You could make the turn signal the whole side of the damn truck. The four wheelers are just gonna be like, "But it's February. What's with the Christmas light?"
Mate, ya' think if I suggested to them that they incorporate a big wireless and steering-wheel-button enabled neon panel on the back corner of the trailer, with a suddenly flashing sign that says "Don't pass me on the right, I'm turning!!!" ... ... that these 'office' designers would take that onboard as a good idea to pursue? Lol. 👁️🚛💨
@William burd Raney website sells heated blades at about $170 a pair plus have to hard wired. Whereas Volva for years has put a heated windshield in their trucks. Works just like the heated rear window in a 4wheeler. They're also doing the same for the headlights because the new LEDs produce no heat and ice is a huge problem. 👍👍
I've been driving 32 years , im a die hard w900 owner ..put an 18 speed trans ,a Cummings 15x and a windshield visor above the windshield and I would happily drive one of these ..the w900 is defantly old school on the inside and out but this truck in this vid would be somthing I would consider..
I have a check engine light on can I take it to my shop to turn it off? " no sorry this is new electronic system only dealers are allowed to diagnose problems" lol
Looks like a great fair weather truck. How is everything going to work when its clogged with snow and ice in the northern parts of western Canada, when it's -30?
thats why Russians have factorys in a Siberian mountains and they test it right there .. like Ural trucks and Lada Niva ... in Usa testing facilities in some hot states :)
I had kenworth in Indianapolis put a new windshield in. Still leaked. Young mechanic came buy when I was back complaining and said its the marker lights. He said I will fix them. He did. New marker lights with better seal design. No more water falls. No more leaks.
Are you able to shut the parking lights off while parked when the truck is idling. It's hard for other drivers to see when trying to back in next to them at night
@@olivergunn2796 because it sucks when your cpap gets shut off when the low battery protection kicks in. Among other issues depending on where/when you're running. ;)
@@goatranchgaming2922 yeah but, you can use a night heater in the cold (this is standard on every truck in Europe), and a 24v air con unit (this isn't specd as standard but is very popular in hot areas), the idea of running your engine all night is mad to me, I shut off the engine to couple/uncouple a trailer which only takes a few minutes, unless the engine is stone cold, then I'll let it run to avoid an unnecessary cold start
@@Broadpaw_Fox just done a Google search, is that a sleep apnea machine? If so fair enough but I would of thought installing some beefier batteries would pay for themselves very quick with fuel savings/reduction in engine wear
Step 1 DON'T PUT A PACAR ENGINE IN IT! It's a huge POS they are self destucting between 400,000 and 700,000 rebuild is ridiculous and nobody ever has filters in stock
I drove a DAF XF which is a Pacar truck the auto (clutched) gearbox is so unbelievably shit, it's hard to believe it left the factory, when your trying to manoeuvre, you press the accelerator, nothing happens, press it a little Futher and it lurches, absolute pile of wank
@@olivergunn2796 I work for kenworth and I can second that your either pulling it in the shop at 1/2 mile an hour or 10 and there is no in between, but to give you a little insite on it It’s all in the programming the trans have either creep mode or lurch mode which is why it either won’t move or it will just take off lol
And as for the paccar comment, they are the worst engine ever put in production truck blow through cams like It’s there job and they have recalls for oil filter caps for Christ sake, currently have 5 in the shop getting cams as we speak and none over 100,000 miles
@@trentneiheisel3927 yeah, in my usual Volvo fh with I shift, you can use the throttle to manoeuvre and you have the same amount of control as if it's a manual transmission, the dad does have a snail mode for the gearbox in both forwards and backwards, but it doesn't really help, it just dulls the accelerator pedal, but the gearbox is still grabby
Our company is currently testing one of these prototypes. I'm not a KW guy, but I will admit, its a very nice looking truck. I hope it works out well for them.
Yeah.. awesome you're gonna have to put the fairings back every time you back up. Wonder how much they're charge to replace those things if damaged lol
I can already imagine it, the hot air melts the snow on the steps, but when you stop overnight, that water freezes and when you wake up in the morning there's 2 inches of ice on your way down on your ass at the bottom of the stairs.
