Scania Longline with giant cabin: What to Expect?

In 2002, during the 59th IAA (Hanover Trade Fair), The Scania presented the new generation of engines HPI, in addition to a concept model called STAX and Scania Interior Concept eXc. It was a Series 4 with giant cabin.

The concept soon attracted a lot of attention, and the most asked question was: When will they produce? The answer came in 2003, when Scania, albeit discreetly, delivered the first unit of the cabin on the day December 22nd. It was a 164L 580 V8 6×2*4, delivered to a French customer. It is worth remembering that the cabin was renamed Longline, since it was built using the Topline cabin.

Scania with Longline cab cost the same as an apartment

At the time, the model cost €145 thousand for the version 4×2 It is €154 thousand for the version 6×2, values that today would be equivalent to approximately R$ 800 thousand and R$ 850 thousand, respectively. The truck was equipped only with the engine 16-liter V8, 580 hp and 275 kgfm, besides the CRS920 12-speed automated gearbox.

The cabin was on the market 2003 to 2008 and, after this period, some transformers began to produce the model on demand in a more handmade. However, now the cabin can return in a official.

Signs of the return of the Scania Longline

Rumors indicate that a new model is being built by Laxa Special Vehicles, a company specialized in cabins that currently belongs to Scania. O youtuber and truck driver Bruce Wilson, which imported a R770 V8 for the United States, published a photo of the new cabin still under construction, giving rise to speculation.

In December 2024, customers told reporters that they were invited to visit the Laxa Special Vehicles and meet one prototype of a new cabin. Some time later, employees of Laxa They also published photos of the finished model on their social networks, surrounded by curtains, something common in closed presentations to the public. The magazine BIGTruck mentioned that invited customers were also able to drive the truck and shared additional information.

New Longline Cabin Specifications

According to the magazine, the cabin could arrive in two versions:

• CS31 - With 1.10 meters long
• CS29 - With 88 centimeters long

Both follow the new directives which came into force on September 2020.

Another rumor suggests that the Scania would not present a fixed layout for the interior, allowing the client to customize the space according to their needs. This would make sense, as many buyers already purchase the cabin s and perform personalized stretches.

New directive for truck cabins

For better understanding, the new directive allows truck cabins expand in 2.35 meters to up to 3.25 meters in the configuration 4×2. However, if the automaker manages to create a more aerodynamics (like the Volvo did with his line AERO), and the model is configured as a 6×2*4 (with the last directional axis), it will be able to adapt to the new rules, maintaining the 12.5 meter curve radius.

All these technical determinations allow the CS31 cabin can be presented officially to customers.

When will the Scania Longline 2025 be launched?

So far, the Scania didn't do any official statement about the premiere date from the new Longline. Many expected its launch to occur during the IAA 2024, Hanover, but that hasn't happened yet.

One is still expected facelift with a new aerodynamic front, adapted to the guidelines of the European Union. Some camouflaged prototypes have already been caught in tests, raising expectations for the arrival of the model on the market in 2025.

Conclusion

The possible Return of the Scania Longline promises to revolutionize the segment of premium trucks. With new European directives, the manufacturer has unique opportunity to create an even more model modern, spacious and efficient.

If the rumors are confirmed, the Longline 2025 could be one of the most luxurious and innovative of the market, ensuring even more comfort for long-distance drivers. Now, all that remains is to wait for the official confirmation of Scania about this long-awaited release!