I drove the most powerful Volvo in the world!

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  • Welcome to one of our heaviest reviews to date!
    Mat has got his hands on two Volvo HGVs, and he’s about to give them the proper carwow review treatment!
    What we have here are two lorries provided to us by Volvo - one’s diesel powered, and one’s electric powered. Naturally being lorries, the layout of these two massive automotives is far different to a usual car, but that won’t stop Mat from talking you through their design, interior layout and practicality. Just wait until you see how much storage there is in the cabin!
    What’s more, he’ll also take them both for a drive, and even launch them!
    You might think it’s a bit pointless launching lorries, but trust us, these two massive machines pack a serious punch! The diesel HGV is powered by a huge 16.1-litre straight-six twin-turbo that can put down 760hp and 3,550Nm of torque! As for the EV, it comes with three electric motors which combine for 666hp and 2,400Nm!
    Want to find out what Mat thinks of these HGVs? You’ll need to stick with him for this all-new review!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:30 Design
    04:13 Engine
    06:55 Interior
    14:10 Driving
    17:21 Launch
    21:07 Driving with a load
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  ปีที่แล้ว +1959

    Hit LIKE on this comment if you want to see Mat review more trucks in the future!

    • @kobediselolo9783
      @kobediselolo9783 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes

    • @snm1786
      @snm1786 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Vote who makes the best Trucks
      Volvo Or Mercedes

    • @nathanb2100
      @nathanb2100 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absolutely 😄

    • @Smzxe
      @Smzxe ปีที่แล้ว

      Volvo?

    • @snm1786
      @snm1786 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Volvo Vote here.

  • @d1986scott
    @d1986scott ปีที่แล้ว +2218

    I’m a truck driver myself I can honestly say the FH16 is mind blowing. I took 1 down to Italy a few years ago fully loaded and I cannot explain what it’s like to have that kind of weight on and climb a mountain without slowing down! My regular truck is 500bhp and it struggles on big hills when it’s at max weight. When you start a hill climb in the FH16 and expect it to start slowing down but it just keeps on going that’s a surreal feeling that’s where you realise you’ve got serious power underneath you 😂😂

    • @Seventh7Art
      @Seventh7Art ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Tesla SemiTruck is better for ya: 0-60 mph in 5 seconds without a trailer. It can climb even steep hills easily.

    • @pieterdevilliers3556
      @pieterdevilliers3556 ปีที่แล้ว +478

      @@Seventh7Artdidn’t ask

    • @chonk1221
      @chonk1221 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      @@Seventh7Art no it cant lmfao it doesnt exist almost all stats have been proven to be impossible with anywhere near teslas current tech lmfao

    • @CJisDJ
      @CJisDJ ปีที่แล้ว +108

      @@Seventh7Art its not about 0-60 but economy. If it will prove better ease of use and profitability then diesel then yea. Yet we need to see it on the road.

    • @montreauxs
      @montreauxs ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@Seventh7Art Nah.

  • @sMiLeR_thewatcher
    @sMiLeR_thewatcher ปีที่แล้ว +1446

    Definitely more truck reviews, most of us don't see this side of the motor industry.
    Be cool to see busses too !

    • @macky4074
      @macky4074 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Stavros969 is the matt of the truck world on here

    • @CarsandChris
      @CarsandChris ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Buses are just trucks for passengers. Same engines

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CarsandChris Buses only for adults.

    • @CarsandChris
      @CarsandChris ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@damarfadlan9251 I'm not sure what you're trying to say

    • @williamrae9954
      @williamrae9954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Worse thing about busses...there's 50+ PITAs sitting behind you!

  • @thomasogg6240
    @thomasogg6240 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Never leave your coffee in the cup holder when lifting the cab!

    • @luke50191
      @luke50191 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Sounds like your talking from experience 😂

    • @thomasfromswindon7609
      @thomasfromswindon7609 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      never leave a fridge on the passenger seat.

    • @AminurRahman-xz6ln
      @AminurRahman-xz6ln ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What will happen then?

    • @TheRealTimpa
      @TheRealTimpa ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AminurRahman-xz6ln since the whole cab will tilt 90 degrees so will the cupholders, making everything in them fall out.

    • @gregr6898
      @gregr6898 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😁

  • @km6832
    @km6832 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Martin is a cool guy, very responsive and communicative. Can tell he is a car guy at heart.

    • @Joey_StanleyGaming
      @Joey_StanleyGaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who's Martin?

    • @TheInternetDawg
      @TheInternetDawg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Joey_StanleyGaming The guy in the video

    • @wallachia4797
      @wallachia4797 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheInternetDawg What video?

