Volvo Trucks is bringing one of its most successful European trucks to the Australian market, and last week announced the FH Aero range is available in Australia with a choice of 13-litre and 17-litre Euro 6 ICE powerplants, as well as Volvo’s heavy duty electric driveline.
The proven 13-litre 54 0 also remains an option for Aero, as odes the new D17 powerplant in ratings from 600hp and 3000Nm up to 700hp and 3400Nm.
Aero cab options span sleeper, Globetrotter XL and Globetrotter XXL options, while Volvo’s newly launched Camera Monitoring System comes as standard on FH Aero.
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European testing of the Aero range has revealed efficiency improvements of up to five per cent and has the potential to lower running costs for operators while providing a more sustainable option for fleet managers and operators.
ICE powered FH Aero variants will be built at Volvo’ Group Australia’s Wacol manufacturing facility from mid-2025. Order books open December 2024.
Vice President, Volvo Trucks Australia Tom Chapman says improved efficiency and safety features make the FH Aero range could see the vehicle become a game-changer in the Australian heavy vehicle market.
“We’re super excited to be launching the Aero range here in Australia,” Chapman says.
“The drive experience of this vehicle is nothing short of astonishing, the performance of our new generation I-Shift transmission coupled with our refined Euro 6 engine range, or our powerful electric drivetrain will find no complaints from drivers.
“This is a remarkably smooth and quiet vehicle to drive, however safety is always paramount for us. With added features like Pilot Assist and Front Short Range Assist for detecting vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians are available across the Volvo heavy duty range.
“This truck represents a critical step along the path to sustainable transport as well as lowering running costs for our operators along the way.”
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