2021 MAN TGX - INTERIOR

The cockpit design of the new MAN truck generation is now divided into two
levels, which makes reading and operating the controls ideal from an ergonomic point of view. At close hand, all of the operating elements that are
required when driving are optimally arranged such that they can be reached
comfortably from the driving position. The position of each operating element was adjusted. Overall, the operating elements are now turned significantly more towards the driver than in the previous series, yet without restricting the access to the co-driver’s area and bunk area. All of the displays
that show visual information are positioned slightly further away from the
driver. This design helps the eye to adjust the level of sharpness when
switching between the view over the cockpit close up and the view over the
road further away, which helps information to be perceived more quickly.
This arrangement helps older drivers in particular when objects start to become less and less sharp at close range. Furthermore, the driver is significantly less distracted from what is happening on the road, which is a plus in
terms of safety for all road users.
One element that MAN has completely redeveloped and repositioned is the
operation of the MAN TipMatic gearbox with a stalk switch on the right side
of the steering wheel. Thus, both the gear and the driving program of the
gearbox are within easy reach and can be selected reliably – right behind
the rim of the steering wheel. The new stalk switch also features the operation of the continuous brake. Furthermore, the switch for operating the new
electric parking brake is very close at hand; on the right, next to the main
display on the instrument panel. It has been dimensioned in a way that enables it to be operated easily, even with gloves. Operating the parking
brake when parking the vehicle, as well as releasing the parking brake
when driving off, can be performed automatically under certain conditions.

The driver’s seat is the element that completes the work place of a driver. It
is the place where drivers spend many hours every day. At the same time,
being in a sitting posture for a long period of time is not ideal for humans.
That is why drivers’ seats have to be as comfortable and unburdening as
possible. The new generation of seats for the new truck series was developed and designed by MAN. It is the result of numerous driver surveys and thousands of test kilometres.

The colours and surfaces contribute to even greater functionality and, in
particular, to a subjective sense of well-being in the cab. For the interior of
the new MAN truck generation, there are two ambience variations to
choose from: Desert Beige and Moon Grey.
The Desert Beige colour scheme uses bright, warm sand tones, which create a friendly ambience and make the interior look even bigger. The balanced combination with graphite-coloured elements results in an attractive
colour and design concept with contrasting accents. All of the surfaces are
easy to care for and clean.
The Moon Grey variant uses predominantly cool grey tones. They give the
interior a timeless modern look, which is enhanced by graphic and reduced
design elements. The colour scheme emits a certain urban robustness,
which makes the interior usable for essentially all types of applications.
Moon Grey is especially suitable if the vehicle comes into contact with a lot
of dirt, as the surfaces are particularly robust.
Anyone wanting something innately more stylish can further enhance the
interior with the chrome interior styling option. It has details that stand out
optically, such as the MAN lettering below the air outlet next to the infotainment display or elegant door operating elements.

Shutting the sliding roof, switching on the spotlights or starting the engine
for the tipping operation: all of this can now also be done when the driver’s
door is open after the driver has got out. When unloading items during distribution transport operations in cities or in an emergency, the driver can
also switch on the hazard warning system from the outside in a flash. The
buttons are easy to reach when the driver’s door is open and are in a place
where they are protected against splashing water and dirt. Each switch has
an identification marking, and they are easy to find by feeling for them – in
the event that they are not in the driver’s direct field of vision. This prevents
incorrect operation.
Depending on what the vehicle is used for, the customer can choose to
have buttons that can be freely assigned, which a service outlet can program with functions according to the customer’s wishes; or the customer can use specifically appropriate preconfigured assignments.

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