    • @TheInternetDawg
      @TheInternetDawg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wallachia4797 This one

    • @domroch1717
      @domroch1717 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Reviewer's name is Matthew short form is Matt

  • @keshavbharati1998
    @keshavbharati1998 ปีที่แล้ว +3128

    From Reviewing Bugattis to reviewing Euro Trucks. Matt has come a long way 😅😂

    • @FlobySop64
      @FlobySop64 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      hes done it before a few years ago

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@FlobySop64 wish he could done about reviewing the powerboat also.

    • @Accept_Any_Bribe
      @Accept_Any_Bribe ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He is even reviewing spitfire

    • @daniel-ino
      @daniel-ino ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well he reports from the UK. There are only Euro trucks available

    • @Nickbaldeagle02
      @Nickbaldeagle02 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bugattis

  • @Magic_Kamikaze
    @Magic_Kamikaze ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Should i:
    - avoid it
    - consider it
    - shortlist it
    - or go right ahead and buy it
    ???

    • @dragosfrintura
      @dragosfrintura ปีที่แล้ว +4

      bass!

    • @ryndrssn
      @ryndrssn ปีที่แล้ว +35

      you should definitely buy it

    • @ThatBoyMuhammedEpic
      @ThatBoyMuhammedEpic ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Go right ahead and buy it

    • @szpg
      @szpg ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wanted to write the same comment :) Well done :)

    • @misme2000
      @misme2000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you do cannel crossing’s go for electric then you can get it done with one charge in the week 😊

  • @olatron
    @olatron ปีที่แล้ว +49

    While hanging on to the 'pull up bars', you missed the two steps on the front grill that fold down and allow you to climb up and clean the windscreen.
    Volvo trucks are awesome... I drive an FH500 every day and love it to bits, it's my home from home.

  • @francisgaliegue6645
    @francisgaliegue6645 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    8:17 This is called a "jake brake", and it works by reducing the exhaust flow. The net effect is that pistons have a harder time pushing the exhaust fumes out, thus are slowed down, and this is what provides engine braking.
    Its primary use is to save brake pads and discs, not fuel, although when you use a jake brake, the fuel injection will also be cut off. So yes, there will be _some_ fuel savings, but the brakes are actually the main benefactors here.

    • @HrLBolle
      @HrLBolle ปีที่แล้ว

      seeing as how there are 4 stages to use I guess that is a "Jake" and "Retarder/Aquatader" combo system

    • @user-fu5uz7fj1o
      @user-fu5uz7fj1o ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd say it's called like that if you are from across the pond. And it's pretty much like that in the rest of the world.

    • @Marijn_0522
      @Marijn_0522 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      On volvo is it "engine rake"

    • @lukelanam6045
      @lukelanam6045 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually a Jake brake functions by first shutting off the injectors and then as the pistons come up on the compression stroke the "Jake housings" located on top of the valvetrain open the exhaust valves releasing the compressed air. This slows the truck and engine down by making it work against the compression without injecting any fuel to supply more energy to the engine.

    • @ottohoel5150
      @ottohoel5150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is called an Exhaust brake or an Engine brake. "Jake Brake" is a brand name. It is a superior product to all others and as such has almost a monopoly in the US market. However, it is still a brand name.

  • @nachumrobbins5663
    @nachumrobbins5663 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Hey Matt. The air nozzle in the cab is for blowing crumbs and dust out of the cab. Cleaning in short.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The air nozzle in the cab appeared to be quite tight.

    • @nachumrobbins5663
      @nachumrobbins5663 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@purwantiallan5089 Imagine it as an “Air Broom”.
      Not a vacuum cleaner.

    • @sylvaind.6786
      @sylvaind.6786 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@purwantiallan5089 stupid af

    • @bls1869
      @bls1869 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly.. blow jobs

    • @jonathanfoster4243
      @jonathanfoster4243 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And for cooling your balls down on a hot day 🙈😂😂😂

  • @maximac99
    @maximac99 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    17:45 I could almost feel this waves of torque through the screen. This slow shifts combined with so much torque must be unique experience.

    • @TheGnue
      @TheGnue ปีที่แล้ว

      It is. I'm drivning a FH16 my self..
      It's a powerhouse.. and that Anti coalition feature is nice until it kicks in..
      On FULL BRAKE

  • @ayazahmad4557
    @ayazahmad4557 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When your delivery get late.
    Driver: I was charging my truck 😂

  • @razumikhim
    @razumikhim ปีที่แล้ว +3717

    200 miles on an electric truck is the best joke I've heard all year

    • @af252
      @af252 ปีที่แล้ว +480

      Yeah and 2h charging 😂

    • @JamaicanMeCrazy
      @JamaicanMeCrazy ปีที่แล้ว +232

      Definitely not ready for prime time

    • @neiltaylor62
      @neiltaylor62 ปีที่แล้ว +359

      More than likely be around 125/150 when Pulling 44t

    • @tomaszbudnik521
      @tomaszbudnik521 ปีที่แล้ว +242

      and this is for sure "UP TO"... In real life with load, low temperatures and higher speed (motorway) it will be maybe 100miles....

