The Freightliner Coronado is a Class 8 conventional truck intended for long-haul and vocational work. It was introduced in January 2001, with production starting for the 2002 model year, and offered Cummins, Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel engines.
Freightliner Coronado at a glance
| Type | Class 8 conventional, long haul and vocational |
|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2001 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Engines | Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel |
| Cab | day cab or sleeper |
| First generation | 2002–2010 |
| Second generation | from 2010 |
| Glider version | 122SD |
| Family | C-Series, cab shared with Century Class and Columbia |
History of the Freightliner Coronado
First generation (2002–2010)
The Coronado was introduced in January 2001, with series production beginning for the 2002 model year. It was offered with Cummins, Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel engines and could be ordered as a day cab or with a sleeper. Within the Freightliner range it stood for the traditional long-hood conventional, with an extended bonnet and a large chrome grille in place of the aerodynamic shape of the Century Class.
Second generation and the 122SD
The first generation was discontinued in 2010 to make way for a second. The early truck did not disappear, however: it remained available as a glider, a new vehicle assembled from an existing cab and a new driveline, and in that form it is known as the 122SD. The Coronado was not replaced by the Cascadia, which carried on the Century Class line instead, so the long-hood model kept its own place in the range for buyers who wanted the classic layout.
Design and features
- Long hood: an extended bonnet with a large chrome grille, the traditional American conventional look.
- Three engine makes: Cummins, Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel were all available.
- Two cab types: day cab for vocational work, sleeper for long haul.
- Glider survival: the first generation lived on as the 122SD glider after 2010.
Freightliner Coronado versions
- First generation (2002–2010): the original Coronado.
- Second generation (from 2010): the replacement model.
- Day cab: short-cab version for vocational use.
- Sleeper: long-haul version with a bunk.
- 122SD: the first-generation truck sold as a glider.
The Coronado shares its cab structure with the Century Class, and the Cascadia continued the aerodynamic line instead of replacing it. More trucks are in the Freightliner collection.
Sources
- Freightliner Coronado, English Wikipedia: launch, engines, cab types, 122SD
- Freightliner Century Class, English Wikipedia: place in the C-Series family
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