Stupid Question on Freightshakers

Exterior body shape: The hood and fenders are more round on the Columbia and the hood latches differently. Also, even though they are both Freightliners, the Columbia, in my experience, is better quality and more driver-friendly. There are also some differences in the dash setup.

The interior cabinet configuration is virtually identical.

 

If its a Freightliner, the cup holders suck.

 

I could be wrong, but wasn't the Columbia supposed to be a cheaper Century?

 

I agree. In all the yrs FL has been designing trucks, you'd think they could comeup with a cupholder that fits........ something!!

 

Columbia is a toned down Century....side fairings, headlights, and the interior package for the Century has more options. but no more Centuries...replaced with Cascadia...basically identical except for some aerodynamic changes and newer options inside.

 

There is a built-in HVAC system available for Cascadia...it's the battery powered kind. It runs off its own batteries (4,6 or 8 ) and will run you out with either the heat or the AC. It adds about 8K to the cost of the truck and about 400 pounds. The beauty of it is no fuel use at all, no emissions. It charges as you drive and if the charge gets too low while you're sitting the engine will automatically start and charge up the batteries.

Cascadia also has a lot more insulation than Century did. Those old Centuries and Columbias would get so hot inside because of the exhaust system and running gear under the floor it took hours to be able to stand it in the truck if you weren't idling it. Cascadia isn't like that at all. The floor doesn't even get warm, much less hot. The ride is quieter, I love the rack n pinion steering...too bad I can't get that on Columbia.

 

When did this happen? SNI is still getting 2010 Centuries. I wonder if it's some sort of contract thing or something? Maybe for model year 2011 the Century is gone?

 

I have always said Volvo is better for driver comfort.