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    Volvo XC70 Awarded Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award

    Volvo XC70 Awarded Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award   TORONTO, ON. (February 10, 2016) The Volvo XC70 has been awarded the 2016 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award in the category of Entry Luxury Car. The Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Awards acknowledge vehicles that retain the highest percentage of their original MSRP after four years.  For 2016, this distinctive award program analyzed model year 2012 vehicles in 20 different categories.  The XC70 offers a 2.5 litre, inline-5 engine with an output of 250 horsepower and 266 lb. ft. of torque.

    Volvo Cars’ award-winning T6 performance engine gets All-Wheel Drive

    Volvo Cars’ award-winning T6 performance engine gets All-Wheel Drive   · Drive-E powertrain program roll-out continues with high performance T6 AWD configuration · Sensus Navigation system receives real-time traffic information · Apple CarPlay available in XC90   Volvo Cars has announced a broad range of product updates, led by the continued roll-out of the Drive-E powertrain program.   Central to the powertrain upgrades is the award-winning high performance T6 petrol engine, now coming to the 60 cluster cars in an all-wheel drive variant delivering 306 hp and 400

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2016

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2016   Volvo Cars paved the way for a totally new segment with the V70 Cross Country in 1997. The main focus during the continuous development of the XC models has been to maintain the aura of a very comfortable on-road car with capable, off-road potential. The rugged and refined contemporary look reflects the XC70's underlying strength and capability. The XC70 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5.    DESIGN Bold and wide A number of exterior design details give the

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2014

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2014   Volvo Car Group paved the way for a totally new segment with the V70 Cross Country in 1997. The main focus during the continuous development of the XC models has been to maintain the aura of a very comfortable on-road car with capable, off-road potential. The rugged and refined contemporary look reflects the XC70's underlying strength and capability. The new XC70 also features the groundbreaking Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake.   DESIGN Bold and wide A number of new exterior design cues sharpen the XC70's contemporary

    Volvo XC70 & XC90 win Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards

    Volvo XC70 & XC90 win Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards Accolade provides valuable service to consumers by analyzing cost-of-ownership   TORONTO, ON (August 1, 2013) - The second annual Vincentric Best Value in Canada[TM] awards were recently announced with the Volvo XC70 and XC90 receiving nods in the premium wagon and premium mid-size crossover category respectively.Each month Vincentric measures the cost to own and operate over 1,800 vehicle configurations based upon typical use in a commercial fleet. To determine these overall lifecycle costs, fleet purchase

    IIHS study reveals value of Volvo City Safety

    IIHS study reveals value of Volvo City Safety Collision avoidance system minimizes collisions, reduces insurance costs and saves lives   TORONTO, ON (April 30, 2013) - A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study found that among all of the modern technology innovations to  help drivers avoid a crash, one system stood out among the rest in preventing collisions and injuries - Volvo's City Safety. Analysts looked at claim data for 2011-2012 Volvo S60 sedans and 2009-2012 Volvo XC60 crossovers and compared the results to Volvo models without City Safety. They found

    The new Volvo S80 and XC70: Exclusive sophistication on a new level

    The new Volvo S80 and XC70: Exclusive sophistication on a new level · Focus on elegant, sophisticated design and attention to detail · New, intuitive Sensus Connected Touch system · Enhanced IntelliSafe systems ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (March 27, 2013) - Volvo unveiled a major renewal of its current model lineup at the New York International Auto Show, amounting to the most extensive development of existing models in the Scandinavian automaker's history. Featured among them are its flagship S80 sedan and XC70 crossover.   "The new features in the new Volvo S80 and XC70 are based

    Volvo Car Group introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake

    Volvo Car Group introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake   Volvo Car Group has rolled out another Volvo world first in automotive safety. The groundbreaking Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car.\\   The new functionality is an enhancement of the present detection and auto brake technology. All cars equipped with pedestrian detection will also incorporate cyclist detection. "As the leader in automotive safety, we have been first in the industry with all

    Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake in Geneva

    Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake in Geneva   Doug Speck, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group, literally rolled out another Volvo world first in automotive safety at a press conference at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday. He introduced the groundbreaking safety feature - a technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car - by entering the stage on a bicycle.   The new functionality is an enhancement of the present detection and auto brake

    The new Volvo S80 and XC70: Exclusive sophistication on a new level

    The new Volvo S80 and XC70:Exclusive sophistication on a new level · Focus on elegant, sophisticated design and attention to detail · New, intuitive Sensus Connected Touch system · Enhanced IntelliSafe systems · Active High Beam Control for more relaxed driving at night "The new features in the new Volvo S80 and XC70 are based on our human-centric approach, which has been a Volvo hallmark for more than 85 years. They take the elegant sophistication of our largest models to a new level," says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy & Vehicle Line

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2013

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2013   The third generation Volvo XC70 is more refined than ever. A comfortable and luxurious appearance has been combined with first-class flexibility and an expressive design. The XC70 is a sophisticated and elegant car for an active urban life. Come the weekend and it transforms into a rugged partner for all kinds of exciting adventures. New in the 2013 version are the support systems Road Sign Information, Active High Beam and Tunnel Detection.   EXTERIOR Rugged look The XC70 has a unique soft nose, characterised by a larger grille and

    Volvo Canada announces T6 Polestar Performance software packages

    Volvo Canada announces T6 Polestar Performance software packages Upgrade now available for 2011, 2012 XC60, S60 and XC70 T6   TORONTO, ON (Nov. 28, 2011) - Following the recent announcement of Polestar Performance packages available for selected vehicles equipped with the T5 engine, Volvo Cars of Canada is announcing a factory-authorized performance tuning software for additional models at Volvo retailers across the country. Volvo Car's official motorsport and performance partner, Polestar Performance has been developing optimized performance upgrades for Volvo since 1999.

    Upgraded Volvo XC70 and S80 get latest infotainment and safety technology

    Upgraded Volvo XC70 and S80 get latest infotainment and safety technology   The Volvo XC70 and S80 are now being upgraded with a number of features that further emphasize the company's focus on cars designed around the needs and wishes of people in modern society. The new features include the latest user-friendly Volvo Sensus infotainment system and enhanced technology that make driving even safer and more comfortable.   "These cars mark yet another step forward in our determination to be the brand that best interprets what buyers of modern prestige cars want. Concern for the

    Upgraded D5 engine with enhanced performance and reduced fuel consumption

    Upgraded D5 engine with enhanced performance and reduced fuel consumption   The upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are the first in the model range to feature sharpened versions of the five-cylinder D5 and D3 turbodiesels. In the D5 engine Volvo Cars' engine experts have boosting performance and torque from 205 hp/420 Nm to 215 hp and 440 Nm while at the same time reducing fuel consumption by eight percent. This means that the fuel consumption of the Volvo S80 D5 with manual gearbox and start/stop is now just 4.9 l/100 km (EU Combined), corresponding to 129 g of CO\

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models   The new, ultra-thin Garmin navigation kit that was introduced together with the new Volvo S60 and V60 in 2010 is now available as an accessory throughout Volvo Cars' current model range.   The versatile navigation kit is smoothly integrated in the car thanks to a docking unit at the driver's windscreen pillar. The Volvo unique docking unit, which has built-in speaker and charging, is installed by the Volvo workshop."The Garmin nüvi 3790 is less than nine millimetres thick, which is about the

    Volvo's Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award

    Volvo Cars' Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award       Rockleigh, N.J. Volvo Cars' hot new S60 sport sedan continues to impress the pundits with the announcement of its powerful T6 engine being lauded as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2011. With a blistering 300 horsepower, 325 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 2,100 rpm and combined fuel economy of 21 mpg, it's easy to see why.   This year marks a first for Volvo Cars to win the annual award bestowed by the editors of Ward's. In all, 38 vehicles with new or significantly improved engines were

