2020 NEW MAN TGX 18.640 Full Tour & Test Drive (Launch)

On February 10th & 11th 2020 i was invited to the launch of the New MAN TGX, TGS, TGM, & TGL in Bilbao Spain. This was a huge event with hundreds of invited guests enjoying a three course meal, and live music as we all waited for the big reveal of their New Truck Generation.
This is their most significant launch in 20 year's, and they have also taken over Bilbao Exhibition Centre for 7 weeks with 50 test trucks available for customers, technicians, and journalists to check out and test drive.
I took the TGX 18.640 for a test drive, with 3,000 Nm from it's straight 6 cylinder 15.2 litre diesel engine, let's see how it performs on the road!
Thanks for watching, Stavros
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[@RealPolitik-dy4it]

I drive a semi part-time here in the US. The trucks in Europe are light years ahead of the trucks here

[@IBims1Mark]

Uff

[@madMX96]

When i asked why...answer was...if ain't broken dont fix it...or develop new...

[@outofmood8688]

u are right, i just saw a review about a Mack model 2020 and its light years behind Europeans trucks and i dont know why because they have tehnologi too

[@thomasoreel2175]

exept for the room inside

[@BLAMBERRY]

@@thomasoreel2175 how much room do you need?

[@matty6848]

I remember going to work with my dad back in the 90s when he was a HGV driver hence why even though I’m not a truck driver I love trucks. But looking at these latest models, I can’t believe how luxurious modern wagons have become. They must be a pleasure to drive.

[@fizzynix1]

I was honoured to be invited to the event at Bilbao. Thank you MAN - it was a pleasure to see the new TG range up close

[@PabloSison]

Great stuff as always!!! I am also amazed by the fact that a CEO would sit down in a cab for a YT video. I guess it speaks about how wonderful this company us. MAN is my second favorite next to Scania, so yeah I LOVE THIS VID!!! ☺️

[@HrHaakon]

Considering how many views Stavros gets, and how specialized his channel is, it's probably much better value for money to have the CEO talk with Stavros than to advertise in normal media. What's weird is that Scania and Volvo don't do the same thing.

[@reaganekuju1407]

😁😁

[@tropickman]

The old analogue dashboard is so much better. Man had one of the best looking analogue dashboards, and now they go the cheap way and replace it with digital dashboard which looks nothing like the original stuff.

[@danielbeard5281]

MANs have improved no end. I drove the XXL big cab with a 510 bhp engine. What an awesome bit of kit if you are a tramper. A real premium tractor unit now, only the exhaust brake set up I felt could be improved everything else was fantastic

[@luisy.gonzalez6469]

Here after the TGX won the International Truck of the Year award.

[@macktheinterloper]

Awesome video, thank you. Kudos to MAN, their new truck looks absolutely fantastic, especially the new interior.

[@rocasaamsterdam]

Great stuff Stavros. Keep it up :)

[@KriegerDelfin24]

The Piano Black from the previous models was nice as it was new but a few weeks later it was all scratched. So this is the better option.

[@lillexus5589]

White paint with the efficient line stickers are the best

[@nicknjh86]

Massive massive improvement!!! Well done MAN

[@maxou141]

Hell Yes Stavros !!! I was so hoping you could get the opportunity to review this truck. You do such a good job on reviewing them.

[@travelling_stephen]

Great video stavros, MAN have made some good changes. Cheers and see you on the next one 👍👍

[@pho3nix-]

MAN is always good, my fave after Volvo / Scania

[@ghanshyamghyani5854]

Good looking truck, great video and smooth driver. Stavros! You're a wonderful fellow. You deserve far more subscribers. God bless you and please keep doing your great work. Cheeeeeeerssss! :)

[@hvymtal8566]

MANs always just look so sharp and understated. Not showing off, just a good truck getting the job done. A very respectable approach!

[@hvymtal8566]

Uhhhhhhhhhhh, Wat? I never wished death upon _any_ truck brand? This is kinda just out of nowhere?

[@alexisperez-zc7wd]

16:10 That bmw hitting the apex

[@aliaghil1]

great video, I really enjoyed it. Finally MAN improved the design.

[@nyashakchirume6334]

Thanks for the review Stavros.

[@newerafarmer]

Ive just stumbled across stavros, great video great enthusiasm, a joy to watch.

[@rodrirm]

Amazing event, great video, great test, as awlays a very well thought video, from beginning to end.

[@nickking2488]

Great video as usual Stavros, I really love the MAN cab !

[@rcruz2008]

Can you drive these in the USA?

[@charliemcguire5051]

rcruz2008 You are joking right?

[@srptr_w]

@@charliemcguire5051 Just asking but, whats the matter with europe truck in the USA? 🤔

[@korisnik4888]

Good video, keep up, i like your camera quality and edit skills.

[@chrismasters592]

great video the new man look amazing.

[@unkn0wn223]

Thats what I was waiting for thanks Stavros

[@philaninyathi4571]

I've been waiting for this review

[@mosesbuluku5996]

Nairobi Kenya in the house....i knew you were at the launch...Good stuff MAN

[@jayjuma9499]

mombasa here bruh..