Its cool you guys finally added a steering wheel with buttons. My last 2018 international lt had buttons. Also the freightliner.....come to think of it. Every vehicle lol. Glad yall caught up :) kinda weird your saying all new.
Think they have been doing good the past few years as ours have a lot of protective wrap all around the frame and any rub points. But as fast as they put them together there is going to be mistakes
To be honest, i like it better than the new peterbilt, the new Colors in the interior the fairing that moves out of the way for trailer excess, the way the hood looks like and a big plus it's got real mirrors as a standard option and didn't even talk about cameras, this is what a truck makes a truck, great job kenworth, I just love it!
Wow gotta say Kenworth, you did a great job on the looks. When are you gonna give SCS Software rights to use that generation T680 in American Truck Simulator?
@@Korowiow_vel_Panajew no I live in the real world of trucking not lala land sitting in my basement playing video games pretending that I'm a professional truck driver when I don't even have a driver's license 😂😂
The ability to move the seat back, back and increase leg room is what I'd like. My passenger seat is perfect because you can go completely back. Not the driver. I've developed knee problems because of this. I'm 37. And please do something about everything having a delayed reaction. From the accelerator pedal to the touch screen button. I'm not going to get into what I dislike the most. (The beeping)
Please nooooo These dinosaurs don't belong to Europe, especially in UK. If M1 or M6 close and you have to take a diversion you will take with you any roundabouts, houses, parked cars, shops etc that you ll find in your route. They are 20 years behind the trucks we have here and they dont fit in our roads
As a w900 owner for 20 years I can simply say this .. I went from a w900 with a cat 550 to a kw680 with a 450 Cummings..the 2st year I switched I saved $30, 000 in fuel ! Part of that was from not idling and having a generator on my 680 but I cannot deny a huge fuel savings ..that being said I would go beck to a w900 in a heart beat
That better adapt or find a new job. I used to work for BMW with the new I drive as well as MBZ with the Command center in the late 90s. Also have you looked at the new private and commercial airliners. nobs break, get worn out, can't update the software. No plug in diagnostics like on the new tech.
It’s pretty obvious that they have no idea about actually driving them… there’s things called parking lots and potholes which will eat those air dams for breakfast. Also the whole neutral coast idea is unsafe and just not smart. It kicks in while using cruise control. Causing the truck to rapidly accelerate or decelerate depending on the hill. Well passed where you have the speed set. Also the fact that you cannot manually shift the truck. (Automated transmission). If you climb a hill with it locked in say 11th gear, you reach a Plateau the computer will suddenly drop speed to reduce rpm, causing you to loose more momentum for the next portion of a hill. Garbage.
@@brianhahne9623 I drive an auto. It has a bad habit of getting back on final gear the moment the hill evens out even if we’re about to climb another one. Heck it went into overdrive while I was still climbing a hill and had to go back to the same gear a few seconds later cause it lost momentum. I used to just put it in manual mode but then these assholes put a new update on the transmission and it gives me a fake transmission fault if I hang in manual mode for longer than a minute. Honestly really dangerous for winter driving all in the name of fuel economy.
Something I think needs addressed that is probably more specific to Cummins is the engine fan causing a dust storm when backing just from the air con needing it. Maybe electric fans for that or some kind of shielding to keep air flow from launching the customers driveway out from under the truck and sending that dust into orbit.
@@kalebsut nothing but opinions, my opinions from personal experience the kenworth is far better. Last one i drove was 2014 tho so my experience is slightly out of date.
Good morning Kenworth, greetings from Mexico. The 6% improvement in fuel economy is compared to what?, a different engine than the previous Paccar one? Or is that 6% only obtained due to the aerodynamic improvement?
Will all the features be also be available for the day cab versions and with the t270(T280) I work for a lumber company that the owner only uses Kenworth trucks
What about the lurching problem of the transmission? Not trolling. We want to know. This issue reaks havoc at the docks especially the right ones. I would upgrade to this truck if I know for certain the transmission has been fixed
Alright I just got a bought a 2023 next-gen t680 the truck looks I have no complaints about the outside design or inside except for maybe some USB ports ..... Now that being said...... Upon delivery my flaring rattle extremely loud I had the one side adjusted because they were loose but the dealership would not do the they just stayed at that that's how they are loud and mind you on a $200,000 plus truck ...... The digital dash will not save my favorite layout no matter what it always somehow resets...... Right now with only two hundred miles put on the truck since I received that the truck has a horrible alignment I just spent twelve hours at the dealership took the truck for a test drive and it's still wrong luckily the technician was showing me that the rear would probably have to be shimmed well I took a good look and my rear axle is shifted to the right almost three quarters of an inch we measured it with a tape...... Please Kenworth do better your name is known for quality, luxury and power.......
