The Freightliner Cascadia® and Cascadia Evolution have several new options available to drivers. The new options enhance driver performance and safety, further contributing to the comfort and productivity of the Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution. 

Options include:

  • ParkSmart™ HVAC system combined with Optimized Idle®: An integration of two systems, this new feature automatically starts the engine if both the main and auxiliary battery packs are depleted. Cab temperature is controlled by the ParkSmart HVAC system, and the Optimized Idle system will monitor the battery voltage and oil temperature and start the engine when necessary. Drivers who find themselves parked for more than eight hours will benefit from virtually unlimited ParkSmart time.
  • Yellow B-Pillar Grab Handle: This brightly colored handle option is more visible for cab entry, especially when it is dark outside.
  • Leaf Spring Suspension Rating: The new 12.5K rated leaf spring suspension complements the Detroit™ front axle offering and provides a smoother ride and is lighter weight than a 13.3k suspension.
  • Genuine Bendix® AD-9SI Air Dryer: More than 40 percent lighter with an additional 25 percent increase in capacity over the current AD-IP dryer, this new air dryer has a spin-on cartridge, enabling faster replacement.
  • Bright Finish Aero Mirror (for the Cascadia Evolution): This new bright finish option gives customers more options to customize their trucks.
    Bright Finish Aero Mirror (for the Cascadia Evolution): This new bright finish option adds to the other stylish options offered by Freightliner, giving customers more options to customize their trucks.
  • LED Flush Mounted Lights: Providing bright and clean light, the new back-of-cab flush mounted LED lights also draw less amperage and have a longer life than incandescent lamps.
  • New Daycab Roof Fairings: Redesigned to optimize aerodynamics for non-Evolution models, the new Cascadia day cab roof deflector improves aerodynamics, resulting in up to a 3.7 percent increase in fuel economy.
  • Bulb Out Detection: The bulb out detection system automatically performs a check to determine if exterior lamps are functioning, and notifies drivers via an in-dash light if an exterior lamp fails to turn on.
    Bulb Out Detection: The bulb out detection system automatically performs a check to determine if exterior lamps are functioning, and notifies drivers via an in-dash light if an exterior lamp fails to turn on. 
  • A-Pillar Grab Handle: A great option for drivers who frequently get in and out of their tractor or who can’t reach the door handle easily, this additional grab handle can make it easier to enter the cab.

For additional information go to www.FreightlinerTrucks.com to find a dealer.

Comments (15)

David Giroux

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Our Cascadia was a great investment! We added Dynasys APU for A/C and it was a
terrible mistake! Wish we had the Park Smart!

July 29, 2014 17:24:30 PM

I have the ParkSmart feature on my 2014 Evolution and just love it. Is the integration of Optimized Idle a build only feature or can to be changed in settings of later models? ( I think my build date was mid 2013). Also do the bright finish mirrors improve water dispersal around the mirror glass and reduce wing noise? With my mirrors set for optimum viewing, I have large gaps on the inboard sides between the housing and the mirror glass.

July 20, 2014 12:35:09 PM

The bulb out detection (sales code 2J8-001) is an option and was released this year for builds starting in May. Thanks!

July 09, 2014 9:17:59 AM

The Bulb Out Detection is that an option or is that standard ? And what year did it come into play

June 28, 2014 10:20:34 AM

The LED headlights give the truck a cool look to!

May 30, 2014 8:22:25 AM

The LED headlights give the truck a cool look to!

May 30, 2014 8:22:21 AM

I drive a Cascadia and I'm looking forward to see what I can add to it

May 25, 2014 7:33:35 AM

Those are some awesome upgrades and features

May 04, 2014 19:51:33 PM

Has driven the KW's my company has provided for years and has been happy with them. The more I learn about the Cascadia the more I hope that my next truck will be one as we are now running the Cascadia's as well.

April 27, 2014 17:43:07 PM

Great article, the list of options is deep.

April 26, 2014 11:26:06 AM

Great List thanks David

April 25, 2014 5:18:36 AM

MY NEW BABY IS DOING JUST WHAT YOU GUYS SAID IT WOULD. 8.2MPG!!!!!

April 24, 2014 20:12:24 PM

MY NEW BABY IS DOING JUST WHAT YOU GUYS SAID IT WOULD. 8.2MPG!!!!!

April 24, 2014 20:11:38 PM

I didn't know about some of these features on the Cascadia Evolution David! Good thing I'm getting my new truck this summer!

April 24, 2014 19:16:22 PM

Sounds very nice. I really like what I've read about the improvements that increase fuel economy and driver comfort. Some day I would love to get into a Cascadia Evolution!

April 24, 2014 13:42:04 PM