Freightliner's medium-duty makeover for M2 and SD models

Circling the highway loop at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the enhancements Freightliner engineers made to the new Plus series medium-duty and vocational trucks are evident. The cab is more comfortable and noticeably quieter than previous M2 and SD models, and active-safety demonstrations highlighted a first for these trucks - the Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite of safety and connectivity systems.

The M2 106 Plus (Class 6-8), M2 112 Plus (Class 8), 108SD Plus (Class 7-8) and 114SD Plus (Class 8) also feature a new electrical architecture with additional electronic control units, enabling the enhanced safety and connectivity features. The new multiplex electrical system also could help enhance the eventual electrification of the models.