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2011

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2011   The third generation Volvo XC70 where the model year 2011 V70 belongs, is more refined than ever. A comfortable and luxurious appearance has been combined with top-class flexibility and an expressive design.The XC70 is a sophisticated and elegant car for an active urban life. Come the weekend and it transforms into a rugged partner for all kinds of exciting adventures, EXTERIOR   Rugged lookThe model has a unique soft nose. This is characterised by a larger grille and headlamps. The dark-coloured body panels provide an exclusive, rugged

    Volvo announces new vehicle offer strategy

    Volvo announces new vehicle offer strategy   Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. today announced it has modified its vehicle pricing structure for the 2010 model year to offer customers a simplified buying experience by reducing the number of options and complexity. Most vehicles in the line-up will now be offered with three versions: an entry-level, high-value variant; a high-volume premium vehicle equipped with the most popular previously-optional equipment; and a well-equipped luxury and performance model leader.   Further, the number of option packages available with every vehicle

    Simplified offer for 2010 Volvo XC70

    Simplified offer for 2010 Volvo XC70   In a bid to better align features and options with consumer desires and trends, Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. has adjusted the standard equipment of the XC70 and created three trim levels: 3.2 AWD, 3.2 AWD Premium and T6 AWD.   The entry-level XC70 3.2 AWD starts at $43,995 and is powered by a 3.2-litre, 235-horsepower, in-line six cylinder engine producing 236 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the company's all-wheel drive system. Standard features include 16" alloy wheels, dual-zone Electronic

    All textiles in all Volvo models Oeko-Tex certified to be allergy-friendly

    All textiles in all Volvo models Oeko-Tex certified to be allergy-friendly   Volvo Car Corporation is the only automobile manufacturer with a complete model range featuring textiles certified to the Oeko-Tex standard. The textile standard was introduced in the early 1990s by a partnership of 14 textile research and test institutions in Europe and Japan as a response to the growing demand from consumers for textiles which posed no risk to health.   Paul Welander, Senior Vice President, Quality & Customer Satisfaction at Volvo Cars, proposed the idea of certifying Volvo vehicles

    Safe Volvo cabin environment for allergy sufferers

    Safe Volvo cabin environment for allergy sufferers   The interior environment in a Volvo vehicle should also be safe for people with hypersensitivities toward allergens.  With an increasing number of customers beginning to make demands on the quality of the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment, Volvo Car Corporation is taking a lead role developing interiors that provide an often overlooked component to safety and health.   In the industrialised world, up to 45 percent of the population suffer from some form of allergy and more than ten percent have been diagnosed with

    Lower price, new engine for 2009 Volvo XC70

    Lower price, new engine for 2009 Volvo XC70   The Volvo XC70, a versatile vehicle with all-road capability, benefits from a lower price and a new turbocharged, 281-horsepower T6 engine option for the 2009 model year.   The 2009 XC70 3.2 will have a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $44,095, representing a decrease of $2,300 compared to the 2008 model, and adds Bluetooth mobile phone wireless connectivity to the standard equipment list.  Prices for the XC70 T6 will start at $51,595.   While based on the XC70's existing 235-horsepower, 3.2-litre, in-line 6-cylinder

    New engine for Volvo Canada: T6 turbo

    New engine for Volvo Canada: T6 turbo   TORONTO (March 19, 2008) -- Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. will introduce a new, turbocharged 6-cylinder performance engine on the XC70 with the launch of the 2009 model year. The 281-horsepower engine -- dubbed T6 -- will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the company's all-wheel drive system.   "The T6 adds an extra dimension to the engine range," says Hans Wikman, Vice President Vehicle Line Large Cars at Volvo Car Corporation. "The engine has been programmed to provide the highest possible performance with the lowest possible

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