Dear PACCAR Inc.. Not going to spew hate so I'm hoping to receive a reply. You are getting so many things right but for your future endeavors please get EXPERIENCED drivers on board to make necessary improvements to end product. The sky will be only be the limit and sales will be 10 fold. I say this with respect.
What an awesome peice of machinery, I saw one today on I-10 as I was headed into Phoenix from LA, geez it was beautiful, wonder what the price tag is on one?
Sad thing aerodynamics become more reasonable than practical use. For instance, if you hit a deer otr, the front of the truck gonna take all damage... no way to save money for the repairs with this type of engineering. if you park truck at the truck stop, someone gonna back into the hood, that's another reason to pay more for repairs. I think trucking companies should stop running for aerodynamics only but start running for reliability, availability, safety and aerodynamics. Why not design convertible front bumper that serves porpoise for even better aerodynamics and safety when hitting obstacles otr(cars, animals,) reducing damages and expenses. Why not make convertible air aerodynamic parts so they actually "stay" in touch with the trailer even if there is turns, bumps on the road?
Beautiful but did you guys finally fix the dashboards causing 5.0 earthquake of shaking on the scale under torque 🤣🤣🤣been going strong with KW for like 20yrs
I think KW got it wrong again, I had a KW 2019 in 2018, I spent most of my time setting in shops!! %80 was DPF!!! Trans pressure loss and other silly breakdowns, in the extreme weather and remote areas!! We don’t want beautiful toys, give me a quality reliable truck that keeps my driver door shut and my wheels turning as long as I am away from home!!! Then we can talk about a brand and design that makes me proud of what I am doing:)
I don’t like the digital dashes because it’s Lazy to not be able to read gauges but at least make them in Manual transmission, because some of us old school people and non steering wheel holders like shifting gears
These designers far away from reality, from every day's drivers work, why that dashboard is so high ? Those skirts toooooo low they'll be damaged in the first trip
@@Originalgamer022 what else should they want to make? Making money represents being useful to others, they make what people want or they wouldn't make any money.
The Dashboard only looked High do to him not have air in the seat to raise it . But yes those side skirts if they don't fold in both derections will get tore up as soon as you pull into alot of the dirt lots or even alot of the loading docks at stores
4:12 -- "You turn that signal on, they can't miss it."
You, my friend, are seriously overestimating the abilities of the average motorist.
They DON'T miss it. They ignore it.
You could make the turn signal the whole side of the damn truck. The four wheelers are just gonna be like, "But it's February. What's with the Christmas light?"
They just don't care lol.
@@MrFriday83 God knows how much I wish I could make them care.
Mate, ya' think if I suggested to them that they incorporate a big wireless and steering-wheel-button enabled neon panel on the back corner of the trailer, with a suddenly flashing sign that says "Don't pass me on the right,
I'm turning!!!" ...
... that these 'office' designers would take that onboard as a good idea to pursue? Lol. 👁️🚛💨
How about a heated windshield and/or engine block heat vents directed at the freezing wiper blades!?
👍 💜🚛💨
@William burd Raney website sells heated blades at about $170 a pair plus have to hard wired. Whereas Volva for years has put a heated windshield in their trucks. Works just like the heated rear window in a 4wheeler. They're also doing the same for the headlights because the new LEDs produce no heat and ice is a huge problem. 👍👍
No . That's too much
DIY heated wiper blades have never failed me.
Swift drivers are about to tear all them fairings up😂😂
Facts
Yea all those fairings are gonna be torn up! Terrible drivers out there
Why wouldn’t they provide a button to raise the fairings 4 or so inches off the ground, so they don’t get torn up?
lmao funny cause it's TRUE
😭
More plastic and more money for repairs. Can't wait!