[@famajones]

Tuko ndani ya Simba 👊🏾

[@ottopalosaari8685]

saatana konko

[@shadracksoo1639]

Yes bana 👊👊

[@ponchovia1132]

MAN alive!! 👌

[@transitpassenger3948]

It can be seen that Stavros is delighted with the car!

[@paulfenn9693]

I like this truck at last someone has put a lot of fort in to this truck hats of to you MAN 👍🤘

[@flysrangers9101]

You are the MAN....thanks Stav..nice content........thumbs up..

[@jamesmcdougall6338]

Well done Stavros good video. Thanks mate.

[@rayfordmk]

wow this is amazing from team MAN.. waiting to sample one in Kenya

[@andimuhaliffaraffan654]

Nicee video like always stavross

[@robthursfield1637]

Great video Stavros, our company has ordered a new generation MAN tgx 470 for early 2021, looking forward to driving it. Cheeeeeerssss!

[@joshsuan4489]

Man's Future truck, very cool. Nice review👍

[@user-fg8up7ps9b]

WoW! Beautiful truck.. Trucking has come a long way.. Nice to be a truck driver... My own office on wheels.

[@JosemiSesme]

Awesome video from Spain Stravos!!!

[@DutchBane]

Mart makes good points about the mirrors

[@resistireland694]

Great vid Stavros. Nice looking trucks those new MAN's. That guy u spoke to must have gone to skool with Toto Wolf! Speaks english just like him lol. Respect.

[@thefasterdriver626]

Love The Vid As Usual Great Keep It Up

[@wallacekamau2302]

Full of surprises Stavros

[@hunzolee]

Great video ! Nice design on the dash. Looks very comfortable. Talking to the CEO that was something. Don't happen to often.

[@ErnisKepo]

Great video, great content, super channel. Greetings from Poland :)

[@johanbos160]

Looks good the new MAN 👌👍👍

[@mickadatwist1620]

trendsetter: Scania. Todays interiors are amazing.

[@hereandthere6877]

I'm from the US and these trucks put ours to shame, especially in terms of driver comfort and attention to detail. Even the Volvo's here are nothing compared to over there. I've always been skeptical about the cabover configuration, but these trucks are just absolutely beautiful pieces of engineering. Makes me super envious 😁

[@mickadatwist1620]

@@hereandthere6877 you know what: I was always convinced that US trucks were way ahead in driver comfort and equipment and space. US trucks have full size bunks (beds rather), wardrobes, full size friges and TV, microwave etc.

[@sammybashier5096]

The new Mercedes actors is has a way better interior but Mercedes is Mercedes I guess

[@WilliamStevens007]

I just love this new MAN, Well done to them for this truck.

[@rcruz2008]

Can you drive these in the USA?

[@hvymtal8566]

​@@rcruz2008 Generally, no. There is generally a fairly hard barrier between North America and the EU in terms of regulation and industry preferences for style and accouterments of trucks, and of course the length restrictions that govern truck size in the EU are basically extinct in NA (hence the massive sleepers and 53'/16m long trailers). There's also significant difference in distances; 95% of all trucking in the EU would be called "regional" in NA, so the trucks are not really fitted for the sort of long, transcontinental trips that make up a substantial portion of US trucking. The sleepers are downright tiny by comparison! Not to say there isn't some crossover. PACCAR has been bringing in DAF LFs ad rebadging them as Kenworth and Peterbilt for the sorts of city work where cab-overs work better than long-noses.

[@rcruz2008]

@@hvymtal8566 Thank you so much for the info and your response. Im No trucker or anything but I would like to convert one of these beauties into an RV like the ones o have been seeing on youtube (overland trucks).

[@jayjuma9499]

good work stav

[@kelvinknk]

Looks great!

[@DutchBane]

Its such a nice looking machine!

[@amontloge5718]

Can't wait for the 6x4 version of this beast👌👌

[@guinnessbick]

as always great vid

[@RohitSharma-ns4pt]

Awesome video.

[@rodrigobruno7495]

Ficou muito bonito esse novo MAN.

[@ichabaga1]

Awesome Truck...

[@baselshad1747]

wow..Love.it😍😍

[@arenas5196]

Thanks for video.Everytihing inside Man reminds me Scania.Also new Stralis reminds me Scania.

[@wantaferrari]

SCANIA and MAN are owned by VW now under the TRATON brand. So it is going to be more similar in future I guess.

[@wantaferrari]

@A real bisexual petrol-head I don't recall complaining, I just said it is probably going to be more similar in the future.

[@sussexmods5879]

Great video 👍

[@thevillager8102]

Beautiful truck Stavros

[@skyline3071]

Love from Australia mate.

