The new Peterbilt medium-duty cabover Model 220 – featuring enhancements to performance and durability — is now in full production at the company’s COE manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico. The class 6 and 7 truck was introduced earlier this year during the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Peterbilt says drivers will enjoy enhanced maneuverability that shortens the curb-to-curb turning radius by 30% and the new, standard electronic braking system (EBS) which brings improved braking performance. The truck’s bumper-to-bumper length of 35 ft adds agility while still delivering an extra 45 in. of payload area. The frame-rail system that can be upfitted with bodies ranging from 16 to 28 ft.

The cab features a completely redesigned interior that was engineered, says Peter, to give operators “unparalleled” levels of safety, productivity, and comfort.

Among its key features is the truck’s 2500-sq-in. windshield along with large side windows and multiple-mirror array. They combine to provide drivers with a “panoramic” view and help them navigate the confined and congested areas that these vehicles often operate in.

The new curved dashboard features easy-to-read instrumentation and an interactive, 5-in. color display module — the Driver Information Center — that keeps operators abreast of all vital vehicle and engine functions. It also features advice for the driver on ways to improve in areas such as fuel efficiency and efficient brake use.

The new cabs are said to be designed for durability. For instance, the new bumper is manufactured from galvanized steel and the headlamps are protected by a tough Lexan covering. Fog lamps have been integrated into the bumper.

Model 220s are now standard with electronic braking systems for improved braking performance and faster response. They’re powered by the PACCAR PX-7 engine with up to 260 hp and 520 lb ft of torque. The standard automatic Allison transmission has a push-button shifter for easy engagement.