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    Volvo V60 Twin Engine - model year 2016

    Volvo V60 Twin Engine - model year 2016   The Volvo V60 Twin Engine with plug-in hybrid technology is an electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car all rolled into one. Volvo Cars now takes this ingenious solution to a wider audience by introducing a D5 Twin Engine Special Edition of its bestselling V60 D6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid. Both variants come with CO\2\ emissions (NEDC, mixed driving cycle for certification) of 48 g/km (1.8 l/100km).   Volvo Cars was the first carmaker to develop and produce a diesel-based plug-in hybrid powertrain with the launch of the V60 D6

    Strong early demand for all-new Volvo XC90

    Strong early demand for all-new Volvo XC90   The all-new Volvo XC90 is proving to be a hit with customers even before it has appeared in showrooms, with over 16,000 orders for the brand new seven-seat SUV already received.   “These strong order numbers are very encouraging and it shows that customers obviously like what they see in the new XC90,” says Håkan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. “The new XC90 represents the new Volvo Cars and it is the first in a series of new cars to come, as we renew our entire product portfolio in the coming years.” The new XC90

    Volvo Cars earns top result in 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+

    Volvo Cars earns top result in 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+    · Four Volvo models tested by IIHS – four models awarded Top Safety Pick+   Volvo Cars has once again performed very well in the annual IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards. In this year's honours list four Volvo cars made the Top Safety Pick+ grade: the S60, V60, S80 and XC60. Volvo Cars was the only European brand with more than two models on the list. “Volvo Cars' commitment to real-life safety and our Vision 2020, which states that no one should be killed or seriously injured in or by a new Volvo car, underlines our

    Volvo Cars introduces All Wheel Drive powertrain upgrade for V40 Cross Country

    Volvo Cars introduces All Wheel Drive powertrain upgrade for V40 Cross Country   · All-Wheel Drive (AWD) rugged all-road capability · Reduced emissions and improved fuel economy · Powertrain upgrade completes a series of enhancements   The successful Drive-E powertrain with a 245 hp petrol turbo T5 engine that was made available earlier this year for the V40 is now being introduced for the V40 Cross Country ­­– with the added capability of AWD.   “Volvo Cars is continuing to evolve the V40 Cross Country with this powertrain upgrade. The combination of the Drive-E

    Volvo Cars starts production of the new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar

    Volvo Cars starts production of the new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar   The first Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar cars have left the Volvo Torslanda factory plant on their way to customers around the world as production has begun.   ”We are very happy to see the first ever complete production cars from Polestar be built in the Volvo factory. It is a satisfying result of many hours of work by the people of Polestar and Volvo behind this,” said Henrik Fries, S/V60 Polestar Technical Project Manager. The Volvo factory in Torslanda celebrated 50 years recently with a total of over 6.8

    Volvo Cars collaborates with Swedish superstar Robyn

    Volvo Cars collaborates with Swedish superstar Robyn Following its successful collaboration with Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimović, Volvo Cars is now delighted to announce it is joining forces with another Swedish superstar: Robyn. The female music artist will star in the second chapter of Volvo Cars’ “Made by Sweden” campaign, driving a Volvo V60 powered by the company’s new Drive-E powertrains.   The new campaign with Robyn will explore Sweden from her point of view in Los Angeles and focus on the company’s commitment to the environment, among other things via the company’

    Volvo XC60 passes 500,000 units sold milestone

    Volvo XC60 passes 500,000 units sold milestone   The Volvo XC60, Volvo Car Group’s (Volvo Cars) best-selling model since 2009, passed the 500,000 units sold mark in April. It has taken the model only little over half a decade to reach this milestone.   The XC60’s excellent sales performance is another indicator of Volvo Cars’ strong growth in recent years and future potential. The model, which has been on sale since 2008, has steadily seen its sales volumes increase since its introduction. In 2012 the XC60 breached the 100,000 mark for the first time with 106,203 units sold,

    The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid with R-Design: the perfect package of efficiency and dynamics

    The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid with R-Design: the perfect package of efficiency and dynamics   The super-efficient Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - one of the best-selling hybrid-electrified vehicles in Europe in 2013 - is now also available in Volvo Cars’ R-Design version.   “We sold almost 8,000 plug-in hybrids in 2013. Adding the R-Design dynamic attributes to the V60 Plug-in Hybrid – the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid -  will give its attractiveness another boost. The customer gets segment-topping performance combined with outstanding efficiency,” says Alain Visser, Senior

    Volvo V60 Twin Engine - model year 2015

    Volvo V60 Twin Engine - model year 2015   The Volvo V60 Twin Engine is Volvo Car Group's most technically advanced model ever - an electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car all rolled into one. The ingenious Volvo V60 Twin Engine is available with a full range of colours and specifications including R-Design, while retaining its unique and class-leading 48 g/km emissions.   DESIGN Accentuated road presence In 2013, the design team increased the road presence of the V60 Twin Engine by emphasising its horizontal lines, which visually connects the car directly to the

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2015

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2015   Volvo's best-selling model, the capable XC60, got a more urban twist in 2013 – and the car is now available with three engines from Volvo Cars’ all-new four-cylinder Drive-E engine family: The 306 hp petrol turbo T6, the 245 hp T5 and the turbo diesel D4 with 181 hp. A new 8-speed automatic gearbox contributes to a refined drive and excellent fuel economy.   DESIGN Accentuated road presence The design team increased the new XC60's road presence by emphasising its horizontal lines, which visually connects the car directly to the road. All