Unfortunately that's the road every brand will take, aerodynamics and tons of electronics with potential to ruin you with every "small" repair.
Most $$$$$ will be spent on dpf system
@@dinosaursivac3511 how can we delete it ?
You got it and that trash paccar engine is next gen junk and junk electronics nothing like an old school truck ......
@@anijp9275 I think the Paccar MX engine is more innovative than US engine makers! Fuel save, lighter weight en quieter...
Gauge cluster going to cost 10 k to replace
Exactly lol, I would never
Fancy electronic gadgets are just one more thing to break.
Don’t forget the triple digit turn signal
Ya ,& give me old school gages, I like glancing down, and being able to see everything, I don't want scroll threw a darn digital display.
Shitty interior
ما شاء الله لا قوة إلا بالله. إبداع إتقان ينتج هذا الوحش الرائع. اللهم أرزقني مثله يارب العالمين.
The T680/700 has had my heart. Ya'll have truly done a fantastic job with the new units!
That ground clearance though 4:46 imagine going on bumps
I've been driving 32 years , im a die hard w900 owner ..put an 18 speed trans ,a Cummings 15x and a windshield visor above the windshield and I would happily drive one of these ..the w900 is defantly old school on the inside and out but this truck in this vid would be somthing I would consider..
I have a check engine light on can I take it to my shop to turn it off? " no sorry this is new electronic system only dealers are allowed to diagnose problems" lol
Looks like a great fair weather truck. How is everything going to work when its clogged with snow and ice in the northern parts of western Canada, when it's -30?
thats why Russians have factorys in a Siberian mountains and they test it right there .. like Ural trucks and Lada Niva ... in Usa testing facilities in some hot states :)
I assume you can get it customized for cold weather
great job guys!!! Can't wait to put my 60series in it
Ha,ha yeah that's the only drawback is that Paccar
I can’t tell you enough how much I love KW’s T680. It’s just gorgeous and a trucker’s truck. ❤️🩹💯
As soon as you guys get rid of the paccar engine and go only with Cummings I'll think about buying one
To bad CAT stop making truck engines..the choice would be simple. Wonder if you set a remain CAT in it.
@@jeromehowell694 at this point I believe a Navistar would be better
@R.C. Collins voice text I should have proof read it
Does water leak through in the sleeper still or has that issue been resolved and fixed?
Yes it still does
Where does it leak at, I've never noticed it
It leaks in the front by the a pillars and you get wind coming threw the doors while driving threw a gap somewhere between the door panels
@@a-human-interface4991 cab top marker lights are notorious.....
I had kenworth in Indianapolis put a new windshield in. Still leaked. Young mechanic came buy when I was back complaining and said its the marker lights. He said I will fix them. He did. New marker lights with better seal design. No more water falls. No more leaks.
Are you able to shut the parking lights off while parked when the truck is idling. It's hard for other drivers to see when trying to back in next to them at night
Why do you idle while parked?
@@olivergunn2796 because it sucks when your cpap gets shut off when the low battery protection kicks in. Among other issues depending on where/when you're running. ;)
@@olivergunn2796 Have you ever heard the saying don't leave your pets children or elderly in a car either on cold days or hot days
@@goatranchgaming2922 yeah but, you can use a night heater in the cold (this is standard on every truck in Europe), and a 24v air con unit (this isn't specd as standard but is very popular in hot areas), the idea of running your engine all night is mad to me, I shut off the engine to couple/uncouple a trailer which only takes a few minutes, unless the engine is stone cold, then I'll let it run to avoid an unnecessary cold start
@@Broadpaw_Fox just done a Google search, is that a sleep apnea machine? If so fair enough but I would of thought installing some beefier batteries would pay for themselves very quick with fuel savings/reduction in engine wear
Step 1 DON'T PUT A PACAR ENGINE IN IT! It's a huge POS they are self destucting between 400,000 and 700,000 rebuild is ridiculous and nobody ever has filters in stock
I drove a DAF XF which is a Pacar truck the auto (clutched) gearbox is so unbelievably shit, it's hard to believe it left the factory, when your trying to manoeuvre, you press the accelerator, nothing happens, press it a little Futher and it lurches, absolute pile of wank
@@olivergunn2796 I work for kenworth and I can second that your either pulling it in the shop at 1/2 mile an hour or 10 and there is no in between, but to give you a little insite on it It’s all in the programming the trans have either creep mode or lurch mode which is why it either won’t move or it will just take off lol
And as for the paccar comment, they are the worst engine ever put in production truck blow through cams like It’s there job and they have recalls for oil filter caps for Christ sake, currently have 5 in the shop getting cams as we speak and none over 100,000 miles
@@trentneiheisel3927 yeah, in my usual Volvo fh with I shift, you can use the throttle to manoeuvre and you have the same amount of control as if it's a manual transmission, the dad does have a snail mode for the gearbox in both forwards and backwards, but it doesn't really help, it just dulls the accelerator pedal, but the gearbox is still grabby
You all have no clue about the paccar engine, nor can you drive auto transmission lol, you drivers are at fault for the issue you mention
I'm operating a 2021 T680 and it is a fine example of quality engineering!
