Volvo Trucks

FH (2002)

2002–2008

Volvo FH 42 T — Photo: Joost J. Bakker · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

About this generation

The 2002 facelift refined the original Volvo FH with improved aerodynamics, updated styling, enhanced safety and the introduction of the revolutionary I-Shift automated manual transmission.

Introduced in 2002, the updated Volvo FH retained the successful first-generation cab while receiving significant technical and visual improvements. The front grille, headlights and interior were redesigned, while the D12D engine family delivered higher efficiency and lower emissions. The biggest innovation was the launch of Volvo's I-Shift automated transmission, which quickly became one of the industry's most influential heavy-duty gearboxes.

Key Features

Updated exterior styling
Redesigned dashboard and interior
D12D engine family
Introduction of I-Shift transmission
Improved fuel economy
Enhanced active safety
Euro 3 compliant engines

Technical Overview

Production: 2002–2008
Replaced: Volvo FH (1993)
Succeeded by: Volvo FH (2008)

Cab & Transmission

Cab Types: Day Cab
Sleeper Cab
Globetrotter
Globetrotter XL
Transmissions: Volvo SR manual transmission
I-Shift automated manual transmission

Engines

8 engines

D13A

5 variants

12.8 L • Diesel • Inline-6 • 6 cyl

D12D

3 variants

12.1 L • Diesel • Inline-6 • 6 cyl

FH (1993)

1993–2002

FH (2008)

2008–2012