For the first time in the HGV sector, Renault will present its new trucks in the Euro Truck Simulator 2 video game – giving gamers the chance to immediately have a virtual test drive.
On 6th April 2021, the manufacturer will reveal the 2021 evolution of the Renault Trucks T in Euro Truck Simulator 2. The exterior design, driving position and cab layout of the trucks will all be upgraded and everything can be tested virtually in the game.
This year, Renault Trucks is upgrading its long-distance (T) and construction (C and K) ranges. The French manufacturer says the upgrades represent the most extensive development since the total overhaul of the manufacturer’s ranges in 2013.
Renault states that the new trucks’ vehicle productivity has also been improved, while the lorries offer lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions too.
As part of the virtual launch, gamers can “test the new ergonomics of the driver’s cab and appreciate the comfort of the truck in urban areas, on regional roads or on motorways” (presumably a reference to the game’s force feedback).
The Euro Truck Simulator 2 PC game enjoys a cult following of more than 9 million players worldwide and is popular with streamers as well.
From 29 March 2021, the Euro Truck Simulator 2 gaming community will be able to see the Renault Trucks T 2021 hidden under a red veil in front of the Renault Trucks dealerships in the game. While waiting for the veil to be lifted, Renault Trucks will be offering competitions on its social networks, with many prizes to be won via the hashtag #renaulttrucksevolutioniscoming.
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