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    Volvo XC90 (2002-2014)

    At the Detroit Motor Show on January 7, 2002, Volvo Cars launched an eagerly awaited new model. A model customers and dealers especially in America had been yearning for: a Volvo SUV. The model was so anticipated that it racked up 15,000 orders before sales had even started. Throughout its lifetime, the XC90 would be awarded more than 100 international distinctions, including "SUV of the Year" in 2003 and being named Sweden's most valuable export product, with an annual export value of more than SEK 40 billion in the peak years.  Many critics initially felt that Volvo was too late

    Volvo XC90 - model year 2012

    Volvo XC90 - model year 2012   The Volvo XC90 is a successful car, with a range of innovations that has elevated the segment into an entirely new dimension, resulting in segment leading sales in main SUV markets. Over time, Volvo Cars has refined the XC90 to boost its competitiveness and with the R-Design concept with specially tuned sport chassis, and all the safety features available.    EXTERIOR Slim, exclusive lines The Volvo XC90 boasts a modern and elegant appearance. It is a spacious and flexible crossover model that combines the passenger car's handling and

    Volvo Car Corporation launches automatic DRIVe diesels with the same fuel consumption as manual versions

    Volvo Car Corporation launches automatic DRIVe diesels with the same fuel consumption as manual versions   Volvo Car Corporation is already in the lead among European carmakers when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions - and the journey continues with two new CO\2\ cutting initiatives: · The 1.6-litre diesel combined with automatic Powershift gearbox now comes with the same low fuel consumption and CO\2\ levels as the manual DRIVe versions. · At the same time, CO\2\ emissions from the turbocharged, 1.6-litre T3 petrol engine with manual gearbox are down to 135 g/km.

    Volvo S60 Car of the Year in the Middle East

    Volvo S60 Car of the Year in the Middle East   In early November, the Volvo S60 was crowned Car of the Year in the Middle East at MEMA 2011, the Middle East Motor Awards. The jury praised the Volvo S60 as a well-balanced and stylish luxury sedan featuring a powerful turbocharged six-cylinder engine and leading-edge safety technology.   MEMA, which was held for the second consecutive year, is regarded as the largest, most prestigious and only independent award for the automotive industry in the region. It is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah in the United Arab Republic. The jury

    Volvo XC90 - the "latecomer" that became Sweden's most valuable export product

    Volvo XC90 - the "latecomer" that became Sweden's most valuable export product   Many critics assumed that the Volvo Car Corporation entered the SUV segment too late when the Volvo XC90 was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2002.Instead, the ingenious XC90 revitalized the whole segment by successfully addressing all the problems of earlier SUVs. In 2005, annual XC90 sales peaked at 86,000 vehicles, making it Sweden's most valuable export product. "The XC90 was the first of the next-generation SUVs. Its blend of SUV roominess, true passenger-car qualities and

    The Volvo Car Corporation boosts the iconic XC90 with refined exterior and interior

    Volvo Car Corporation boosts the iconic XC90 with refined exterior and interior   The Volvo Car Corporation is rejuvenating the successful Volvo XC90. The refinements to the iconic SUV include more sophisticated lines and materials and an even more rewarding driving experience. The XC90 owner can stay in touch with the parked vehicle via a new mobile application for an iPhone or Android smart phone.   "The XC90 still boasts all the virtues that have made it one of our most successful models ever. The spacious and flexible crossover combines excellent handling and comfort

    Volvo Car Corporation introduces start/stop technology in cars with automatic gearbox

    Volvo Car Corporation introduces start/stop technology in cars with automatic gearbox   Volvo Car Corporation now makes it possible for customers to combine fuel-cutting start/stop technology with an automatic gearbox.The new start/stop technology, which initially is available together with the 2.0-litre D3 turbo diesel, cuts CO\2\ emission with 10 g/km - translated into 0.4 litres less fuel consumption per 100 km.   From early September 2011, the six-speed automatic gearbox with start/stop becomes available in the D3 versions of four Volvo models: S60, V60, V70 and S80. "

    Volvo S60 - model year 2012

    Volvo S60 - model year 2012   The all-new Volvo S60, launched at Geneva Motor Show in March 2010 has been sculpted to move you - both physically and emotionally. It has an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. It is also without a doubt the most dynamic Volvo model so far.   Exterior Coupe with four doors The all-new S60 is sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo. But it is still an unmistakeable representative of Scandinavian design at its best. Virtually all the lines were penned to carve out the "coupe with four doors" profile. The C-pillar

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2012

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2012   The third generation Volvo XC70 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. The XC70 has been upgraded with a number of features including the latest user-friendly Volvo Sensus infotainment system, enhanced technology that makes driving even safer and more comfortable, and refined drivelines that

