# Volvo VNX Heavy Hauler

> Volvo's new heavy-hauler semi looks like a supersized Tonka truck.
- Title: Volvo VNX Heavy Hauler · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Volvo's new heavy-hauler semi looks like a supersized Tonka truck. Volvo launched a heavy-hauler semi with a 13-liter diesel engine meeting EPA 2027…
- Keywords: volvo, vnx, tonka, heavy hauler, d13 engine, epa 2027, cars, technology, Heavy, Hauler, The Drive
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/new-volvo-heavy-hauler-looks-like-a-supersized-tonka-truck
- Author: Caleb Jacobs
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:04:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: volvo, vnx, tonka, heavy hauler, d13 engine, epa 2027, cars, technology
## Volvo VNX Heavy Hauler
Volvo launched a new heavy-hauler semi that looks like a supersized Tonka truck.
## 13-Liter Diesel Engine
The VNX features a 13-liter diesel engine producing 540 horsepower and 1,950 lb-ft of torque.
## EPA 2027 Emissions Standards
The engine meets EPA 2027 emissions standards with 83% lower NOx emissions and 50% less particulate matter.
## US Market Focus
Volvo designed the VNX for the United States, Canada, and Mexico with no Peterbilt, Freightliner, or Kenworth options.
## Key takeaway

Volvo launched a heavy-hauler semi with a 13-liter diesel engine meeting EPA 2027 emissions standards.