    • @jankahunor2068
      @jankahunor2068 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      At Volvo because they didn't take the effort to make a proper electric truck, Tesla semi magnitude higher range and power 😉

  • @fabianmayrhuber9165
    @fabianmayrhuber9165 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    I love how matt reviews it like a normal roadcar 😂

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matt always being epicwow. Hope he also reviewed a Lizard Ignition.

    • @ntombimjolly1504
      @ntombimjolly1504 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@purwantiallan5089 🤣🤣

  • @AgneDei
    @AgneDei ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Exactly, just as you said, Electric truck (or a van) will be better for "local" distribution.
    A diesel will be better for long haul.
    The same thing applies to cars - the ICE cars bans in Europe make no real sense. Lots of company cars are used for "long haul", and company cars are the majority of new car sales.

    • @bionicgeekgrrl
      @bionicgeekgrrl ปีที่แล้ว

      Combined with a better rail infrastructure and you could eliminate the need for longer ranges being required. If they are used in the channel tunnel they could maybe retrofit charging and fast charging of lorries each crossing could work, already 25kv available overhead at that point.

  • @Sekundaattori
    @Sekundaattori ปีที่แล้ว +20

    These truck reviews are super interesting! Used to drive an FH16 as a part time job during my studies in uni. More content like this please!

    • @Rasscasse
      @Rasscasse ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How old were you at uni then ?

  • @BusTrainsGuy18
    @BusTrainsGuy18 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    6:13 I actually thought that was going to actually fall off just by the way it was going down so quickly 😅.

    • @peanutbutter926
      @peanutbutter926 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same XD

    • @dannyvalentino328
      @dannyvalentino328 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ditto😂😂

    • @mohitmandal3912
      @mohitmandal3912 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup

    • @kevinfernandez9999
      @kevinfernandez9999 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The weight shifted

    • @rampage3337
      @rampage3337 ปีที่แล้ว

      well back in my day you had to hand crank them fuckers. you know like a floor jack that you pump with a long pipe? yeah trucks work the same so you just pump and pump and pump untill the cabin falls over on it's own. reall scary first time you are doing it because you think the whole cabin will fall off xD

  • @danimacioca3028
    @danimacioca3028 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    In fact, the Scania S/R new gen comes with a 16L V8 diesel, 770HP and 3700nM torque! ;)

    • @kysrussiansandindians0
      @kysrussiansandindians0 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yea exactly I was really dumbfounded when he said that this is the "most" powerful truck in the world
      Edit: as you all know carwow likes to fuck around and change titles hence why i'm being corrected

    • @radubest1097
      @radubest1097 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@kysrussiansandindians0 in the video he says the most powerful volvo

    • @kysrussiansandindians0
      @kysrussiansandindians0 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@radubest1097 I noticed that. What I meant was with the title stating "most powerful truck"

    • @Adsterz20leh
      @Adsterz20leh ปีที่แล้ว +14

      For comfort and gearbox though... Volvo all day long 👌 much better vision in the FH, iShift gearbox is so smooth (alot smoother in the FH5 over the FH4.) The seats are really comfy aswell 👌👌

    • @bnkh
      @bnkh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kysrussiansandindians0 title says most powerful volvo

  • @barlypop
    @barlypop ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I had to laugh Matt. Who trys to go down steps forwards lol. You made my day.🤣🤣🤣

  • @luckynomtshwe3352
    @luckynomtshwe3352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video Mat, truck driving is my dream job man this video have been very helpful to me thank you again .down from South africa 🇿🇦

  • @mrb3483
    @mrb3483 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Air line (if anyone has told you) is for cleaning the dust out of the vehicle,if your tramping (stay out over night)you want the cab clean,as it is your home for the time out on the road.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The truck is as heavy like Hunter Takedown 4x4.

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    We want more videos with trucks like this insane Volvo review!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What about reviewing a Truck from Super Trucks Racing?

