Fukuoka, Japan
Gothenburg, Sweden
“By purposeful design of the Exterior, Interior and User Experience, we are improving the daily lives of our drivers and keep our society running,” says Carin Larsson, Volvo Trucks Chief Designer UX.
Volvo FM has focused from Day One on improving the driver’s workplace – through purposeful and award-winning design.
The development of the new Volvo FM followed extensive surveys and customer interviews which confirmed the importance of the driver’s contribution to transport companies’ profitability and image.
The design team therefore set out to design the best mobile office in the industry, resulting in a versatile truck that is agile, spacious, and most importantly safe and comfortable for all drivers.
The new Volvo FM offers numerous innovations that combine to deliver a higher level of comfort, safety, and productivity.
Examples include the spacious new cab and improved visibility by using a lowered door line, as well as new rear-view mirrors and an optional passenger corner camera that gives a complementary view of the side of the truck.
The Volvo FM can also be tailored to enable significant fuel and CO2 savings.
The interior is highlighted by a new dashboard and a dynamic 12-inch high-resolution instrument display.
The user-friendly interface is designed to simplify the driver’s interactions and minimize distractions when accessing critical information and is ready for future updates and connected services.
The exterior design of the Volvo FM emphasizes its versatility for different applications.
The cab has a new aerodynamic shape with clean, distinctive lines.
The V-shaped headlamps generate instant recognition, and the design of the robust front grille gives the vehicle a bold, confident look.
Project: Volvo FM
Designers: AB Volvo
Manufacturer: AB Volvo