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Watch: Test drive and walk around of Peterbilt's new Model 589

May 10, 2023

Updated May 11, 2023

Peterbilt is replacing its popular Model 389 with a new model that looks very familiar. Peterbilt’s new Model 589 will take the baton as Peterbilt's throwback, long-nose conventional model beginning next year and CCJ got the opportunity to hop behind the wheel for a day.

00:36 Peterbilt 589 walkaround exterior

04:21 Peterbilt 589 interior features

05:56 Peterbilt 589 design

06:28 Test driving the new Peterbilt 589

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