I still think the exhaust should be at the side... My opinion
Our company is currently testing one of these prototypes. I'm not a KW guy, but I will admit, its a very nice looking truck. I hope it works out well for them.
Lol, drivers rip those farings off as it is, now they're longer?
they are clearly shorter
@@thlrock Apparently not if you have to be able to swivel the stupid things outward just to get back behind it
Yeah.. awesome you're gonna have to put the fairings back every time you back up. Wonder how much they're charge to replace those things if damaged lol
@@thlrock how are they shorter when they clearly said they extended them? Closing the gap between cab and trailer
Need to be able to raise the truck 3 or 4 inches. To avoid damaging the side skirts.
That is a BAD ASS Looking truck!!! It's so modern looking excellent job Kenworth.
I learn driving the truck on this amazing machine t680 is one of the best
..these guys did a really great job . Thanks 😊😊👍
Those side vents that come from under the motor I bet it’s going to cause a lot of dirt and snow drift to spray up onto the doors.
I can already imagine it, the hot air melts the snow on the steps, but when you stop overnight, that water freezes and when you wake up in the morning there's 2 inches of ice on your way down on your ass at the bottom of the stairs.
@@GabLeGamer 🙀 this was not very design. But I still want it. Lol
We want bigger refrigerators and space to cook.
The T680 I was in did great compared to older trucks I've ran.
I think is time they release a studio sleeper with the T680. It’s just a bit bigger but definitely more comfortable.
Its cool you guys finally added a steering wheel with buttons. My last 2018 international lt had buttons. Also the freightliner.....come to think of it. Every vehicle lol. Glad yall caught up :) kinda weird your saying all new.
Excellent product Kenworth R&D! Congratulations. Would like to own one in the near future, God Willing
2022 models . When all aerodynamic trucks look like Freightliner
I do not think it looks like a Freightliner.
Yep cascadia
And what's wrong with that? The Cascadia is awesome!
Let's make sure the wiring harnesses are protected from frame rail rub through...... 😉
Think they have been doing good the past few years as ours have a lot of protective wrap all around the frame and any rub points. But as fast as they put them together there is going to be mistakes
Mine definitely did that before
To be honest, i like it better than the new peterbilt, the new Colors in the interior the fairing that moves out of the way for trailer excess, the way the hood looks like and a big plus it's got real mirrors as a standard option and didn't even talk about cameras, this is what a truck makes a truck, great job kenworth, I just love it!
Wow gotta say Kenworth, you did a great job on the looks.
When are you gonna give SCS Software rights to use that generation T680 in American Truck Simulator?
I dont think that Kenworth is really concerned about giving rights to a stupid video game they are about selling trucks not video games
@@bradcoddington1679 Simmer down Karen...
@@McClellan71 haha grow up Karen LOL
@@bradcoddington1679 You have no idea how brand management and brand publicity works, right?
@@Korowiow_vel_Panajew no I live in the real world of trucking not lala land sitting in my basement playing video games pretending that I'm a professional truck driver when I don't even have a driver's license 😂😂
Freightliner for the win
If they took that new t680 front end and put it on a w900 cab it would be a t600
Listen guys I don’t care what trucks y’all come out with next. Please just NEVER EVER EVER EVER NEVER EVER EVER do away with the W9 series
Amén!
