Top new trucks at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show 

The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show was the biggest yet, with show organiser HVIA announcing nearly 55,000 people visited the event across its four days. 

It wasn’t just the crowds that set a new standard either, with an incredible array of exhibitors across the 35,000sqm exhibition, from truck makers to trailer manufacturers, parts pioneers and technology titans. 

Taking centre stage, however, are the trucks. And this year’s show did not disappoint, with examples from more than 20 brands on display including a raft of all-new models and local premieres. 

Euro 6 trucks were plentiful, giving the looming ADR changes concerning emissions, and there were future electric and hydrogen models too. 

But if this year’s show was anything to go by, it looks like diesel trucks will rule the road for quite a while yet. 

Here, and in no particular order, are our top picks from the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show. 

Situated on the PACCAR Australia stand, the Kenworth display drew strong crowds from the outset. 

This year the American truck-maker showcased its all-new T-Series models. The new range includes the T320, T420, T620 and T620SAR, featuring Euro 6-compliant powertrains, PACCAR Connect telematics, and added infotainment and safety technology. 

At the core of the new range is safety, with active and passive systems that were previously options now fitted as standard. 

The full suite of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features is on par with modern passenger cars, including lane-departure warning, collision mitigation with AEB, and more. 

Inside, a new 15-inch digital dash provides all of the necessary information to drivers – including a full vehicle check that can be performed before or after a shift. 

An 8-inch infotainment touchscreen has smartphone mirroring, while dedicated steering wheel controls allow drivers to navigate the system without taking their eyes off the road. 

At the heart of the new models are Euro 6 engine options. 

The proven Cummins X15 remains for the T620 and T620SAR models, now offered in Euro 6 form and producing 625hp/2779Nm from as low as 1000rpm. 

Meanwhile, the T420 uses PACCAR’s latest MX-13 engine, and the compact T320 uses a smaller 9-litre unit, offering serious efficiency without sacrificing grunt. 

Isuzu Australia Limited rolled out its first all-new range since 2008, displaying no fewer than 11 models in what was the lineup’s first public debut. 

The market-leading manufacturer displayed everything from its car-licence N Series model through to its heavy-hitting FX and FY Series models, highlighting the breadth of a new range that boasts 133 unique models. 

This Euro 6 range feature various new and improved powertrains across 3.0-litre, 5.2-litre and 6.7-litre engine options and, for the lighter models, an all-new nine-speed dual-clutch automatic that we found to be sensational during a pre-production drive. 

The heavy-duty F Series is now offered with a new 6.7-litre six-cylinder Euro 6 engine mated to an Allison Gen 6 six-speed automatic. With the engine co-developed between Isuzu and Cummins, these models are now more powerful than ever. 

Isuzu’s new range features significant visual updates, loads more refinement, and a redesigned interior that offers a more car-like driving experience than ever before. 

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) Director and Chief of Sales & Aftersales, Ben Lasry, explains that this year’s show formed the perfect backdrop for the reveal of its all-new range. 

“I’ve been involved in the Australian automotive space for nearly three decades and to be honest, I’ve never seen a more comprehensive and sophisticated product showcase,” he said. 

“It must be remembered that this was not just a single new model reveal; variants representing every model across the light, medium and heavy-duty segments were formally introduced to the public in Brisbane. To my knowledge, this has never been done before and what better way to unveil a new line-up than at the biggest industry event on the calendar.” 

Penske Australia & New Zealand rolled out the latest innovations from MAN and Western Star – as well as showing off the Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 Le Mans racer on the stand. 

Western Star’s X-Series has forged a strong reputation in Australia for its comfort, safety and dependable driveline. 

At this year’s show the brand showcased its hero 48X model with a massive 60-inch sleeper, rated for 130-tonne GCM use. 

“Since we launched X Series in 2022, they’ve all been Euro 6, so fully compliant with the changes coming in November,” said Western Star Product Manager, Doug Shand. 

“But at the Brisbane Truck Show, we had renewable diesel in every truck, because the Western Star DD13 and DD16 are engineered to take that fuel.” 

The MAN TGX Individual Lion S was displayed for the first time, featuring sporty visual tweaks like carbon trim and red headlights, which looked the part next to the Porsche 963 race car. 

“We launched the Lion S to Australia, which is a premier product that comes out of MAN Individual in Germany where they do the customisation,” said Head of MAN Truck & Bus at Penske Australia, Derek Shroff. 

Alongside the Lion S were other popular MAN models from its TGX and TGS range, highlighting the depth of its Euro 6 range. 

Penske also launched its Star Nation program, encouraging loyal Western Star customers to share photos of their pride and joy using the #StarNationANZ hashtag. The initiative aims to cultivate the rich community of loyal Western Star fans, allowing operators to showcase their trucks being put to work around Australia. 

Italian brand IVECO showcased an impressive array of models, ranging from car-licence vans to 90-tonne GCM prime movers, plus a special Metallica-themed S-Way. 

The S-Way in question will transport the iconic metal band on the Australian leg of their global tour, after similar models were put to work in Europe. 

Alongside the heavy-metal S-Way was IVECO’s new medium-duty Eurocargo ML140, which brings a redesigned cabin with added safety, comfort and technology to Australia. 

At the smaller end of town was the all-electric eDaily van, which is now available in Australia and is proving itself as a formidable fleet option as operators decarbonise. 

IVECO marked its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1975, when five of Europe’s leading manufacturers joined forces to form the brand, it’s a little-known fact that IVECO is actually an acronym for Industrial Vehicles Corporation. 

Daimler Truck Australia occupied an enormous stand with its Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso displays. 