    • @henrysilva1932
      @henrysilva1932 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@purwantiallan5089 what about a drag race between all the Volvo trucks? 🤨

    • @rasherbasher8203
      @rasherbasher8203 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do we🤔

  • @charlessoko6387
    @charlessoko6387 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice review Matt 👌,,,, respect for truck drivers,,,, hat's off 💯

  • @Steinersgarage
    @Steinersgarage 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    ive only driven the previous FH16 750 and i only thought they did a face lift outside of it. but man the interior is completly new! love it!

  • @kordaxmint533
    @kordaxmint533 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    This is very interesting tbh, I want more of truck reviews. Amazing trucks.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This truck looked so mint.

    • @johnnyhun1
      @johnnyhun1 ปีที่แล้ว

      almost every truck is the same, boringly same engines, same cab size, same accessories ... Only very minor changes you can see, for example bigger lockers, or the shape of dashboard and thats it. Probably american trucks have more variety in cab styles and exterior.

  • @alexegus71
    @alexegus71 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I'm a truck driver seeing you going down the rails is the funniest thing I've ever seen.

  • @SouthEastCashew
    @SouthEastCashew ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a HGV Driver myself who has followed your TH-cam for a while just to see u drive cars I'd never thought I'd see you drive a HGV Matt 🤣 living the dream as we say lolll

  • @alan35715
    @alan35715 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m truck driver myself god I miss my FH ok it’s gas unit and comfy as well, driving few old Scania P at the moment love the review Matt.

  • @lknanml
    @lknanml ปีที่แล้ว +106

    The cool thing about cabovers is you ALWAYS find whatever you dropped in the cab when you do your daily pre-drive checks!
    Most of the time it's right there on the windshield making it easy to grab and some of the time it's arranged in a pile in front of the truck on the ground amongst what used to be your windshield.
    I could SWEAR I strapped that microwave down....

    • @karl8805
      @karl8805 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Noone tilts the cab to do pre drive checks...
      In fact its against 99% of company policies to tilt the cab

    • @lknanml
      @lknanml ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@karl8805 We don't see very many cabovers here in the US so popping the hood is pretty much mandatory for the daily checks. Spent 12 years in Army Aviation so we checked the helis before and after flights. Having been a daily rider since 2010 checking the bikes before tearing off is 2nd nature at this point and it spills over to anything mechanical with me.

    • @karl8805
      @karl8805 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lknanml ahhh ok i understand.
      Yeah in the uk we all use the on board computer for oil/coolant etc..
      And yeah due to health and safety we are not allowed to lift the cab haha...
      Makes daily checks pretty easy though...
      Ymif inwas younger amd didnt have a child, id love to nove to the us and drive over there.
      Was always a dream, just too difficult

    • @lknanml
      @lknanml ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@karl8805 Just plan a work vacation. We are going camping in the US kids. The truck will be our cabin. I want to go to New Zealand and drive. Grass is always greener I guess. LOL

    • @williamrae9954
      @williamrae9954 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lknanml 1st day on the job in NZ,the boss took me round to the yard, first thing it went through my head, was; "F*ck me,Jurassic Park " ...as I was shown to a 1995 Isuzu with a twin splitter gearbox!

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    The 16.1-litre straight-six twin-turbo engine in the Volvo FH60 have 760hp and 3550Nm of torque which is absolutely insane and mental!

    • @rubberduck3788
      @rubberduck3788 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Reckon we could engine swap a Skoda Fabia VRS from the 1.9 TDI to this?

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rubberduck3788 yep. Wish the truck also got an engine unit from Lizard Ignition.

    • @shabibhossen6827
      @shabibhossen6827 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine this specs on a bugatti

    • @Mr1Tanker
      @Mr1Tanker ปีที่แล้ว

      Like you

    • @mks1702
      @mks1702 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rubberduck3788 u would then have an engine with some car attached to it

  • @HarjotSingh-rx1pt
    @HarjotSingh-rx1pt ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gotta get Matt to review a American Truck like a Kenworth or something. Here in some states its legal for us to drive the same speed as cars, up to 80 mph, although most trucks are limited to 65-75 mph.

    • @williamrae9954
      @williamrae9954 ปีที่แล้ว

      With 3 trailers...was fun times,trying to stop :)

    • @martinlyhagen6166
      @martinlyhagen6166 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or they can just take an old Volvo from the 1970... same thing.

  • @krzysztofjarzyna3194
    @krzysztofjarzyna3194 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:13 - these are dirt deflectors to keep the dirt from the side windows. They have nothing to do with a fuel efficiency.

  • @dawinalexander9433
    @dawinalexander9433 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    6:12 🤣 bro I think mat wanted to run there cause that thing was coming down a little too fast🤣

  • @archechme
    @archechme ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I'm fairly sure the engine brake is for slowing down on a continuous downward slope to help maintain a lower speed and not cook the brakes, causing a horrific accident.