Yep
True, advancing isn't negative as long as they keep what we like hehe
Unfortunately the w990 is going to be replacing the w900
@@moosc Over my Dead body
This is beautiful i’ll driving 2022 T680 next week.
The ability to move the seat back, back and increase leg room is what I'd like. My passenger seat is perfect because you can go completely back. Not the driver. I've developed knee problems because of this. I'm 37. And please do something about everything having a delayed reaction. From the accelerator pedal to the touch screen button. I'm not going to get into what I dislike the most. (The beeping)
You everywhere
Has KENWORTH done anything with there leaky fuel tank caps?
Please bring these monster trucks/rigs to the UK
Please nooooo These dinosaurs don't belong to Europe, especially in UK. If M1 or M6 close and you have to take a diversion you will take with you any roundabouts, houses, parked cars, shops etc that you ll find in your route. They are 20 years behind the trucks we have here and they dont fit in our roads
Will this next gen T680 have a Cummins X-15 available as an option?
I wouldn’t mind driving this honestly. I like it
Finally a positive comment people just hate man!
Looks great, afraid BMW might steal your grille size for their next car.
LMAO
Kenworth design department, spending their free time reading Freightliner and Volvo catalogues.... maybe !
KW just trying to keep up,
As a w900 owner for 20 years I can simply say this ..
I went from a w900 with a cat 550 to a kw680 with a 450 Cummings..the 2st year I switched I saved $30, 000 in fuel !
Part of that was from not idling and having a generator on my 680 but I cannot deny a huge fuel savings ..that being said I would go beck to a w900 in a heart beat
Yes tachometer and speedometer Volvo like ( Euro models not American) and folding cab extender.
Good
@@Hi-cz3mc obviously you are a member of the white Volvo mafia..
Seems like mechanics are gonna hate working on this model.
That better adapt or find a new job. I used to work for BMW with the new I drive as well as MBZ with the Command center in the late 90s. Also have you looked at the new private and commercial airliners. nobs break, get worn out, can't update the software. No plug in diagnostics like on the new tech.
I like the access door for quick battery inspection but how about quick access to removing the side panel to replace the batteries.
Was thinking the exact same thing
Nice... but what about the inside cab soundproofing ?
Where's the antennas for a CB, too much drag?
They probably went the way of the freightshakers, with a shitty internal antenna that has no range.
A lot of them are putting them on the back of the sleeper
As i watched this, i kept wondering whether these reps had any clue how to drive the truck themselves???
They do not , plus they think it looks good . It doesn’t!
@@lanceewalt2431 it looks really good. And they are trying to make things better for the driver
@@carloslugo9457 nah it’s ugly looks like freightliner and Volvo had a baby
It’s pretty obvious that they have no idea about actually driving them… there’s things called parking lots and potholes which will eat those air dams for breakfast. Also the whole neutral coast idea is unsafe and just not smart. It kicks in while using cruise control. Causing the truck to rapidly accelerate or decelerate depending on the hill. Well passed where you have the speed set. Also the fact that you cannot manually shift the truck. (Automated transmission). If you climb a hill with it locked in say 11th gear, you reach a Plateau the computer will suddenly drop speed to reduce rpm, causing you to loose more momentum for the next portion of a hill. Garbage.
@@brianhahne9623 I drive an auto. It has a bad habit of getting back on final gear the moment the hill evens out even if we’re about to climb another one. Heck it went into overdrive while I was still climbing a hill and had to go back to the same gear a few seconds later cause it lost momentum. I used to just put it in manual mode but then these assholes put a new update on the transmission and it gives me a fake transmission fault if I hang in manual mode for longer than a minute. Honestly really dangerous for winter driving all in the name of fuel economy.
Something I think needs addressed that is probably more specific to Cummins is the engine fan causing a dust storm when backing just from the air con needing it. Maybe electric fans for that or some kind of shielding to keep air flow from launching the customers driveway out from under the truck and sending that dust into orbit.
Make the door like the T600 please thats a real nice to have it more view
W900 has been successful for a reason guys. Maybe go back to that?
Good job, guys. This truck is my dream!
