Volvo transmissions
Volvo’s North American I-Shift is part of its integrated truck powertrain offering. The family spans generations and configurations, so identify the installed gearbox and its engine pairing before comparing features. The same I-Shift name in a different region or vehicle generation may describe different options. This directory focuses on choosing the correct reference and evaluating a complete truck, rather than prescribing transmission operation.
Compare the model families
| Model / family | Application | Overview | Model notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Shift | Automated manual family | Volvo I-Shift is an automated manual transmission family. Gear count depends on the version: Volvo’s current North American VNR specifications list 12- and 13-speed configurations. Identify the installed gearbox model, generation and engine pairing before applying those specifications to a used truck. | Read the profile → |
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The family name helps organize your search. The build sheet, serial number and relevant manufacturer documentation identify what is installed. Compare like-for-like applications and request evidence for cost or performance claims.
Manufacturer references support the model facts. Our examples and comparisons are editorial interpretation prepared with AI assistance, not road tests or an expert inspection.
Check the year, market and exact build before applying a specification. This guide does not authorize parts fitment, repairs, modifications or loading.
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