    • @AdmiralDantheman
      @AdmiralDantheman ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It can be, but the engine brake shuts off the engine and stops fuel going in therefore is more economical. Also it saves brake wear and tyre ware from harsh braking. Especially in the UK brakes over heating isn't really an issue for the most part and you have to remember going downhill using the engine brake you're only braking 2 wheels of the unit which can cause you to slide more easily and jackknife so it's best to use the engine brake with some brake so the trailer wheels are also slowing

    • @archechme
      @archechme ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AdmiralDantheman Fair enough, thanks for your input!

  • @PaulL42654
    @PaulL42654 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Should have put the FH in Power mode instead of Economy - square button behind the gearshifter! Makes a difference

  • @akuvillejaakkola9491
    @akuvillejaakkola9491 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I hope Matt could do a Scania 770 vs Volvo 750. It would be interesting I think. Also I would like to see a drag race with more weight than 44 tons, but since it's the legal limit in most European countries.

    • @madsb7673
      @madsb7673 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      max legal weight in most EU countries is 56 tons

  • @Achilliez
    @Achilliez ปีที่แล้ว +72

    The FH was in eco mode as indicated on the dash! My older 700.hp has a power mode and a HD mode for road train set up.

    • @lightningkahn1981
      @lightningkahn1981 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Any Volvo newer than 2005 with automatics have the Eco/Power button
      That's because when Volvo made the I-shift gearbox, they wanted it to be suitable for different types of loads and conditions
      It also has a service mode button on the back of the selector. That's for when your gearbox malfunctions and you need to drive it somewere safe

    • @chris77777777ify
      @chris77777777ify ปีที่แล้ว

      Drive it in manual mode to get all the power

  • @phreeze83
    @phreeze83 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    0 to 55: yes it's possible ^^ impressive trucks, glad to see more of such reviews

  • @matty741
    @matty741 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do love the Volvo I drive. Brillint trucks. The update that they have done on the infotainment system is very welcome. I'd love to see more of these reviews.

  • @soggypotato
    @soggypotato ปีที่แล้ว +3

    17:20 I can count 6 parts we make at work, stuff I've packed into pallets straight from the press, and I can see 7 at 18:12. Kinda cool to see where they end up, otherwise I have no idea what the use for them are.

  • @The_Stronzo
    @The_Stronzo ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Volvo offer a 750bhp i6 16L which is what you were in but they also offer a 540bhp i6 13L (fh13) which is the highest output engine you can spec with a dual clutch gearbox, that 540 will actually beat the 750 to 50mph from a standstill. Also that might be the most powerful electric hgv in production however back in the diesel regime scania offer a 770bhp 16L v8.
    There’s actually the possibility to push the engines a lot further if it wasn’t for cooling. Just like CAT engines there’s respective higher output marine versions of some models, where obviously cooling isn’t an issue with the room a available on boats.

    • @williamrae9954
      @williamrae9954 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      550 Cat motors...love them,shame the EPA ended them in the States

    • @addsam
      @addsam ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I drive a fh540 dual clutch and it does beat our fh750 to the limiter 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jazzmickge1
    @jazzmickge1 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I really enjoyed this Matt. As I have with your other HGV reviews. I look forward to seeing more and I can tell that you enjoy getting behind the wheel of a truck.

  • @kiwievilbirb4911
    @kiwievilbirb4911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That review was refreshing. I really enjoyed it

  • @Dmafia100
    @Dmafia100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the features of this truck, only thing the Freightliner I've driven have over this is more space.

  • @michaelcarney6280
    @michaelcarney6280 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've always loved Trucks since I was a kid not gonna lie. I love Truck reviews 🤣

  • @Some0ne001
    @Some0ne001 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Matt getting out of the truck at the beginning was a masterpiece.

    • @gary63693
      @gary63693 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nearly 3 points of contact at all times. ha ha

  • @romaindappe4139
    @romaindappe4139 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Matt should come to Australia and drag race and brake test road trains hahaha

  • @Vishnu-B
    @Vishnu-B 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Trucks may not be as exciting as cars for obvious reasons but they command (and deservedly so) massive respect for the (automotive/mechanical) engineering challenge and marvel (if I may say so) that they are. Not to mention the value they add and how indispensable they are to society.
    Very cool and thankful to have Martin from Volvo. He did speak. He wasn't 'silent' by any stretch of the imagination but I still would have liked to hear more from him. Anyway, Great video.

  • @Bounty.212
    @Bounty.212 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That guy clinging onto his seatbelt like Mat is going to crash into something😂😂😂

  • @thatguyinthechat66
    @thatguyinthechat66 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    12:57 as a truck driver, I can confirm that this is made exactly for what you said.

