Volvo Car Corporation will use the 2011 LA Auto Show as the backdrop for introducing the 2012 C70 Inscription. Perhaps the ultimate expression of Volvo’s iconic hardtop convertible, the Inscription package will be offered in limited quantities and is set to arrive in Volvo retailers early next year. The C70 Inscription gets its mettle through performance tuning to the Engine Control Module (ECM), which is unique to the U.S. market. Provided by Volvo...
Volvo XC90, which has been on the market since 2003, will be retained for production until the model year 2014. In accordance, tuner specialist HEICO SPORTIV is revitalizing the XC90 design and is now presenting an entirely new bodykit for the Sweden SUV. The Volvo XC90 by HEICO SPORTIV has a perfectly integrated design. The six-part bodykit picks up on the current Volvo XC60′s dynamic use of forms, fitting like a custom-made suit. The one-piece front...
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which is on show at Geneva, is a virtually production-ready car previewed for the production model to arrive on the market in 2012. The Plug-in Hybrid is the result a jointly financed development work between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall. The V60 project is on the threshold of introducing the market’s first diesel plug-in hybrid, which will offer both an electric car and a diesel-powered vehicle with very...
Volvo has released the V60 Sports Wagon, of which no less than 90% of the annual V60 production of 50,000 cars will find European buyers. With a title “The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever”, the new V60 comes with new direct-injected two-liter engine, two new 1.6-litre GTDi engines, and two five-cylinder turbodiesels. The new four-cylinder 2.0T GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine has a displacement of two liters and produces a generous...
The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2nd of March. It makes its entry into one of the automotive world’s toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. The all-new S60 has been sculpted to move you – both physically and emotionally. It is also without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever presented – and its Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake...
The latest version of the Volvo C30 DRIVe is also capable of up to 74.3 mpg on the combined cycle and can cover up to 857 miles on a single tank. Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, the new model will be available to order in the UK from October 2009. Since May 2009, the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe has been available with an advanced Start/Stop function that switches off the engine when the car is at a standstill. This, together with a number of improvements...
The Volvo C30 R-Design is the nearest thing to a dedicated sports car in the Volvo model range. The new chassis is considerably sharper, with stiffer, more distinct properties. And the exclusive extra equipment gives the C30 R-Design just the right attitude. The biggest changes in the new Volvo C30 R-Design, which make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, are actually hidden beneath the skin. Despite the car’s extrovert body kit and...
The new Volvo C30 steps out and shows the model’s full potential and personality. This can be seen in the fresh, self-assured design of the front. And it is emphasized by a wide range of options, including an urbane, bold accessory styling kit. The C30 is Volvo’s most playful and spontaneous car model. It appeals to customers who spend most of their time in the city environment and who impose considerable demands on the car’s design, driving...
The new Volvo C70 launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September has the same smart three-piece steel roof, practical seating for four adults and world-leading convertible safety as before. With an updated design and elevated premium feel, the C70 also delivers an “I want” aura of absolute world class. The Volvo C70 is in actual fact two attractive cars in one. It is as much an elegant coupe as it is a sporty convertible. With the same gentle,...
The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance. The Volvo XC60 is a car that has already carved out a solid market share in the premium sport cross-over segment. With its muscular curves and sharply contoured tail lamps, it attracts attention wherever it goes. The new R-Design...