Welcome to Gothenburg
and this test drive of the new Volvo FMX.
The cab is completely new.
It features a new, modern look,
robust front bumper, upright A-pillars,
a more spacious cab, and easier access in and out.
The new, non-slip steps and better handles
take you to the cabin, which has the lowest floor in its class.
So it's easy to get in and out whenever needed.
We have a completely new steering wheel,
I-shift lever and dashboard with two high-resolution displays.
It's now easier than ever to connect your phone to the truck,
and we support two phones at the same time.
So you can have both your private and work phone connected.
Neck tilt is now introduced in Volvo FMX and FM cabs,
and together with the seat adjustments,
it's easier than ever to find a comfortable driving position.
The slim A-pillars, lowered bottom window lines and windows
greatly improves visibility around the critical areas at the front of the truck.
To see areas where you don't have direct visibility,
we have the passenger side corner camera covering the blind spot.
It is also possible to connect up to eight cameras to the new touchscreen
to monitor loading, reversing and other things that are not within your direct view.
As we enter a non-paved road we turn on Off-road drive mode
and inter-axle differential lock.
Inter-axle differential lock prevents independent drive wheels
from slipping on bumps and keeps the operational route in better shape.
During demanding situations where there is a chance of getting stuck,
we go for the full differential lock.
With a tandem axle driven Volvo, you can always go from inter-axle differential
to full differential lock and back with ease.
If the truck has I-Shift,
it will automatically synchronise the speed of the wheels
before engaging the full differential lock.
You can monitor the locks in real time in the instrument cluster
for a complete overview of what is happening with the axles of the truck.
Having the Off-road drive mode on I-Shift will minimise the amount of gear shifting
and therefore minimise the risk of getting stuck.
Drive mode will allow the revolutions a slightly wider window than other modes
and hold the gear going both uphill and downhill.
In a lot of situations you will do fine with automatic gear-shifting,
even with a trailer in tow.
In times when you need to be absolute sure of no gears shifting,
you can always enter manual mode.
That locks the gear and everything is under your control.
Once the situation is over or you want to do an up or downshift,
going back to automatic mode, will often do it for you.
Volvo Dynamic Steering smoothens even the roughest roads for your comfort.
Now with customisable personal settings,
its easier than ever to take on those rough driving conditions.
Steering will automatically be centred when you let go of the wheel.
So there will be a lot less physical strain during the day.
In speeds below 15 km/h, you can turn the direction of the truck on the go.
How fast the truck will change its direction
is controlled by how hard you press the accelerator.
Together with Volvo Dynamic Steering this will make it easy to manoeuvre in tight places.
And on top of all this we have doubled the maximum steering angle of our supporting axles.
So our truck is more agile and easier to handle than ever before.
Hauling heavy loads over steep hills
will make you want to have maximum control over your truck.
Having a full differential lock and crawler gear on,
gives your the precision to handle even the trickiest situations.
And everything is controlled by the accelerator pedal.
And in case you need to go in reverse,
reverse crawler gears make it possible to reverse with a load on
and reach places never before possible.
This is the new Volvo FMX.
A truck that has been built
to make your construction and off road operations easier than ever.
If you'd like to know more, feel free to consult the driver guide.