BTS: Volvo reveals FH 25 Year Special Edition
Loaded with extras, this limited-edition FH is a fitting homage to the model and it's 25-year history in Australia…Volvo Trucks Australia has unveiled its FH 25 Year Special Edition, the model paying tribute to a quarter century of operation in Australia.
Shown for the first time at the recent 2019 Brisbane Truck Show, the model pays homage to 25 years of FH production at Volvo's Wacol facility in Brisbane.
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All the extras
In addition to its unique paint scheme and commemorative badging, the truck is packed with the latest technology offered by Volvo.
The list includes Volvo's I-Shift dual-clutch transmission, I-See topographic-based cruise control, and a suite of safety systems. The latter spans autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, fatigue alert and dynamic steering, among others.
Fitting tribute
According to Volvo Trucks Australia Vice President, Tony O'Connell, the FH 25 Year Special Edition is a fitting tribute to the Volvo FH and those who drive them.
"The Volvo FH is one of the industry's most successful models and is credited with changing the perception of modern trucks," he said.
"This special edition truck continues to set new standards in trucking with state-of-the-art technology and highlights how Volvo Trucks is driving progress and delivering safety and fuel performance.
"It is proudly Australian Made at our factory in Wacol, Brisbane, for the unique Australian conditions and is built for our customers to succeed."
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