All-New Mack Granite Gets Camera Tech, Telematics, and Electrical Upgrades
7-inch to 9-inch infotainment
12-inch display
5 years (up from 24 months)
What Happened
The all-new Mack Granite introduces significant technological improvements focused on communication and safety. A multi-point camera system with six optional views and a Digital Mirror System replace traditional mirrors, providing better blind-spot visibility. The interior gets a 9-inch infotainment display and a 12-inch customizable instrument cluster for clearer information. Telematics enhancements include five years of complimentary Integrated Uptime with GuardDog Connect and over-the-air programming.
“Integrated camera systems on vehicles have become a hot commodity. They give drivers a better perspective to blind spots.”
- Advanced multi-point camera system with six optional views
- Digital Mirror System with 12- and 15-inch pillar-mounted displays
- Updated 9-inch infotainment and 12-inch instrument cluster
- 24-volt electrical system for more output
- Five years of complimentary Integrated Uptime including GuardDog Connect and OTA
Why this matters
These upgrades enhance driver visibility and fleet uptime, helping vocational truck operators improve safety and reduce downtime.
Terms in This Story
- telematics
- Technology that sends, receives, and stores information about a vehicle's location, diagnostics, and performance via wireless communication.
- infotainment
- A vehicle system that combines entertainment and information features, often accessed via a touchscreen display.
- over-the-air (OTA) programming
- Wireless updates to a vehicle's software without needing a physical connection to a computer.
- integrated uptime
- A suite of services that monitor vehicle health, schedule maintenance, and provide remote updates to maximize vehicle availability.
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