Five Generations of Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner has unveiled the fifth generation of its heavy-duty model Cascadia for the North American market.
Production is scheduled at the U.S and Mexico plants for mid-2025..
“It has been almost two decades since the first Freightliner Cascadia was launched, and with over one million units sold, it is currently the most driven Class 8 truck in North America,” said John O’Leary, president and CEO, Daimler Truck North America.
“This newest version is based on extensive market research with our dealers, fleets, and drivers to identify their needs and build on this legacy of excellence. That’s why the new Generation Cascadia sets new standards: more safety features, greater efficiency and increased profitability for our customers.”
Advanced safety features for complete assurance
The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia debuts all-new, expanded capabilities for the Detroit Assurance Suite of Safety Systems, which includes enhanced computing power and an upgraded camera, as well as four new short-range radar sensors and an improved long-range radar sensor. With these updates and extensions, the new Cascadia comes with Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA6), Active Lane Assist 2 (ALA2), Attentive Driver Protection, Side Guard Assist 2 (SGA2), which enhance safety for drivers and other road users.
An all-new Intelligent Braking Control System (IBCS) for the Freightliner Cascadia introduces Comfort Braking, which provides brake force distribution, lining wear control and performance monitoring. These features ensure smoother, more confident braking – especially in sudden stops – and help to elongate brake pad life through even wear. IBCS also includes Endurance Braking, a feature that seamlessly blends the engine retarder and service brakes when the foot pedal is applied, helping to further extend brake life. An all-new electronic park brake enables Rollaway Mitigation.
Also new are the Dual Stage Intelligent LED Headlights, which offer increased durability and impact resistance. They are also engineered to melt away ice and eliminate condensation in minutes. With an increased beam pattern, auto high beam feature and easier beam adjustment capabilities, they enhance visibility, safety and driver comfort.
Freightliner Cascadia mirrorcam system with pedestrian
The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia offers the factory-installed MirrorCam System to enhance driver visibility. Cameras mounted high above the doors provide a wide field of view and are equipped with infrared technology and hydrophobic coatings to repel water and other contaminants.
Fuel Efficiency
Through four generations of proven performance, the Freightliner Cascadia has continued to provide fuel efficiency gains of more than 35% since the model’s first introduction.
Key aerodynamic improvements for the fifth generation provide additional fuel economy benefit of 1.9% and include a new hood design, a redesigned A-pillar deflector, three-piece front wheel well closeouts, a hood-to-bumper seal, and new bumper air ducts that direct airflow around the underbody and tires to increase efficiency.
Also available is the option of the new Max Aero Bumper, which brings even greater efficiency without sacrificing ground clearance, durability or serviceability.
Business intelligence inside
The Cascadia comes equipped with advanced technology enabling both new and familiar business intelligence tools. The newest connected telematics platform powering Detroit Connect brings on-the-road benefits for drivers, as well as more real-time information relayed back to fleet managers.
Additionally, a new electrical architecture enhances cybersecurity and enables faster processing speeds. Among other Detroit Connect’s new key features are Remote Lock and Unlock, Geofencing Services and Detroit Connect Video Capture 2.0, which automatically records and captures data during safety events or when initiated by a driver.
