Following the success of its I-Shift auto, Volvo has finally unveiled its lightweight equivalent, the I-Sync, which has been developed specifically for the Euro-4 FL range, and for operations up to 26-tonnes GVW and maximum torque output of 1,050Nm. The six-speed, all-synchro, two-pedal unit is available on the 12- and 16-tonne FL at 240hp or 280hp, and on the 280hp 18-tonner.
With I-Sync, both the gear selection and clutch activation are handled hydraulically and an ECU controls the whole show. Unlike I-Shift, there's only one software control programme on I-Sync - 'Distribution'. Service intervals are the same as for the FL manual box, and the oil-change interval is every 300,000km.