In June 2023, Renault unveiled the 2024 model year of its full range of trucks, including the T, T-High, K and C series trucks. Among them, the T and T-High models, as the flagship of the road, are the main products of the 2024 Renault Trucks. In the blink of an eye, the time has come to the beginning of 2024, and the first batch of 2024 Renault trucks has been delivered to customers.
The picture from the left is the 2024 Renault T-High
Today, the protagonist of our article is a Renault T-HIGH tractor, which was delivered to the European tank container shipping company Aneltrans. The car has a 480 hp engine and a 4x2 drive chassis. What are the improvements of the 2024 Renault T-High compared to its predecessor? In today's article, Tiga will take you to take a look.
Let's start with the appearance. The 2024 Renault T-High has almost imperceptible changes in terms of appearance, retaining a high level of commonality with its predecessor. The main changes are focused on the details, such as the replacement of the front grille with a flat Renault** style and the addition of rubber strips in several parts of the body to improve the sealing of the door joints and other areas, thereby reducing air resistance and wind noise.
The ** LED headlights, inherited from the 2021 model year, also appeared on the 2024 Renault T-High. It adopts a full LED light source design, the daytime running lights are located in the headlight ** position, the headlights are divided into upper and lower parts, and the sharp cutting style makes the front face of the vehicle look more spiritual.
The 2024 Renault T-HIGH model has received significant upgrades in terms of electronics and safety systems. As we all know, the EU GSR General Safety Regulation will officially enter into force this year. At that time, heavy-duty truck models that do not meet the new regulations will not be able to go on sale. Therefore, the 2024 Renault T-HIGH is equipped with a package of active safety features such as a tire pressure monitoring system and a reversing camera to meet the requirements of the new EU regulations.
In the area behind the front wheels, the 2024 Renault T-High has two special bulges. These two bumps correspond to the vehicle's side blind spot radar warning system, which consists of forward-facing and backward-facing millimeter-wave radars.
When the radar detects vehicles, pedestrians and various obstacles on the side of the body, the yellow warning light bar designed on the A-pillar will light up to remind the driver to pay attention to safety, which greatly improves the safety of the vehicle when changing lanes and turning.
The left and right sides of the body are equipped with a side blind spot radar system, and the upper and lower radars have yellow body warning lights in the middle. The blind spot radar warning system comes from Volvo Trucks, which is also a member of the Volvo Group.
There is also a special reversing camera at the rear end of the frame, which has a rotating design that rotates the lens into the case when not in use, avoiding damage to the camera and reducing dirt adhesion.
When the reverse gear is activated, the multi** screen in the car will display the picture of the reversing camera. It can be seen that the angle of view of the reversing camera is wide, and the clarity is still good.
The actual vehicle model is the T-HIGH 480, which is powered by a 480 hp Renault DE13 inline-six diesel engine with a displacement of 13 liters and an output of 480 hp. This engine is similar to the Volvo D13 diesel engine, and its matching Renault Optidriver transmission is also the same as the Volvo i-Shift gearbox, and the overall power performance and efficiency are guaranteed.
The vehicle is driven in a 4x2 form and the rear axle is air suspension for better shock absorption. Air suspension is a fairly important configuration for tank container shipping companies that frequently transport dangerous goods. The front and rear wheels are equipped with aluminium wheels, which provide a better appearance and better weight reduction. The interior axle head is painted the same blue as the bodywork, which is subtly decorated to provide a more refined look.
The rear of the cab is designed with fire extinguishers, brushes, shovels and other equipment to meet the ADR needs of dangerous goods transportation. Another special feature is that the number plate is mounted at the top of the rear wall of the cab instead of the rear fender.
Unlike the T-series, the Renault T-High model has a higher cab mount, which reduces the engine bulge in the car and achieves a flat floor design, resulting in a larger interior clearance and more living space. In terms of appearance, the Renault T-HIGH is also taller than the regular T-series models, so an extra layer of grille is designed on the front cover to highlight the difference.
The interior is the main upgrade for the 2024 Renault T-High. In order to meet the various configuration requirements of the EU GSR general safety regulations, the performance of the vehicle's on-board electronic system has ushered in a huge upgrade, and it has become natural to be equipped with the best interior. LCD instrument panel, multi-function steering wheel, plus multi-screen, one-button start, electronic parking brake and other functions, the digital performance of the vehicle has been greatly improved.
The theme design inside the LCD instrument panel is excellent, the speed number is located at the top, the engine tachometer, fuel gauge and other parameters are below, and the left and right are the display of various detailed parameters, showing all kinds of information at a glance in front of the driver.
The tachometer uses a green background to mark the maximum torque range of the engine, guiding the driver to drive more reasonably, achieving higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption.
Multi** screen is built on the Android system, designed with custom themes, integrating a variety of functions, such as radio, calculator, alarm clock and other functions. Of course, the on-board ADAS advanced driver assistance functions are also adjusted within the screen.
Seat ventilation and air conditioning temperature regulation are also integrated into the multi-screen interior.
The 2024 Renault T-High is equipped with a new four-spoke multifunction steering wheel with a flattened bottom to give the driver more space. The multi-function buttons on the steering wheel are large in size for easy handling, and the overall color scheme and styling are quite sophisticated.
Renault refers to its own steering column as having the largest adjustable range in the industry, and this is also reflected in the 2024 Renault T-High model. Press the button on your left foot to unlock the steering column, and you can even adjust the steering wheel to a parallel angle to the floor, making it easier to get in and out of the car.
The tray table is a very useful configuration. On the 2024 Renault T-High, the car is equipped with a new cantilevered table. By adjusting the cantilever position, the area where the table is located can be adjusted. When placed in the middle of the cab, the table can be used as a bedside table and for miscellaneous items overnight, which is quite suitable.
Of course, it can also be adjusted to a more conventional passenger position for dining and computer use.
In the design of the sleeper, there are few changes to the 2024 Renault T-High truck. The actual model adopts the upper and lower double bedroom design, which can meet the needs of dual-driving employees.
The mattress is equipped with Renault's Serenite premium mattress, which is supported by individually packaged springs and has a very high thickness for a better feeling of support.
Naturally, the under-bed pull-out refrigerator will not be absent from such high-end models.
Previously, the degree of digitalization and the user-friendliness of the interior have always been the shortcomings of Renault trucks. With the release of the 2024 model year, the vehicle's safety and digital systems have been upgraded to make driving easier and safer. At the same time, the interior of the vehicle has also been greatly upgraded to a more user-friendly level, bringing a more harmonious and pleasant working scene for the driver. Compared to the 2021 model, the 2024 model year marks a new era for Renault Trucks. Thank you for reading this article! If you want to see more interesting and informative commercial vehicle content, don't forget to ***!