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| Freightliner Coronado |
The Coronado is Freightliner’s traditional on-highway truck and features an aerodynamic design, a spacious cab and a wide range of powerful engines. In the last years, the truck has been continuously improved as Freightliner added a host of advanced technologies and a wide range of enhancements to make it able to go head to head with success against the other trucks in the segment.
The Freightliner Coronado is suited for a wide area of applications such as local or single-trailer distributions or major B-double line haul jobs. The engines available for Freightliner’s rig are either the Detroit Diesel DD15 or Cummins ISX units with power options ranging from 485-600 hp.
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The Freightliner Coronado is priced around $120.000 and is available in three cab versions (Day, Extended and Sleeper) with four heights configurations.
Design
The Freightliner Coronado features a robust and imposing design with a conventional cab configuration. The huge stainless steel grille, the square bonnet and the massive bumper give it a purposeful stance. Besides the radiator grille, there are also two air intakes mounted on the side of the bonnet which minimize the intake of water, dust and debris.
Freightliner has also paid maximum attention to the truck’s aerodynamics. As a result, the Coronado’s curved windscreen is sloped at 24 degrees to reduce wind resistance, while the bonnet guards, headlights, mirrors, air intakes, the angled front bumper and the bonnet handles were designed to offer a low drag coefficient.
The bonnet tilts almost 90 degrees and features a tilt mechanism for easy access to the engine. To keep the overall weight to a minimum, the bonnet is made of fibreglass, being also easy to repair thanks to its ‘parting lines’ design. The bonnet guards are reinforced with impact absorbing material to help eliminate damage and cracks.
The truck’s headlights are a bit rudimentary for our taste, but they feature a single high-tech reflector providing adequate front and side illumination. The bulbs are also pretty easy to change as all you have to do is tilt the cab.
We also like that Freightliner has fitted the Coronado with a two piece windshield designed to make replacement easier and cheaper than a conventional once piece unit.
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Interior
Thanks to the well placed grabs and the anti slippery steps you’ll be able to climb inside without too much drama. As it was expected, the cabin offers plenty of space with more head- and leg-room than you’ll probably need. In fact, the cab is up to 20 centimeters wider than most of the conventional cabins available on the market and is also pretty solidly built being able to exceed rigorous crash-worthiness standards.
The squared dashboard design however, looks a bit dated compared to other trucks in the segment and we’ve growing tired of the Freightliner’s fake wood trim which doesn’t do anything to give the dash a modern feel. On the other hand, we like its wraparound design as it is highly functional and easy to use. The controls are also well placed and we also like the instrument cluster layout which is fairly easy to understand and its huge white gauges are designed to be seen even from a mile away.
For more convenience, the truck received a completely flat floor which makes it easy to move throughout the cabin. We don’t have any complains about the high backed seats either, as they are fairly comfortable and come with a wide range of adjustments. Moreover, the truck’s four spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather and can also be adjusted for reach and rake allowing you to easy find a comfortable driving position. As most trucks in the segment, the all round visibility is also top notch and the plate sized door mirrors are pretty good too, keeping the blind spots to a minimum level.
The cabin is also well isolated, while the large, rigid doors come with double seals for superior noise reduction, offering a quiet and relaxing ride. Furthermore, the sleeper cabs are packed with noise abatement material in the floor, front wall, sides and back panel. The front cab mounts feature a ‘pillow block’ design for efficient isolation, while the rear mounts use air springs mounted outside the frame rails. There is also available a separate control panel which permits you to adjust the heater, air conditioner and lights.
For enhanced comfort, the big cabinets feature plenty of storage spaces and there is also available a stow-away bunk in the raised roof model providing extra bed space when it’s needed.
Engines And Transmissions
The Freightliner Coronado is available with a choice of Detroit Diesel DD15 and Cummins ISX engines.
The DD15 unit features a powerful integrated Jacobs Engine Brake, an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system and BlueTec emissions technology. The engine was especially designed for long haul operations and develops between 455-560 hp with maximum torque figures between 1550-1850 lb-ft.
The Cummins ISX engine meets EPA’s 2010 regulations and features an advanced fuel injection technology, improved cooled EGR subsystem and a VGT Turbocharger. The unit also uses Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology for enhanced fuel economy and lower emissions. The Cummins ISX power ratings range from 400-600 hp with a maximum 2050 lb-ft of peak torque.
Thanks to these powerful engines the Freightliner Coronado can be rated for 106,000 kgs Gross Combined Mass for general highway use.
The truck is offered with a choice of either Eaton Manual or automated transmissions with Freightliner’s SmartShiftTM paddle mounted on the steering column.
Ride And Suspensions
The Freightliner Coronado features a low tare weight starting from 7,857 kgs, which translates into a bigger payload capacity. Needless to say, that the truck’s chassis is built on heavy duty frame rails which provide a solid backbone. The Coronado’s Meritor rear axles are rated to 20,870 kgs and the rear suspension comes in a choice of Freightliner AirlinerTM or Hendrickson PRIMAXXTM airbag systems. There are also available 6.35 or 6.5 tonne Meritor packages for the front axle.
The ride is pretty comfortable and the suspensions can deal with most of the road bumps with ease, offering a pleasant ride. The pillow-block front cab mount are also designed to offer additional comfort as they can absorb shocks and vibration without too much drama.
Verdict
The Coronado features a heavy-duty built quality and its rugged character is sustained by a strong chassis and powerful engines. The truck may not be the most reliable in the business, but it’s still able to get the heaviest jobs done without any problems. The cab offers a lot of space and despite its relatively dated design is a nice place to be in, with intuitively placed controls and plenty of storage places to make your life on board easier.