Front and centre was the futuristic Mercedes-Benz ProCabin, which offers a three per cent fuel efficiency improvement thanks to its highly aerodynamic design. 

Mercedes-Benz has reimagined the truck cabin, relying on a smooth shape and the absence of air gaps to minimise drag. The result is a cabin that is visually divisive but offers real-world benefits when coupled with the brand’s efficient Euro 6 engines. 

The ProCabin will be trialled with a number of Australian fleets before hitting the road in larger numbers, eventually replacing existing big-cab Actros models in the range including the 2.5 StreamSpace and GigaSpace models. 

Meanwhile, American powerhouse Freightliner honoured its long history, dating back to 1942, while also looking to a clean future at this year’s show. 

The truck-maker wowed onlookers with its camouflaged next-generation Cascadia, alongside a special-edition heritage version of its current Cascadia model that comes with blacked-out wheels, bumper, tanks and guards as well as other accents. 

“The Cascadia is the epitome of a future-focussed conventional truck, using advanced technology, fuel efficiency and safety features that had been missing from the class prior to its arrival,” said Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Sales, Marketing and Operations Vice President, Andrew Assimo. 

“However, the Freightliner brand also has an amazing heritage, so it’s only fitting that we give a nod to its past with this amazing special-edition package.” 

Fuso unveiled its new Shogun 530 model, which is now the most powerful Japanese truck available in Australia with its meaty outputs of 530hp and 2600Nm. 

Also boasting the latest safety tech and a revised cabin, the mighty Shogun will become available later this year. 

Hino rolled out its Euro 6 offerings at this year’s show, which included its increasingly popular 300 Series Hybrid Electric range, 700 Series lineup, and even its future-focused 300 Series Z-EV electric runner. 

While virtually all truck-makers have skipped over hybrid technology, instead opting for fully electric or hydrogen fuel cell models, Hino has gone a different route and it’s paying off. 

Hino’s 300 Series Hybrid Electric offers fuel savings of around 20 per cent, without any of the range limitations or infrastructure requirements of battery-electric models, providing a ‘softer’ transition for fleets looking to decarbonise. 

“People didn’t stop crowding around the cab-chassis hybrid for the entire show,” said Hino Australia Manager of Product Strategy, Daniel Petrovski. 

“We’ve got a really viable alternative to an electric truck, and people are coming out to look at it. But then we’ve also got our little Z-EV, so we’ve got options for everyone here.” 

The little 300 Series Z-EV is being tested locally, but Hino has not yet confirmed when it will become available for fleet buyers.  

Volvo went big this year – literally. The Swedish truckmaker’s FH16 XXL was on show, featuring the new big-bore 17-litre Euro 6 engine. Producing 780hp and 3800Nm, it’s the most powerful production truck on offer globally – and the crowds couldn’t get enough of it. 

Volvo also had its new Aero cabin on display, which uses a slippery aerodynamic design to reduce fuel use by as much as five per cent. The FH Aero is available in Australia with a choice of either a 13- or 17-litre Euro 6 engine, making it a formidable fuel saver. 

Meanwhile, Mack Trucks Australia celebrated 125 years of manufacturing at this year’s show, unveiling its updated Super-Liner with cabin improvements and more grunt. 

The new Super-Liner features a 17-litre MP11 engine, producing the same 780hp as its Volvo twin, paired with the latest-generation mDRIVE transmission for unparalleled performance. 

Mack also had its mighty MP8-powered Anthem on display, with its 13-litre engine producing a prodigious 2800Nm. The engine uses advanced turbo compound technology to achieve the stout torque output. 

On the zero-emission side, Volvo showed off its FMX Electric with a Volvo L25 electric wheel loader up back, making for quite the spectacle. 

Scania returned to Brisbane with a bang this year to showcase three prime mover options. 

The Swedish truckmaker had its top-dog 770 S on display, powered by the venerable 16.4-litre V8 that produces 770hp. 

“We’re extremely passionate and extremely proud to be the only manufacturer that offers a V8 and we have no intention of getting rid of it,” said Scania Sales Director, Ben Nye. 

“It’s extremely long-lived, and you’re spreading 16-plus litres across eight cylinders instead of six so you’re reducing stress. But from the heart, and not so much the brain, it makes you smile when you start it up … it has a bit of a grumble that just sounds beautiful.” 

The brand also showed its popular P 500 prime mover, which boasts a low-entry cab and serious power from its 9-litre, Euro 6 engine. 

Lastly, Scania showed off its G 560 with a grunty 13-litre SUPER engine, producing 560hp and 2800Nm, which is proving to be the brand’s ‘sweet spot’ model as a powerful yet efficient runner. 

“It’s so versatile, it can just do everything from single to B-double, even A-double,” said Mr Nye. 

“It’s also getting, in some applications, up to 14 per cent better fuel use than even we expected.” 

Hyundai Motor Company Australia launched its XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell truck at the show, in what was the model’s public debut. 

The XCIENT has clocked up more than 100,000 kilometres around New Zealand, and more than 13 million kilometres in Switzerland, with Australia set to take advantage of the fuel cell truck following its launch. 

Available in 4x2 and 6x2 configurations, it uses a hydrogen fuel cell to provide electricity for an onboard 72kWh battery that then drives a 350kW/2237Nm electric motor. 

Range is quoted at around 400km depending on application, before the 31kg hydrogen tank requires refilling. This of course means an established hydrogen network will be required to operate the XCIENT, but Hyundai has confirmed it is trialling the model with fleets locally and is in talks with various providers to ensure viability.