Love that truck, I wish Walmart would buy those instead of internationals
Walmart cheap... money and most effective they way
Noooo i miss my intertrashinal. The t680 is a nightmare on wheels. A rolling deathtrap, an unintutive pile of crap, also called the widowmaker.
@@kalebsut nothing but opinions, my opinions from personal experience the kenworth is far better. Last one i drove was 2014 tho so my experience is slightly out of date.
I've seen what happens when drivers get ahold of your over-engineered fairings. All ripped off lol
I don’t see a single one without at least one fairing ripped off. Drivers ruin these trucks.
I'd hate do drive the new one im in a 19 t680 was in a 2020 cascadia and the fairings are huge on the 680
Kenworths and Peterbilts rule✊🏿💯
Good morning Kenworth, greetings from Mexico.
The 6% improvement in fuel economy is compared to what?, a different engine than the previous Paccar one? Or is that 6% only obtained due to the aerodynamic improvement?
That narrow hood is fire
Will all the features be also be available for the day cab versions and with the t270(T280) I work for a lumber company that the owner only uses Kenworth trucks
Kenworth really stepped up to Volvo and Freightliner level
What about the lurching problem of the transmission? Not trolling. We want to know. This issue reaks havoc at the docks especially the right ones. I would upgrade to this truck if I know for certain the transmission has been fixed
I crunched a bumper because of that issue. Inching is nearly impossible. It makes a 30 year driver look like a rookie when backing into a dock
You can offer an 86” studio sleeper on a long hood square billboard truck but you can’t offer that option on this aerodynamic truck?
Alright I just got a bought a 2023 next-gen t680 the truck looks I have no complaints about the outside design or inside except for maybe some USB ports .....
Now that being said...... Upon delivery my flaring rattle extremely loud I had the one side adjusted because they were loose but the dealership would not do the they just stayed at that that's how they are loud and mind you on a $200,000 plus truck ......
The digital dash will not save my favorite layout no matter what it always somehow resets......
Right now with only two hundred miles put on the truck since I received that the truck has a horrible alignment I just spent twelve hours at the dealership took the truck for a test drive and it's still wrong luckily the technician was showing me that the rear would probably have to be shimmed well I took a good look and my rear axle is shifted to the right almost three quarters of an inch we measured it with a tape......
Please Kenworth do better your name is known for quality, luxury and power.......
Yep question is their any room in the inside or is it like any kenworth where u can open passager door from driver seat
Can't do that on the 680's unless you're like 7'5" with a 120"wing span. The cabs aren't narrow like on the 600, 660's and w 9's.
Beautiful truck... well done KenWorth
Just wondering; Can those black air dams below then cab's steps be raised? To allow rougher ground travel?
Cheers,
Erik
Dear PACCAR Inc..
Not going to spew hate so I'm hoping to receive a reply.
You are getting so many things right but for your future endeavors please get EXPERIENCED drivers on board to make necessary improvements to end product. The sky will be only be the limit and sales will be 10 fold. I say this with respect.
They will ask for drum brakes, manual transmission, old style gauges, tiny cab, metal hood, fenders and bumbers ......
When are you goona get rid of the def systems
How about some self canceling turn signals. It’s 2021
Do any trucks have self canceling?
I haven't driven them all.
@@dchawk81 yes Volvo does.
@@dchawk81 Really? They don't have self cancelling indicators? LOL!!! I believe that's how real drivers want them!!!
@@chrishar110 I don't want mine shutting off every time I do a button hook.
@@dchawk81 LOL
That’s one good looking truck
What an awesome peice of machinery, I saw one today on I-10 as I was headed into Phoenix from LA, geez it was beautiful, wonder what the price tag is on one?
Like 220,000 dollars, not cheap lol
Can we get the K200 in the US ?
We need Scania trucks in USA. That is some real competition.
@@progressfreight Doesn't Volvo own Scania ?
😍this is not a truck, this is a fairy tale 😍
Sad thing aerodynamics become more reasonable than practical use.
For instance,
if you hit a deer otr, the front of the truck gonna take all damage... no way to save money for the repairs with this type of engineering.
if you park truck at the truck stop, someone gonna back into the hood, that's another reason to pay more for repairs.
I think trucking companies should stop running for aerodynamics only but start running for reliability, availability, safety and aerodynamics.
