As most in Overdrive’s audience know by now, our sister publication CCJ’s editor Jason Cannon got a very close look at the new Peterbilt Model 589 out in Texas last week, complete with a test drive of the unit loaded at 65,000 pounds gross combination weight: What hasn’t been emphasized in much of the coverage thus far is a new trim option featured on that truck -- the so-called “Legendary Package.”
At its core, the Legendary essentially is the Model 589, but gets several exclusive accents and special treatments.
There’s the vintage Peterbilt script accented by spears on the side of the hood, and exclusive brightwork on the polished fenders and bright rockers, and much more, as detailed in the video at the top.
The Legendary Package, along with the Model 589, will be available for customer orders in August for 2024 delivery.
Hear and/or read more about the unit with Cannon and Peterbilt's Jacob White via this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast.
Todd Dills: As most in Overdrive’s audience know by now, our sister publication CCJ’s editor Jason Cannon got a very close look at the new Peterbilt Model 589 out in Texas recently, complete with a test drive of the unit loaded at 65,000 pounds gross combination weight. What hasn’t been emphasized in much of the coverage thus far, a new trim option featured on that truck – the so-called “Legendary Package.” At its core, the Legendary is the new Model 589, but it gets several exclusive accents and special treatments. There’s the vintage Peterbilt script accented by spears on the side of the hood, and exclusive brightwork on the polished fenders and bright rockers.
Inside, you’ll find rich leather-grain seats that include a script logo in the headrest, unique stitching and exclusive interior badging on the door pad and dash.
Peterbilt originally intended to make the Legendary Package available only for the launch of the 589, but decided to extend its availability for the foreseeable future. Peterbilt GM Jason Skoog says he believes the Legendary Package will emerge as the favorite spec, and it will outsell the standard Model 589. The Legendary Package, along with the Model 589, will be available for customer orders in August for 2024 delivery.