[@C4rl0s-_-4R]

I thought Volkswagen styling and interior on the new Scania was gunna be hard to beat. But this new man looks amazing. Simple easy to use but stylish. The door buttons are an excellent touch. Nothing worse then jumping out to realise u haven’t unlocked passenger door or put cat walk light on and having to climb back in to the centre console to do so. Beautiful looking truck

[@mikelimmer7619]

Lovely bit of kit

[@pivottech8881]

Watching from Scotland. Love you vids Stavros, I'm a big truck fan so you give me the knowledge. Thank you Edit: Is there any way you can get the 5th wheel configured to be adjustable or is that physically not possible? Cus I like trucks with adjustable 5th wheels

[@miketroup847]

The small step in the engine cover is good it stops the stones coming off your boots going over the cab. The foot rests in the passenger side were in the F90, F2000 possibly even before that

[@DK-tm2kt]

Great video as always. Hope they are using the scania engine now

[@arefandy4443]

Thank you from malaysia

[@RLvideoblog]

Wow very nice truck 🤩🤩

[@pauljohn6637]

Hi Stavros. Excellent video and content. It’s good to see your hard work paying off as you are invited to these launches. Well done to MAN as well, looks as if they have a competitive product line up, modern and practical. MAN organized a great event, probably very expensive to stage but fair play to them, and the range is fresh.

[@justsomerandomostrich1906]

Late to the party here. Light years apart compared to the TGX LION series. Very very nice!

[@luizalbertopereiralima890]

Stravos abraços do Brasil melhor reportagem

[@damar9033]

Wow..very nice video..😍😍

[@scroooge22]

Nice use of the space on the back wall housing the microwave etc.

[@paolinellilorenzo]

great!!!!

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

Good luck stavros

[@andrewwright2524]

The dude great vid. R u go in to dub shed northern ireland in april

[@Pavanchoudar]

I think i saw you in one of the German video explaining about the newly released truck at that event...

[@user-sb5xu5ik2z]

بینظیره حرف نداره برای داشتنش فقط رویام داشته باشم🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷👍👍👍

[@rexmanuelgh]

Almost like the Scania which is a sister company...nice one MAN

[@aichasoufari1318]

Almost??

[@Owenst-rg9xd]

I like the truck I wonder if I will see one at Peterborough truck fest this year.

[@zaidiblack4505]

Very nice truck

[@annov7500]

Nice MAN...o would love to drive it:)

[@patricktrainer9715]

Love your channel Stavros! What is your favourite make of truck?

[@mohsinuddin8237]

Men GTX nice design truck very nice colour

[@HamptonSimon]

The option of the switches inside the door is simple and genius. Not so keen on electronic park brakes, but at least they’ve moved it onto the dash! I would say over all this is a vast improvement on the previous generation design, but I’m still far more keen to see what DAF has to offer and feel it will blow everything else out of the water as far as competing with the Swedes. For real world drivers we all know the reality of fleet specs are Merc, DAF or MAN and if you’re really unfortunate IVECO. I feel Renault and DAF are going to push on and surpass these other brands to become ‘the best of the rest’ as they’ll match the quality and maintenance deals of the Swedes but remain cheaper to purchase and run over all. Great video again Stavros!

[@evangirodriguez9554]

Man! The most outdated speedometer to most modern Speedometer

[@SimoSimo-xh7yh]

Ldcicokdd

[@patodwyer721]

You're some MAN Stavros. Excellent video once again. You couldn't complain if handed the keys of the 640. What does MAN stand for?Thanks Stavros 👍

[@bayuanandavi345]

Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg AG (MAN)

[@patodwyer721]

@@bayuanandavi345 Thank you👍

[@jurgenomondi8948]

SCS Software, we're on our KNEES, get this on the game

[@teemandi6097]

We.... ell ...., press on is the name of the game, we have targets!

[@conzector0171]

So nice

[@husseinshaibu7644]

nice truck

[@moneypsycho898]

Nice video

[@shalomborbagay4710]

Superrr

[@dharamsinghdharam153]

Very nice

[@adamhlali8106]

HMMMMM. Am I the only one seeing some Volkswagen and Scania in there? Looks good anyway. Still my number 2.

[@user-mc8cr2or7j]

Super

[@wimnieuwdorp5337]

Finally your sitting on the right side of the truck, lol

[@imzak3563]

Man this is a full house.

[@joemengler1666]

This truck was long overdue an update, I’ve never been a fan of MAN but I think they have brought this truck back into the race.

[@minutr291]

I would rather that it had the exterior of a euro 6 and interior of this new one

[@JanKoneczny]

Mmmm. I didn't expect that much new things.. in MAN. But big and small changes and improvements like buttons on driver side door the display and middle display with very lovely "wheel" for infotainment (like old BMW) but here with nice arm rest. It's very nice surprise, because I don't like old MAN (for his design for exterior also interior) but this new big MAN ... I like this. Maybe lov... But we see in real work. I love this gold paint like VW . It's vw group I know. But I really, really like this MAN. Please Scania And Volvo enthusiasm, don't kill me for my comment (Sweden trucks are a legend) Bye Stavros.

[@themangix357]

It would be great if these trucks could somehow manage to get a rear view monitor similar to the ones present on LMP/LM GTE @ WEC.