Volvo FMX

Volvo FMX
Volvo FMX 460
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks Corporation
Production2010–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassHeavy truck
Body styleCOE
  • Day cab
  • Sleeper cab
  • Globetrotter High cab
RelatedFM
Powertrain
EngineInline 6-cylinder turbo-charged & intercooled
Volvo D13 truck (12.7 L)
TransmissionTruck manual

The Volvo FMX (FMX meaning "Forward control Medium Xtreme"[2]) is a heavy-duty truck produced by Volvo Truck Corporation. It was introduced in 2010.[3][4] Based on the standard Volvo FM which is related, the FMX range is a multipurpose truck range for distribution, construction and on highway/off highway transport duties. As of 2011 the engine size is no longer added to the model denomination. The refreshed model based on the first-generation FMX introduced in 2013[5] and then the second generation, which is a completely makeover, from 27 February 2020.

First generation (2010–2020)

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Original
Overview
Production2010–2020
DesignerVolvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
RelatedFH
FM
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D11-litre, Volvo D13-litre (Euro 5)

The original first-generation FMX was introduced in 2010 and shared its platform and components with the FM. All FMX have been available with the choice of 11-litre and 13-litre Euro-5 engines, The D11 and D13 models. The production version went on sale in Europe in autumn 2010 and worldwide in 2011.

Facelift

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Facelift
Overview
Production2013–2020
DesignerVolvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine 4x2, 4x4, 6x2, 6x4, 6x6, 8x2, 8x4,[6] 8x6[7] 10x4, 10x8
RelatedFH
FM
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D11C[8]
Volvo D13C[9]
Transmission9 speed manual
14 speed manual
6 speed automatic (powertronic)
12 speed automatic (ishift)[10]

The facelift version based on the FMX was unveiled in April 2013, with sales began in September 2013. It features a darken halogen HID headlights borrowed from the some base equipment of the FH16, a refreshed grille, and a redesigned dashboard with a choice of two digital dials and two analogue gauges, as well as a new steering wheel and an infotainment system. It also comes standard with the Volvo Dynamic Steering System. It is available with a choice of carry-over engines with Euro-VI.[11]

Second generation (since 2020)

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Unveiled on 27 February 2020, the second-generation FMX which is a rugged only, compared to the standard FM. It is the first new models launched under the brand's recently President Roger Alm.

Some of the equipment features include a darken halogen LED headlights, a steel-and-polypropylene bumper, an energy-absorbing box construction a 3 mm skid plate. It also retains a new-generation steering wheel, a fully digital instrument cluster, and a large touchscreen infotainment system.

The second-generation FMX finally began sales later in 2020.

References

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  3. ^ "Home" (PDF).
  4. ^ "Welcome to Volvo Trucks".
  5. ^ "Volvo Trucks releases FMX with I-Shift transmission for severe-duty applications". May 2015.
  6. ^ "Volvo FMX 2nd generation (Commercial vehicles) - Trucksplanet".
  7. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ Volvo Trucks Product Facts[dead link]
  9. ^ Volvo Trucks[dead link]
  10. ^ Volvo Trucks[dead link]
  11. ^ "The new Volvo FMX: superior handling in all conditions". Irish Trucker. 15 April 2013. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
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