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2012

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2012   The XC60 is Volvo's bold, sporty and muscular challenger in the Small Premium Utility segment. The car is charged with emotive form and energy. It is has the real crossover character with a combination of the traditional city vehicle and a cross country vehicle aimed at young, professional urban people with an active lifestyle. The XC60 has been upgraded with the latest Volvo Sensus infotainment system - and the crossover can also be specified with the Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake safety system.   EXTERIOR Characteristic design

    Volvo S80 - model year 2012

    Volvo S80 - model year 2012   Building on great success in key markets, Volvo Cars' large and exclusive sedan model - Volvo S80 - blends a distinctive and elegant design, an exclusive interior, a sharp chassis and upgraded engine range. The atmosphere inside is both more comfortable and luxurious, with a luxurious aura of craftsmanship. In 2011, the Volvo S80 has been upgraded with the latest user-friendly Volvo Sensus infotainment system, enhanced technology that makes driving even safer and more comfortable, and refined drivelines that offer the combination of higher performance

    Volvo V70 - model year 2012

    Volvo V70 - model year 2012   Backed by more than 50 years of ongoing refinement and improvement of our estate cars, the Volvo V70 boasts an innovative combination of luxury and versatility and inherits its genes from classics such as the Volvo Duett, Volvo 245 and Volvo 745. In 2011, the Volvo V70 has been upgraded with a number of features that further emphasise 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, enhanced technology that makes driving

    Volvo V60 - model year 2012

    Volvo V60 - model year 2012   The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of "The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever". No less than 90 percent of the annual V60 production will find European buyers. It is produced at the Volvo Cars Torslanda plant.   EXTERIOR Coupe rather than estate car From the design viewpoint the focus was on making the car as close to a coupe as possible, while retaining that handy extra space at the rear. The sports wagon does not aim to compete with the

    New Volvo S80 Executive and V70 R-Design - top-of-the-line sedan and sporty estate car

    New Volvo S80 Executive and V70 R-Design - top-of-the-line sedan and sporty estate car   The Volvo S80 and V70 also come in refined special versions that are tailor made for buyers who want a car with that extra exclusive look and individual touch:Volvo S80 Executive features unique details and a very rich content that reinforce its position as Volvo Car Corporation's top-of-the-line sedan. Volvo V70 R-Design gives the elegant estate car a sportier design character. "Both cars are designed around the growing number of people who appreciate the possibility of tailoring their

    Upgraded Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 get latest infotainment and safety technology plus even more efficient drivelines

    Upgraded Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 get latest infotainment and safety technology plus even more efficient drivelines   The Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are now being upgraded with a number of features that further emphasise 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, enhanced technology that makes driving even safer and more comfortable, and refined drivelines that offer higher performance and lower fuel consumption.   "These cars mark yet another

    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 Ocean Race Edition – inspired by the sea

    Volvo Ocean Race Edition - inspired by the sea   Materials and colours that turn your thoughts to the sea. Design details inspired by life on board a boat. Tradition continues when, for the fourth time in its history, Volvo Cars' Special Vehicles Division launches a specially designed model range with a sail racing theme - the new Volvo Ocean Race edition.   Four Volvo Ocean Race Edition models - the Volvo V60, XC60, V70 and XC70.   "The cars in the Volvo Ocean Race Edition reflect all the values that our customers look for when they choose a car: an active

    DRIVe versions of the Volvo S60 and V60 - CO2 emissions of 114 and 119 g/km

    DRIVe versions of the Volvo S60 and V60 - CO\2\ emissions of 114 and 119 g/km   The eco-conscious Volvo customer can now buy Volvo S60 or V60 in a particularly economical DRIVe version, with CO\2\ emissions of just 114 g/km and 119 g/km respectively - corresponding to fuel consumption of 4.3 and 4.5 l/100 km respectively. This means that Volvo buyers can now choose between a total of seven models with CO\2\ emissions below 120 g/km, three of them below the 100 g/km mark.   The Volvo S60 and V60 are now available with the upgraded 1.6-litre diesel engine that meets the Euro

    Now the Volvo XC60 also gets Pedestrian Detection and the new infotainment system

    Now the Volvo XC60 also gets Pedestrian Detection and the new infotainment system   As of the end of November 2010, the Volvo XC60 can be specified with the new Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake safety system.At the same time, the XC60 gets the new infotainment system that has been introduced in the Volvo S60 and V60. All the information is presented in a five or seven inch colour screen integrated into the upper part of the centre console. The new four-cylinder direct-injection 1.6- and 2-litre GTDi engines are now beginning to make their entry throughout the entire

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