The appearance does not seem to be changed much, apart from the LED daytime running lights. So let's immidiately talk about the slim cameras instead of the, the truck always opulent rearview mirrors. No, not all have been rationalized. The two looking down to the front have remained, maybe because not increase the cross section.

So you can recognize the first advantage of the cameras instead of rearview mirrors, namely the reduction of air resistance. One is still a bit in the wind, namely, looking down at the passenger door. In addition, the displays arranged in front of the A-pillars no longer obstruct the view to the outside.

Stop, that was probably not the main advantage of the cameras. Because you can change its angle to the rear and thus make them very useful when cornering backwards. They give the driver important information, for example, from when he/she can reclose after overtaking and whether the loading ramp is reached, depending on respective semi-trailers.

What you might not think at first glance is the security of these mirrors from vandalism or theft. If the driver notices any suspicious noises from his/her sleeping compartment, he/she can turn on these cameras without having to pull the curtains aside or even get out. The police may be called by mobile phone to caught the culprits while acting.

Special expressions must be, such as the optional 'Sideguard Assist' on the passenger side. Very little protruding two radar sensors look in both directions and warn, for cyclists and pedestrians. If, while cornering, the semi-trailer would not only endanger a human being but also collide with a solid object, a hint will be issued, too.

The workplace behind the steering wheel has changed enormously, you have to say, improved. Great idea to be able to control the display behind the steering wheel by an operating unit on the left and the right of it by a right in the steering wheel with identical key distribution. Then there are the so-called direct-entry buttons below the right screen and of course a start button.

The mirrors, which are laid to the inside where they had been, offer much more possibilities through electronic changes than the previous exterior mirrors, even though the cut-outs were deliberately adapted to those of normal mirrors. Incidentally, the two displays on the left and right offer drivers of all stature and posture the same picture.

It is expected from the driver almost constant attention, because the timely emergency braking at city speed is not really guaranteed. Presumably, this is also due to the time that passes through warnings. In any case, the vehicle automatically comes to a standstill, even over-braking if the driver engages in between, but it might be a bit too late after breaking from higher speeds. In addition, of course, the physical conditions in an eg very late appearing from the side object.

What else? Cruise control takes the digital map not only uphill and downhill, but also curves and other topographical obstacles. Supposedly, it is also on the fads of vehicles driving ahead it can also save some fuel. Speaking of the environment: There is a natural gas engine for the Actros, which must, however, refuel every 125 km. 09/18