Mercedes-Benz presents new aerodynamic Actros

Mercedes-Benz has presented the new ProCabin Actros at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show.

On sale later this year in Australia and New Zealand, the new Actros model features a futuristic design that has delivered a claimed three per cent fuel efficiency improvement over the truck it replaces in Europe.

The new cab was designed from the ground up with aerodynamic efficiency in mind. Designers introduced a rounded-off shape to guide air around the vehicle with as little drag as possible.

There are virtually no gaps or spaces left, optimising airflow, while maintaining cooling effectiveness by concentrating the airflow.

Designers also added extended cab deflectors to help push the wind around the truck.

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, said the new Mercedes-Benz ProCabin is a great example of the research and development Daimler Truck invests in.

“The ProCabin is the embodiment of trucking innovation in 2025,” he said.

“It shows that even after a series of upgrades that consistently drove down fuel consumption, the Mercedes-Benz Trucks team can still innovate and cut fuel use by another three per cent.”

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Vice President Sales, Marketing and Operations, Andrew Assimo, said the ProCabin will deliver real-world savings to Actros customers.

“We are excited that we will soon be able to deliver this incredible truck to our Australian and New Zealand customers and help them realise the benefits it is already delivering in Europe,” he said. “Driving down running costs has always been a core focus of the Actros and this iteration proves considerable fuel efficiency gains can be realised with innovative design.”

The ProCabin truck will replace existing larger cab Actros models in the range, including the 2.5 StreamSpace and GigaSpace models.