THE DAF XD has been crowned International Truck of the Year (IToY) 2023 and DAF Trucks president Harald Seidel was presented with the award during the IAA Transportation’s press day in Hanover, Germany.
With a winning score of 134 votes, the Dutch truck manufacturer’s distribution series fought off challenges from Scania’s new Super long-haul driveline range and Mercedes-Benz’s heavy-duty Actros, equipped with the third-generation OM471 engine.
With the same DNA as the new generation heavy-duty XF, XG, and XG+ models, DAF’s CF replacement has taken full advantage of the EU’s new masses and dimensions regulations. The result is improved direct visibility, cab space, aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, active and passive safety, and driver comfort.
