[VIDEO] Look Who’s Driving a Volvo Truck: 4-year-old Sophie

This Volvo video (2:25 min.) pits what Volvo calls its toughest truck -- an FMX dumper -- on an obstacle course against a little girl with a remote control. How long can the truck hold up?

Dec 9, 2015

A full-size truck. A little girl with a remote control. A gravel pit filled with obstacles. Can Volvo's toughest truck survive Sophie?

This live test was set up to demonstrate the sturdiness and mobility of the Volvo FMX. 

Watch a demo of the truck's features in Look Who’s Driving

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