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Driving impressions
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• With time tight at the massed European launch on the historic Alfa Romeo Balocco test track, we concentrated on driving one example of each variation. First off was an Active Day, powered by the Cursor 8 350 wfth a ZF 16S 151 manual box.
The first impression is dominated by the bright red seats. Once on board with the engine fired up, the next is of being at the controls of a video game, such Is the unique nature of the
Stralis electronic dash. Despite the close proximity of the rear wall of the day cab, the light trim of the interior makes it feel more spacious than it is.
Releasing the clutch—a pleasure to be denied most UK Stralis drivers— the operation of the ZF box is definitely one of the better Installations. With 40 tonnes to move, the 350hp didn't light up the tyres. but didn't disgrace itself either.
The steering fait very light but not overly nervous. Returning to a standstill, the brakes seemed effective and
progressive, but we had hardly challenged them on a flat, and flat-out, test track.
The remaining choices were covered by the second and more representative tractor for the UK, an Active Time with a Cursor 10 430, Eurotronic and Intarder beneath the medium height cab. Inside, it was even redder than before, thanks to the extra helping of seat trim material.
Slipping the gear selector into auto and pressing the pedal, we soon reached the maximum speed programmed Into the on-board computer. In fact, so smooth was the progress and the ensuing laps, that If the driver had been blindfolded and told there was a Scandinavian badge on the grille, he couldn't have argued. There was virtually no wind or road noise on the indifferent surface, and Just enough mechanical noise to stay In touch. All far removed from Ivecos of old, as is the fit and finish of the interior trim. But why, after completely redesigning the interior, is the old model's ashtray still there?