  • @askroller
    @askroller ปีที่แล้ว +10

    6:10 pretty scary moment when cabin started to move faster

  • @blackdynamite20
    @blackdynamite20 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As a HGV Driver I very much enjoy the tractor unit reviews plus FH for the Win 🏆

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mat still hasn't learned to get out of a truck in the correct way! So funny!

  • @jssmrenton
    @jssmrenton ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely do more of these. Loved the truck, loved Martin, this is fascinating.

  • @mattschofield3193
    @mattschofield3193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    FH= forward control high cab
    FM= forward control medium cab
    N series= normal control ie steering wheel behind front axle.
    F series=forward control ie steering wheel forward of front axle.
    Just for info🤘🏼

  • @Cocytus
    @Cocytus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:48 - Holy Shit, the Warranty will expire before the Bonnet gets fully opened for the first time ever in the truck's lifespan.

  • @Presto_001
    @Presto_001 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    You guys seriously have to make another channel called 'Truckwow' and add your truck drag races on that channel as well. I would be keen, who else?

    • @NewHandle_
      @NewHandle_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They'll make more money putting on this channel

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NewHandle_ maybe 2023 i think.

  • @cosamchiwesa9084
    @cosamchiwesa9084 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How about drag races amongst latest trucks like the scania V8 770hp 730hp against Volvo 750hp 700 hp iveco Benz and so on,we would love see videos like that and this is a wonderful video I have enjoyed it big ups matt👍

  • @TMCNJ
    @TMCNJ ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve just passed my full HGV license so this was entertaining to watch 😅

  • @murdocampbell4858
    @murdocampbell4858 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My 21-year old daughter drives HGV Class 1 trucks. Hauls massive refrigeration units with latest-gen Volvos and Renaults up and down the A9 in Scotland. I’ve been a passenger a few times, and it blows my mind! My wee girl in those monsters 😳😳

    • @burneraccount4755
      @burneraccount4755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm as old as your daughter is, wish lorry driving was as financially rewarding in India as it is in the First World, I'd have become one already 🙏🏼😢. Please let your daughter know I wish her all the very best, and that she's living my dream, and that I wish all the safety and happiness for her, you, her lorry, her cargo, and other road-users 🌸💯💯.

  • @martinjwhite8688
    @martinjwhite8688 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Very nice test. When I've had check my volvo 460 with 28200kg Dmc it was 44000kg. Volvo 460 done 0-50miles per hour in 53s. When apparently volvo 460 I save did 51s. What I noticed that 750 its changing gears very early. The 50 get in 12 gear when easly could do in 11 gear. I belive that this time could me much better in manual mode.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว

      This truck looked quite overpowered.

    • @Stefan_xd
      @Stefan_xd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was using eco mode 🤣🤣

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Mat thank you so much for this insane video!

  • @skyrocket7487
    @skyrocket7487 ปีที่แล้ว

    The lower front grills with the chrome around them are steps you pull the grills down and step up and use the handle if you need to access the windscreen area outside on foot

  • @MKCastilo
    @MKCastilo ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have never seen in my life that anyone get out of the truck like that. Even my grandmother got out of the truck more normally than this 😢

    • @prospertsalachdaka4463
      @prospertsalachdaka4463 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right 😂😂

    • @FahadFSA
      @FahadFSA ปีที่แล้ว

      Why was your grandmother in a truck?....don't answer plz

  • @leontingen6145
    @leontingen6145 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really happy with this video! I love Volvo trucks! 😊

  • @0utcastAussie
    @0utcastAussie ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Those front aerofoils are to direct air flow across the side of the cab to keep the spray from the sides of the tyres from crapping up the side windows & mirrors !

    • @florintest5135
      @florintest5135 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally I found the right comment, I would've said it myself if I couldn't find it in the comments. Cheers !!

  • @hectorhall8467
    @hectorhall8467 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’ve just reminded me how much I miss the FH500 I drove from my last job ❤. The current MAN TGS just doesn’t cut it 😕

  • @xstonecoldkillerx
    @xstonecoldkillerx ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My 8 year old budget DAF has lane assist and radar cruise control 😂 but that BIG FH16 does look impressive! although I drive a truck I'm not really all that interested in most of them, but when Volvo bring out something like that I must say that I get jealous!

