Mack Trucks North America has revealed a second generation Anthem range with improved fuel efficiency, new exterior styling and an updated interior.

The original Anthem was launched in North America in 2018 and arrived in the New Zealand market during late-2021.

The new model timing for North America will see production begin in early 2026. There is no confirmation for when the model change will roll through to Australia-built examples for the New Zealand market.

“The all-new Anthem delivers improvements in every area that matters to customers’ businesses: fuel efficiency, manoeuvrability, driver comfort, safety, connectivity and uptime,” says Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America.

“We’ve built this truck based on extensive customer input, ensuring it meets the real-world needs of regional-haul operations,” Randall says.

“The Anthem combines Mack’s legendary toughness and reliability with cutting-edge technology and design, creating a truck that doesn’t just meet today’s challenges – it’s built for tomorrow’s demands as well.”

The new Anthem carries over technologies introduced on the recently introduced Mack Pioneer, including the dash layout, multi-function steering wheel and seating.

The new Anthem will be offered in day cab, 44-inch sleeper and 64-inch sleeper configurations, featuring the same interior cab design as the Pioneer to offer drivers a premium work environment designed to reduce fatigue.

The cab interior is completely redesigned with a cab which is 22.8cm wider than the previous model. New wide-base seats feature optional ventilation and heating and massage functions, while the stand-up sleeper options provide enough headroom for drivers to stand upright. Premium quality mattresses and blackout curtains enable improved rest.

The Anthem also has advanced safety features, including an optional digital mirror system that eliminates traditional blind spots, a standard front airbag, and an Integrated Curtain Airbag (ICA) system.

The ICA system is mounted in the overhead compartment above the driver’s left shoulder and deploys in rollover events to protect the driver from impact with side glass. Additional integrated driver assistance systems have demonstrated a 43% reduction in near-miss incidents during controlled testing.

The updated styling includes a new bonnet which improves forward visibility while the grille design and lower positioning of the Mack script across the grille also provide a strong identity for the new model.