 Point Test. We just hope the G isn't going to cannibalise R sales, although pricing is a good instrument to manage that.

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