The first thing that struck me about the redesigned Volvo VNR wasn’t what had changed. It was how familiar it felt. Volvo Redesigns the VNR With Drivers and Tight Turns in Mind At Volvo’s New River Valley customer center, the all-new VNR proves that maneuverability, safety, and driver confidence can coexist in a regional-haul workhorse. Parked at Volvo Trucks’ Customer Center here in Virginia, the new VNR carries a strong family resemblance to the recently redesigned VNL. That’s no accident. The two trucks now share a common platform and underlying architecture, bringing Volvo’s latest technologies, safety systems, and design philosophy into the regional-haul segment. But while the DNA may be shared, the mission is not. “The VNL is our flagship,” said Maddie Sullivan, product marketing manager for Volvo Trucks North America. “But the VNR has incredible maneuverability and the ability to adapt to its environment.” That adaptability was on full display during my test drive, which included both a road course and a simulated urban track designed to replicate the tight, unpredictable conditions regional-haul drivers face every day. Designed for Tight Spaces and Real Work Climbing into the VNR is easy and secure. The steps and grab-handles are ergonomically spaced for safe and easy entry and exits in and out of the cab. And that’s an important detail for a truck built around frequent stops and starts. Within seconds, I had the seat and steering wheel dialed in and felt completely at home behind the wheel. From the driver’s seat, the forward visibility is exceptional. A feature that is one of the VNR’s defining traits. The view over the nose is remarkably similar to what you’d expect to see sitting in a cabover. It’s that good. That visibility advantage starts with the VNR’s flatter hood design, which isn’t just a