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2015

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2015   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 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the all-new Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5.    DESIGN Bold and wide A number of new exterior

    Volvo V70 - model year 2015

    Volvo V70 - model year 2015   Volvo Car Group has been creating wagons since 1953, when the ‘two cars in one' Volvo Duett was launched. Six decades on, the Volvo V70 carries on the tradition of combining form and function beautifully. A number of exterior design cues reinforce the sophisticated contemporary presence of the iconic estate car. The new V70 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the all-new Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5. Fuel consumption is down to class-leading 4.2 l/100 km (109 g CO\2\ per km) in the most efficient D4

    Volvo V60 - model year 2015

    Volvo V60 - model year 2015   The new Volvo V60 is the car for people who need the versatility of an estate but want the handling of a sports sedan - all in a stylish Scandinavian package. The sporty feel is emphasised by comfortable sport seats. The 2015 V60 is available with three engines from the new four-cylinder Drive-E engine family: The 306 hp petrol turbo T6, the 245 hp T5 and the turbo diesel D4 with 181 hp. A new 8-speed automatic gearbox contributes to a refined drive and excellent fuel economy. Fuel consumption in a V60 D4 with manual gearbox is down to a class-leading 3.8

    Volvo V40 - model year 2015

    Volvo V40 - model year 2015   The new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions – are now also available for the Volvo V40. The CO\2 \emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 85 g/km – an offer no competitor is even close to matching. The Volvo V40 also gets the new connected infotainment system Sensus Connect and can be specified with the improved top-of-the-line Premium Sound system by Harman Kardon.   EXTERIOR Low and wide front design The classic V-shaped bonnet is further

    Volvo V40 Cross Country - model year 2015

    Volvo V40 Cross Country - model year 2015   The Volvo V40 Cross Country, featuring a unique blend of ruggedness and expressive elegance, is now also available with the new four-cylinder, two-litre Drive-E powertrains. The Drive-E powertrains offer a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions. The CO\2\ emissions of the 245 hp T5 engine with automatic gearbox are down to 149 g/km, and those of the 190 hp D4 with manual gearbox are down to 104 g/km. In addition, the V40 Cross Country features class-leading driving dynamics with All Wheel Drive available on the T5 version

    Volvo S80 - model year 2015

    Volvo S80 - model year 2015   A number of exterior design cues reinforce the sophisticated contemporary presence of the Volvo S80, which was refreshed in 2013. The development work has focused on enhancing the elegant, sophisticated design and attention to detail. The new S80 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the all-new Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5. Fuel consumption is down to class-leading 3.9 l/100 km (102 g CO\2\ per km) in the all-new D4 version.   DESIGN Wider and Lower The front and rear bumpers create a ‘

    Volvo S60 - model year 2015

    Volvo S60 - model year 2015   The new dynamic S60 design, introduced in 2013, with its purposeful appearance, accentuates the car's sporting nature. The sporty feel is emphasised by comfortable sport seats. The 2015 S60 is available with three engines from the four-cylinder Drive-E engine family: The 306 hp petrol turbo T6, the 245 hp T5 and the turbo diesel D4 with 181 hp. An 8-speed automatic gearbox contributes to a refined drive and excellent fuel economy. Fuel consumption in an S60 D4 with manual gearbox is down to a class-leading 3.7  l/100 km, translating into CO\2\ emissions

    Volvo Cars introduces luxurious interior package for the model year 2015 line-up

    Volvo Cars introduces luxurious interior package for the model year 2015 line-up   A wider choice of personalisation possibilities is in sharp focus when Volvo Car Group presents the new model year 2015 line-up. Buyers of the Volvo XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 can order a stunning interior upgrade with the new luxurious Inscription package.   Inscription package “The Inscription package offers consumers a complete luxury upgrade of the interior. It is perfectly in line with our aim to move Volvo towards a more premium brand position,” says Anders H. Gustavsson, Vice President VLM

    Volvo V40 D4 with new Drive-E powertrains: the most powerful, lowest emission engine in its segment

    Volvo V40 D4 with new Drive-E powertrains: The most powerful, lowest emission engine in its segment    Volvo Car Group’s new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions – are now also available for the Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country. The CO\2 \emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 85 g/km – an offer no competitor is even close to matching.   “The Volvo V40 D4 offers a massive 80 hp more driving pleasure than other cars in the segment with CO\2 \emissions at that level. This is yet

    Exclusive Volvo Ocean Race Edition and V70 & XC70 Edition released in Geneva

    Exclusive Volvo Ocean Race Edition and V70 & XC70 Edition released in Geneva   Exactly forty years after the completion of the first race, Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) is celebrating the upcoming 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race by presenting another special edition of sailing-inspired cars.   The fifth generation Volvo Ocean Race Edition, which includes the Volvo V40, V40 Cross Country, V60 and XC60, will be launched at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. At the same time, Volvo Cars will introduce the V70 and XC70 Editions for customers with a taste for a more dynamic look and handling.

    Swedish icons Volvo Cars, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Max Martin celebrate Sweden together

    Swedish icons Volvo Cars, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Max Martin celebrate Sweden together   Volvo Cars, world-renowned Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimović and leading pop music producer Max Martin now join forces to celebrate Sweden in an exciting new marketing campaign. The cooperation between the three Swedish icons is based on a shared will to highlight Sweden’s nature and people.   “Sweden means a lot to Volvo. With this campaign we want to celebrate Sweden and spirit that is the reason why we are able to lead in areas like safety, design and environment. And we are

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