  • @donsaifar1000
    @donsaifar1000 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    yeah we need more truck reviews

  • @EyesOfByes
    @EyesOfByes ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It should have a peltiercooler pad/bay for your phone, so it doesnt get overheated

  • @_kenula_damsith_
    @_kenula_damsith_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should review Volvo FH16 Globetrotter xxl with the 8x4 axle configuration

  • @tshegofatsoevert1719
    @tshegofatsoevert1719 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got to love the video and all of ur videos. But at 1st i though the guy from volvo was scared when he was in the FH after a while i realised that the seatbelt is strangling him

  • @pmpbuhgm
    @pmpbuhgm ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Highly appreciate the quality content you are creating throughout this episode. But, what I have quite noticed and at the same time feel sorry for that whenever Mr. Matthew reviews such type of a vehicle he never gets informed about the practice of how to appropriately climb outside of it which is quite an essential piece of knowledge to be acquired.

  • @kinjo67
    @kinjo67 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you guys doing any Scania soon? 770S cab!
    Cant wait if u do!

  • @mfurmyr
    @mfurmyr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as always. Mat climbing out of the cabin shows that Mat is no truck driver. The sound on Mat is a bit flat.

  • @Rebel.s197
    @Rebel.s197 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Missed opportunity on "and you're watching truckwow". Come on production team :D

  • @thejastp120
    @thejastp120 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Congratulations on becoming TruckWow

  • @allwheeldrive
    @allwheeldrive ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Almost didn't watch this. Would've been sorry! It was really good. Thanks, Mat. In a few short years, the battery tech will make this work better than the best today. Higher energy density and capacity, much quicker charging, not volatile, lighter, cheaper, 100% recyclable. Applications like these should've been focused on first! It makes perfect sense, specially because of the flat torque delivery. Some day, no more trucking chains in the far-right-hand lane in the mountains!

  • @SlipFreudian
    @SlipFreudian 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @ 1:02 the two large chrome lower "grills" fold down to allow you to climb up the front of the truck. All Volvo trucks have this feature.

  • @mojothejester9889
    @mojothejester9889 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can see on the dash the truck is in Eco mode at 17:50... On the gear selector there might be a button behind the selector that you press and it'll put it in power mode for a minute

    • @lightningkahn1981
      @lightningkahn1981 ปีที่แล้ว

      That button is on top of the selector
      The one behind is the service mode, to drive the truck somewere safe if your gearbox breaks down

    • @addsam
      @addsam ปีที่แล้ว

      They’re is a button behind the gear selector to put it from eco into normal mode then into power mode 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @kevon_shabangu
    @kevon_shabangu ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Someone should've told Matt that the bottom grill can be turned into a step😂

  • @lukebryant5362
    @lukebryant5362 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could've got the 0-60 test quicker in the desiel as you had the gearbox in eco mode however it's got normal mode which will jump more gears and rev higher which means you're not traveling through the gearbox as much and then it's got hill mode which will hold each gear for a lot longer! Not sure about the leccy one but that would've helped a lot more when you were doing the 0-60

  • @raemack1969
    @raemack1969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been driving a FH 500 for the last 300k - its taken this review to show me how to raise the cab. never been shown - probably a sign I have been working for the wrong mob.

  • @tomerivan
    @tomerivan ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Hey there, Just saying Scania has a 770hp V8 truck with 3,700NM of torque :)
    and I-shift is slower then Opticruise - making Scania the winner (at least for now)
    Scania and Volvo are constantly fighting over the title for the brand that manufacture the strongest truck :)
    19:20 and next time switch the gearbox to power mode, the E on the left bottom side indicates that you were on eco :)

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Scania Truck is as heavy as it actually get.

    • @RichN22
      @RichN22 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I was thinking Scania had a 770 too....

    • @dbclass4075
      @dbclass4075 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RichN22 To be fair, that is quite recent. Give them a bit of time for Scania to produce decent numbers to lend them one.

    • @RichN22
      @RichN22 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dbclass4075 that's a drag race I'd like to see....

    • @Stefan_xd
      @Stefan_xd ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bout opticruise vs I shift, you are so wrong, it cant get worse

  • @nbaileyboq68
    @nbaileyboq68 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    After all this time watching Matt, I had no idea I needed to know these trucks exist...👀

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great cover. Loved it

  • @KizmaWhat
    @KizmaWhat 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I swear at 1.56 Matt turns into Alan Partridge 😂😂

    • @FolioHive
      @FolioHive 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The more I watch the more I see Alan 😂

  • @jazzik
    @jazzik ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was soooo looking forward to brake test with trailers attached!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. The trailer is as heavy as it gets.

    • @jonnally6117
      @jonnally6117 ปีที่แล้ว

      And that’s how you jackknife a trailer and die🤷🏻‍♂️😂

  • @trevorknaggs6834
    @trevorknaggs6834 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No truck faster than mine on foot down Friday 👀

  • @dfgaJK
    @dfgaJK ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the use of a drone stuck on the back of the car as a follow cam!

