DAF XD bags ITOY 2023

A jury of 24 editors and senior journalists from major trucking magazines across Europe who cover commercial vehicles selected the New Generation DAF XD series as the “International Truck of The Year 2023”. This decision is said to be based on several important factors, such as technical innovation, comfort, safety, driveability, fuel economy, environmental footprint and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The jury members particularly lauded the performance of the XD’s brand-new, incredibly economical powertrains, which combine the PACCAR MX-11 engines with the predictive ZF TraXon automatic gearboxes. The judge’s group was also impressed by the introduction of several brand-new, all-electric powertrains. International Truck of the Year (IToY) Chairman, Gianenrico Griffini said, “These features - along with the corner view camera and the optional digital vision system that replaces the traditional main mirrors – improve the safety of vulnerable road users in an impressive way.” Last year, the New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG series for the long haul and heavy transport was elected ‘International Truck of the Year 2022.’