Kenworth is dropping a massive touchscreen into its redesigned truck cab

GMC truck dashboard interior with steering wheel, digital display, and control panels
Kenworth's latest Class 8 truck updates introduce a massive 15-inch display, premium interior trim packages, and upgraded electronic controls.

Kenworth is giving its heavy truck lineup a big tech and comfort upgrade, headlined by a redesigned interior featuring a 15-inch touchscreen.

The 15-inch horizontal high-definition touchscreen display, the largest in the industry, is positioned for easy reach with a supporting handhold for stability on rough roads or jobsites. The screen also houses radio and HVAC controls alongside the newly introduced PACCAR Connect system.

Kenworth’s interior revamp introduces premium wood trim accents and new color options for its Diamond VIT and Vantage trim packages. The Vantage interior is now offered in Charcoal, while the Diamond package is available in Charcoal or Titanium. Other interior additions include updated HVAC louvers, USB-C charging ports, flexible instrument panel configurations, and redesigned storage areas.

To reduce clutter and improve convenience, wireless phone charging is now standard equipment. Positioned next to the steering wheel, the charging pad features a secure cubby to keep devices locked in place.

Kenworth is also making the electronic parking brake a standard feature across all new 2.1-meter Class 8 trucks. The system replaces traditional push-pull knobs.

The updated interiors and features are available immediately on new truck orders. 

Jason Cannon has written about trucking and transportation for more than a decade and serves as Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. A Class A CDL holder, Jason is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School, an honorary Duckmaster at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee, and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Reach him at [email protected]. 
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