Why not design convertible front bumper that serves porpoise for even better aerodynamics and safety when hitting obstacles otr(cars, animals,) reducing damages and expenses.
Why not make convertible air aerodynamic parts so they actually "stay" in touch with the trailer even if there is turns, bumps on the road?
It's cheaper to replace a few trucks that hit a deer every year rather then add extra weight to ALL trucks and burn more fuel.
How long do you reckon the fairings will last about before they get damaged or torn off ???
Amazing.....I would loved to have one...
Why these US trucks didn‘t have an adjustable steering wheel like euro trucks. You can adjust the steering wheel three-ways in a Volvo FH for example.
Really nice looking the t680 very sharp what is the price of it. Can I ask where I can get a ball cap from Ken worth
I really hope you get the led head light technology.
The exterior looks very much like the 2016 Kenworth I drove before retiring
Is this trucks out in dealer already?
How can I get one of this truck do they out in dealers yet.
Did you fix the steering wheel column rattle issue
Classsic forever! KW 900.
Beautiful but did you guys finally fix the dashboards causing 5.0 earthquake of shaking on the scale under torque 🤣🤣🤣been going strong with KW for like 20yrs
I had t680 had so many breakdown on the motor and DPF. I try to see if you guys will fix it but nope so i went back to 2004 W900 because of it.
I think KW got it wrong again, I had a KW 2019 in 2018, I spent most of my time setting in shops!! %80 was DPF!!! Trans pressure loss and other silly breakdowns, in the extreme weather and remote areas!!
We don’t want beautiful toys, give me a quality reliable truck that keeps my driver door shut and my wheels turning as long as I am away from home!!! Then we can talk about a brand and design that makes me proud of what I am doing:)
I don’t care about aerodynamics I like my fuel guzzling Peterbilt 389, if it doesn’t have a long hood and manual I don’t want it
Then why are you even here super trucker?
Right
Классный грузовик! Привет из России!
Фантастика!!!
Kenworth the best truck in the world
The headlights and color is almost similar to my R1250rt. need this to compliment my bike....In my dreams
I've been driving for 36 years and mostly KW . No one has asked me what a truck should be like .. lol
Nice Cascadia..... 😐
26 mtr B- double will look mint with this boy.
Nice... but what about the thing under the hood ?
Beautiful truck
I like how they call it a "drivers truck" while flashing around an automated model. Sorry, but automated is not in any way a "drivers truck"
Man I don't mean to sound like a bitch or anything but new drivers like that automated transmission grow up. Things are changing.
@@sshagann lol they are changing because nobody knows how to drive.
They are going everything automatic so that they can bring in autonomous. Autonomous means automatic. Very soon electric steering will be coming.
Yea things are changing but not for the better its eliminates common sense by havin drivers relying on technology...
@@malikbrown7141 they are not helping by training lazy drivers and by pulling anyone out of the street and throwing them in a truck
She is a beauty :- D I want is for American Truck simulator right now!! .
I don’t like the digital dashes because it’s Lazy to not be able to read gauges but at least make them in Manual transmission, because some of us old school people and non steering wheel holders like shifting gears
Your like 29 lol
@@juststuff9796 actually I’m 17
@@hartselltv2191 🤣🤣🤣 enjoy bro
Yes if spec w/ manuals it will reduce the purchase price.
Manuals 10 & 13 drops price
Full Drum sets drops price
@@antor.j.medrano to me they need to always make manuals
I wonder if it is aerodynamic, i dont recall them saying it was areodynamic??
It's has the coefficient of a 🧱
Hah!! The reps seemed afraid to talk about the truck. It was like they knew they were trying to get away with something.
What year are these trucks coming out tho and wats the price
These designers far away from reality, from every day's drivers work, why that dashboard is so high ? Those skirts toooooo low they'll be damaged in the first trip
Because they've never driven a truck. They don't know what matters and doesn't. They just want to make that $$$.
@@Originalgamer022 what else should they want to make? Making money represents being useful to others, they make what people want or they wouldn't make any money.
The Dashboard only looked High do to him not have air in the seat to raise it . But yes those side skirts if they don't fold in both derections will get tore up as soon as you pull into alot of the dirt lots or even alot of the loading docks at stores