The Tatra PHOENIX is a licensed truck in SnowRunner introduced in the Build & Dispatch DLC.
Unlocking[]
Tatra PHOENIX is found on the Antonovskiy Nature Reserve map in Don on the course of Wipe Away The Debt task. The mission is available after completing the Cunning Forester task, player has to repair and refuel this truck to complete the task. Tatra PHOENIX is granted to the player as a part of the reward and player is able to purchase more of this vehicle in the truck store afterwards.
Description[]
The Tatra Phoenix is a large 8x8 truck with similar performance to the 8x8 Azov trucks. It's quite big for the off road class, but possesses switchable AWD and unique Mudtires from the factory, giving it a huge advantage offroad. The differential lock can be found on the Antonovskiy Nature Reserve map of the Don region.
The Phoenix possesses a unique engine shared with the Voron Grad, having a S+ power to weight rating and a B- fuel consumption. Combined with its 345L of fuel capacity this truck can go anywhere without needing to worry about fuel stations nearby.
The off road performance is a bit lacking when compared to other offroad trucks, mainly because of its small tire size of just 46”, which is one of the smallest of its class. This causes it to struggle in mud and under heavy loads. The switchable differential lock barely helps with traction so this truck gets stuck quite a bit easier compared to other offroad trucks. Another problem is the low ground clearance, but this issue is solveable by one of the three unique bumper options, the Lightcage.
The available add-on selection for the Phoenix are a bit lacking, only being able to mount a high saddle, the small Tatra crane as shared with the Force, a unique fuel tank and a unique sideboard bed, but none of these can be used at the same time. It lacks any repair add-ons which almost all other trucks have.
Overall the Tatra Phoenix is a good truck. It's powerful, fuel efficient, sounds and looks good, but keep it out of the deeper mud as other offroad trucks outclass it there.
Pros[]
- 345L of fuel capacity
- Good stability
- All steering axles/small turning circle
- Quite low fuel consumption
- Good off-road properties and low fuel consumption in H gear
- Powerful crane
- After Season 13 update, it can now carry crane+bed+trailer
Cons[]
- Impractical trailers on high saddle: feet can easily get stuck.
- Some addons are impractical: for example, TAT-12 Crane after attaching has waste of space.
- Only high saddle
- Standard Tatra MHS I tires are worse than OHS II
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The Tatra PHOENIX license plate reads Mule when translated.
- Is shown with the heavy truck icon on the in-game map.
- Another variant of Tatra PHOENIX - the Tatra Phoenix 6x6 Agro-Truck - is featured in Farming Simulator 15 and Farming Simulator 17, another games published by Focus Entertainment.
