Here’s Mack Trucks’ completely redesigned Mack Anthem

Mack Trucks has recently started producing its completely redesigned Mack Anthem truck model. The vehicle is built to excel in regional-haul applications that delivers enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and industry-leading driver comfort. The all-new Anthem is being produced at Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Mack Class 8 vehicles for North America and export are assembled.

Technically speaking, a key differentiator of the new Anthem is its enhanced maneuverability, achieved through a shorter bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) length of 113.5 inches. This shorter BBC makes the Anthem ideal for navigating tight spaces and urban environments commonly encountered in regional-haul operations.

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In addition, the new Anthem delivers up to 10% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with the previous model. This improvement comes from both powertrain enhancements and aerodynamic innovations. At the heart of the Anthem’s new powertrain is the patented MP13 engine, which delivers up to 515 hp. The redesigned wave piston and combustion system contribute approximately 3% of the fuel economy improvement, while the remaining 7% comes from aerodynamic enhancements including the wedge-shaped cab design.

Mack Anthem’s improved safety features

In terms of safety, the Anthem features Mack Protect, Mack’s proprietary advanced driver assistance system. Standard Mack Protect includes forward collision warning on every truck, while Mack Protect Pro adds blind spot warning on both driver and passenger sides and side curtain airbags. Mack Protect Premier adds lane keep assist for enhanced safety. The new Anthem joins the all-new Mack Pioneer as the most connected Mack ever, featuring the company’s Integrated Uptime bundle, which is complimentary for five years. This includes Mack Connect, the single source for performance data, location tracking, operational analytics and diagnostic insights.

“The all-new Anthem represents more than a decade of engineering innovation, delivering practical solutions that address the real challenges facing today’s regional-haul operations,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “From rising operational costs, to driver recruitment challenges, we designed the Anthem from the ground up to help our customers succeed. Starting production on the all-new Anthem marks a significant milestone for Mack and for the regional-haul segment. This truck delivers improvements in every area that matters to our customers’ businesses: fuel efficiency, maneuverability, driver comfort, safety, connectivity and uptime. The Anthem truly is the new standard in regional haul.”