The Volvo FH was launched in 1993 with a completely new chassis, powertrain and cab. Thanks to its excellent driveability, fuel efficiency and safety features, it quickly became a completely new standard in truck driving, the company says.
The truck’s driveline had a completely new 12 litre engine (16 litre for the Volvo FH16) and the all-new cab offered “outstanding aerodynamics and driver comfort” according to Volvo.
“The Volvo FH is the perfect representation of a customer-focused mindset and a model that has been pushing the boundaries for 30 years,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “In all crucial areas like driver comfort, fuel efficiency, safety, and productivity, we have never stopped improving this truck. I’m very proud that today our customers can order the Volvo FH as electric, gas-powered, and diesel.”
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Over the past 30 years, Volvo Trucks says it has continued to improve the Volvo FH, adding new features and technologies that have made it “even more efficient, safe, and comfortable for drivers”.
These innovations include the driver’s airbag, the automated gearbox solution I-Shift, and Volvo Dynamic Steering.
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On the exterior design side, the rear-view mirrors sport a “unique slim design” that Volvo claims gives better direct vision for the driver.
The vehicle also has V-shaped headlamps that Volvo believes offers both improved visibility and comfort for the driver while giving the truck its “distinctive appearance”.
“The first-generation Volvo FH was a game changer that totally transformed the concept of a modern truck. Since then, we have continued to set new standards in trucking and launched five further generations of this truck. Our success formula has been to make use of the very latest technology in a way that always adds clear benefits for our customers and drivers. As proof of our successful continuous improvement efforts and constant evolution, I’m very proud that Volvo FH is the only truck that has been selected ‘International Truck of the Year’ three times,” added Ylva Dalerstedt, Long Haul Segment Manager at Volvo Trucks.