How is the new generation of trucks of the most successful brand in the country

Brand Studio for Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses

After a successful year 2024, Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses It started 2025 determined to go for more. In that context, he presented the changes in his portfolio: on the one hand, THE NEW GENERATION OF THE ACCELO AND ATEGOboth of national production; And on the other, two brand new versions of the actrosa reference in the heavy segment.

Determined to continue leading its items as it did last year –It had a local market share of 38% in trucks and 70% in buses-, the Argentine subsidiary of Daimler Truck seeks to mark the rhythm of logistics in the country relying on advanced technology, renewed design and an efficiency focus.

It is a renovation in its portfolio in a local growth context of the company, which A few months ago, its logistics center inaugurated in Zárate In the same property where it is projected for the beginning of 2026 The implementation of its new industrial centerwith an investment plan of 110 million dollars.

Los Mercedes-Benz Atego 1721/48, 1732/42 and the new Atego 1932 LS/36 They update the brand in the semi -marked segment, with a cabin design inspired by the actros but with its own personality: while the first mounts an MB 924 engine of 210 hp, the last two move thanks to the MB OM 926 the Bluetec 5 of 326 hp.

The ATEGO 1732 LS/36 is equipped with pneumatic suspension and Mercedes Powershift 3 automated transmission, ideal for minimizing fuel consumption possiblein addition to offering advances in security matters As ABS brakes, ASR traction control, braking electronic distribution (EBD), slope start assistance and electronic stability control (ESP), fundamental to avoid skidding and improve vehicle control in pronounced curves or sudden maneuvers.

The renewed ACOLE line Keep your profile for urban transport. The most robust is the 1116/39 actionwhich with a total gross weight of 11 tons, takes the looks and applause when transporting the most demanding loads, while the ACCELO 916/39based on its good maneuverability, it becomes a tempting option between vehicles for light distribution.

Both equip the OM 924 the Bluetec 5 of 4 cylinders and 4.8 liters –In the case of 1116/39, with Powershift automated transmission–, ideal for these products because they guarantee maximum performance with respect to consumption. “They are very reliable engines, which have evolved electronically, in the same way as the management of automatic gearboxes,” said the Mercedes-Benz trucks Product Manager & Marketing Trucks, Roberto Faist.

The action also looks for a completely redesigned interiorwith ergonomic seats and greater visibility, which is perfectly complemented by the news outside, which cover the black front grill – in tune with the lines and Eactros 600 German – and the LED lighting.

The wide range of Mercedes-Benz trucks is completed with the new actros 2045 ls/36 and actros 2545 ls/33, both low roof cabin, In the heavy load segment. With its incorporation, the brand now has a total of nine versions in this category, since they are added to those available 2548 LS/33, 2651 LS/33, 266 LS/33 6×4, 2651 LS/36 and 3351 LS/33 and the high roof versions of the 2045 LS/36 and 254 LS/33 models.

Associated with automated transmission Mercedes Powershift 3 of 12 marches, Its diesel engine OM 460 Bluetec 5 of 449 hp is a guarantee of reliability and efficiencysomething notable especially for the volumes that these models handle: the first supports a capacity of up to 55.5 tons, while the second reaches 60, of total gross weight combined in both cases.

In the presentation event, which took place in the Professional Foundation for Transportation, the academic arm of the Argentine Federation of Business Entities of Cargo Autotransport (Fadeeac)in the Buenos Aires town of Escobar, Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses complemented these novelties with The relaunch of FleetBoard, an innovative portal that carries the management of fleets at another level and allows vehicles to be monitored in real time.

The system relies on tools such as telemetry, precise location, personalized notifications and cloud -based performance analysis to ensure automatic updates, safe access and interactive graphics that facilitate rapid strategic decision making. But that’s not all: too is integrated with the Truck Uptime servicewhich maximizes availability and operational efficiency.

From Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses they expect all these news to allow them to round a 2025 with very good yields, even well above what was reported in last year. “Today we are estimating 25% of market growth,” Roberto Faist acknowledged.

It is a powerful objective after completing an excellent year. “With great pride we can say that, Within the Daimler Truck group, we were the company that had the greatest participation in the world”Faist also celebrated, which highlighted record figures as 50% of the market that the Atego and 45% of the ACCELOs report.

However, he also made it clear that from Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses they know that none of this is achieved only based on the historical legacy of the brand. “They are very important values ​​but that are achieved with work, with development and putting customers in the center of our activity, which is our premise,” he said.

Therefore, the company that since 2021 operates independently in the country as a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, prepares for a resounding change in its dynamics, with the implementation of its New industrial center in Zárate.

“We are already thinking of 2026, because as a company we have many projects and challenges. Some already specified, such as our exclusive logistics center for trucks and buses that opened at the end of last year, but In the first quarter of 2026 we hope to start operating on the Zárate site”Faist revealed in reference to the new industrial center that is part of the US $ 110 million investment plan and with which they plan to have the entire operation in the same space – there will also produce the OH and of buse chassis – a 360 ° strategy to offer better solutions to their customers.