The Renault Magnum is a cab-over (aka European-style) truck that was produced by Renault Trucks from 1990 until 2013. The engine choices for the Magnum ranged from a 440hp, 13L inline-6 to a 520hp 13L inline-6 with the only other option being a 480hp 13L inline-6. Transmissions were either an air-assisted 16-speed manual or a 12-speed automated transmission with 4 reverse speeds which could also be used as a manual if the driver so desired.
Mercedes Actros (1996-2012, 1996-2020 for the export model)
The Mercedes Actros is a European-style truck that was introduced in 1996 and was produced until 2012 and production of the export model ended in 2020, round about the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a New Actros introduced in 2011 that has been in production up to the present day.
Mercedes Sprinter (third generation, 2018-present)
The third generation Mercedes Benz Sprinter is a van produced by Mercedes Benz from 2018-present and is available with 4 inline-4 engines and 2 V6s with a power output ranging from 87bhp to 254bhp depending on what engine you choose. The third-generation Sprinter is available with a 6-speed manual or automatic, a 7-speed automatic or a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Mercedes-Benz Atego (third generation, 2013-present)
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz Atego is the third generation of the Atego that has been produced since 1998. The third-generation Atego has four new OM934 engines which range in power from 156bhp to 231bhp and 3 new OM936 engines which range from 238bhp to 299bhp.
Citroën C4 Grand Picasso(2006-2013)
The 2006 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso is the 7-seater version of the regular first-generation C4 Picasso from 2006-2013. The Grand C4 Picasso is available with 3 petrol engines: a 1.6L inline-4, a 1.8L Inline-4 and a 2L inline-4. The 2 diesel engines are a 1.6L inline-4 and a 2L inline-4 and the gearboxes are: a 4-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual. The layout of the car in terms of engine and drivetrain is the FF layout: front-engined, front-wheel-drive.
Vauxhall Zafira VXR (2005-2009)
The Vauxhall Zafira VXR is the perfomance variant of the Zafira B, with both the regular Zafira and the Zafira VXR having 5 petrol engines (really 6, if you count the 2 1.6L TwinPort I4 petrol engines as separate engines) which are: a 1.6L TwinPort I4 with 104bhp, a second 1.6L TwinPort I4 with 113bhp, a 1.8L VVT I4 with 138bhp, a 2L turbo I4 engine with either 197bhp or 237bhp and a 2.2L VVT I4 with 138bhp. The diesel engines are: a 1.7 CDTI Ecotec I4 engine with either 108bhp or 123bhp and a 1.9 CDTI ECOTEC I4 engine with either 118bhp or 148bhp.
Volvo XC90 (second generation, 2015-present)
The Volvo XC90 is a luxury SUV manufactured by Volvo with a range of engines, ranging from a 2.0L Drive-E turbo I4 to a mild hybrid 2.0L turbodiesel D420T2 I4 engine. It also has an 8-speed Geartronic automatic transmission with a 4WD that is on permanently. Now, the XC90 did feature in Motorsport 7 with the twin-charged engine, but has not been in a single game in either the Forza Motorsport or Forza Horizon series since that singular appearance in FM7. I think this will make a great addition to Forza Horizon 5.
Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 (third generation, 2014-present)
The Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 is the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz Vito and comes in a range of body styles, including a panel van, a minibus and a campervan. The engines include: a petrol 1.9L I4 turbo with 208bhp that was available until 2022, several diesel engines ranging in power from 87bhp to 236bhp. There is also 3 electric powertrains available for the electric version. The transmissions are either: a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed auto or a 9-speed auto.
Toyota HiAce (5th Gen, 2004-2019 for the global market, 2004-present for the Japanese, Indonesian, Singaporean, Sri Lankan and South African markets)
The 2004 Toyota HiAce is the 5th generation of the Toyota HiAce that has been in production since 1967 and is available with a range of petrol engines: 2L 1TR-FE I4 and a 2.7L 2TR-FE I4. The diesel powertrains are: a 2.5L 2KD-FTV Low Version I4, a 2.8L 1GD-FTV I4 (offered since 2018), a 3L 1KD-FTV I4, a 3L 5L-E I4 and a 3L 1KZ-TE I4. There are a few body styles: a wide, long-wheelbase wagon, a wide, super-long-wheelbase, high-roof “Grand Wagon”, long-wheelbase van, long-wheelbase high-roof van and a wide super-long-wheelbase high-roof van. Transmission choices are a 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. The 5th-gen HiAce was/is also sold as the Mazda Bongo Brawny. The 5th gen HiAce is also featured in Assoluto Racing.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 (1968-1972)
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 is a luxury performance saloon that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1968 to 1972 and the last Horizon game it featured in was FH3 and the last Motorsport game it featured in was FM7. This car had a 300BHP quad-cam V8, the biggest Merc produced at that time. The oil crisis of the 1970s cut short this car’s life but it will be a fine addition to FH5’s roster, in my opinion. Because of its 300BHP V8 engine, the car could hit a top speed of 153MPH (246KM/H, just shy of 250KM/H), which is quite quick for a 4-door saloon from a car manufacturer of Merc’s calibre at that time. The car’s only gearbox option is a 4-speed automatic
