I drove the most powerful Volvo in the world!

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

[carwow]

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

[keshavbharati]

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

[dscott]

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 😂😂

[thomasogg]

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

[km]

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

[RemainRealProductions]

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

[Magic_Kamikaze]

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

[maximac]

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.

[olatron]

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.

[NachumRobbins]

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

[fabianmayrhuber]

I love how matt reviews it like a normal roadcar 😂

[ayazahmad]

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

[mattschofield]

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🤘🏼

[mrb]

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.

[danimacioca]

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

[askroller]

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

[francisgaliegue]

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.

[alexegus]

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

[BusTrainsGuy]

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

[AgneDei]

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.