At the lighter end of the weight range, the R&D partnership between Volvo and Renault is most apparent.
1st January 2009, Page 48
1st January 2009
Page 48
Page 48, 1st January 2009
— At the lighter end of the weight range, the R&D partnership between Volvo and Renault is most apparent.
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Volvo's FL series cab is largely the same as the Renault Midlum's, as is the fascia-mounted gea'snift and Deutz technology-based engine.
The range offers three rigid 4x2 models from 12-18t GVW, plus an urban artio, but no 7.5-tonner— given Volvo's past record at that weight, perhaps this is not a bad thing?
The CitiPro model was the first off-the-shelf body and tallithequi pped 12-tonner. New type-approval regulations mean other bodies will also be available from dealers. Air suspension is an option at all weights, but based on CM's experience, the front suspension needs design improvement.