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)

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

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 (2020–Present)

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 3mm 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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  2. ↑ "ادم حاجي". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  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
  9. ↑ Volvo Trucks
  10. ↑ Volvo Trucks
  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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