  • @playerongaming
    @playerongaming ปีที่แล้ว

    This why I love Volvo Trucks and Also Buses because everything is luxurious as well as perfect.

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can't remember the last time I only drove 200 miles. I'm a daycabber in the US Midwest and it's not unusual to do 400 miles per day just in one state. I'd need two of these trucks for that, assuming it would actually go the full 200 miles (it won't).

    • @zaarkeru3391
      @zaarkeru3391 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, its not built for the American market.
      And its specced for the European market.
      And the range is certified, and it will make that with a 4 tonne load.

    • @americansmark
      @americansmark ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@zaarkeru3391 4 tons? Lmao.

    • @zaarkeru3391
      @zaarkeru3391 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@americansmark 40* tonnes xD

    • @rampage3337
      @rampage3337 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it's not for longer distances it's for shorter daily drives and city transports. + europ has strickt laws on how long you can drive and when you need to take a brake. you have 4,5hours of drive time before you need to take a 45min brake (or you can split it and take a 15min brake during those 4,5hours and then only need 30min when you hit 4,5h) then you get another 4,5hours. you can get 1hour extra drive time if needed i belive 2x per week or something like that. but then you still need that 45min brake after 4,5h before you can do the last 1hour. like 9/10 times i have seen sleeper cabs they are just sleeper because why not. they rarely actually get used as such unless we talking the bigger FH which is used for longer distance transports. here in sweden it's up to 74tons and 25meters long. we also got trucks with special permits that do 100ton hauls of logs. road train in other words

    • @techn0oO
      @techn0oO ปีที่แล้ว

      its supposed to be a short distance delivery vehicle. in europe we daily drive trucks arround 800km a day or 500 miles. and they usually carry bigger fuel tanks. like a weeks worth of fuel. arround 1250liters normaly wich would usually get you over 2000miles or 3200km on a full load

  • @vivekbytes
    @vivekbytes ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makes we wanna become a trucker. It's too good!

  • @unconventionalideas5683
    @unconventionalideas5683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The battery issue is where the Siemens E-Highway system comes in, because it basically adapts train pantograph technology for roadway usage.

  • @filipemartins2650
    @filipemartins2650 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi CarWow and Matt Watson.
    Love this channel and would like to see a drag race of the Volvo Iron Knight truck against other powerful road cars. They claim a 0 to 100km/h under 5 seconds.
    Can you make this possible?
    Thanks.

  • @nickcartwright2490
    @nickcartwright2490 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    So could someone work out how many weeks it would take the electric truck to cover the 1100 mile range of the diesel?

    • @immDroidz
      @immDroidz ปีที่แล้ว +9

      1100 / 200 = 5.5
      5.5 x 2 = 11
      Driving that distance you would have to spend a total of 11 hours at the charger + whatever time it would take to do the actual driving.
      I cant see how a reputable truck manufacturer would ever make a semi-truck with those specs, it makes no sense whatsoever. It could work for a distrubution truck or postal service, but not as a semi as those are pretty much only ever used for long-range delivery.

    • @misme2000
      @misme2000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you only do channel crossing’s the 1100 miles would take the same amount of weeks…
      (Dover-Calais)

    • @josviersel
      @josviersel ปีที่แล้ว

      Answer is Tesla Semi will do it in one day. Volvo have a long way to go to catch Tesla.

    • @aquinamedia4508
      @aquinamedia4508 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@josviersel I'll believe the Tesla/Musk hype machine when i see a couple of real world reviews, also, took them some time to deliver 2 trucks to Pepsi.
      Tesla still haven't got "Full self driving" that's been touted and is now getting sued over it.

    • @rampage3337
      @rampage3337 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josviersel the Tesla semi ain't doing shit. it's a massive failure always has ben always will be. Tesla ain't as great as people think. cheap parts shitty service, no experience in the car industry or truck industry, 50% of their products are straight lies. shit musk said he could do years ago but yet to this day has not delivered on.

  • @okithdesilva129
    @okithdesilva129 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Imagine the size of the pistons, cylinders, engine block and all the engine parts of the 16.1-litre straight-six twin-turbo engine of that Volvo FH16!

  • @AaSimSakharkar
    @AaSimSakharkar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That air duster is for cleaning your shoes when you get into the truck.. in NA we have it right next to the driver seat so you can clean shoes and dirt doesnt get in your truck ✌

  • @Alorio-Gori
    @Alorio-Gori ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really loved this!

  • @instinct-8991
    @instinct-8991 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When the speedometer becomes the 0-60 timer