All Entries in the "Volvo" Category

2012 Volvo S80 – A Good Choice among Luxury Sedans

Good Functional and elegant cabin layout; well designed; refined seats and ride; inspiring safety features. Bad Styling might be slightly understated for some; unimposing base engine; forgettable driving dynamics. Introduction 2012 Volvo S80 is a contemporary, powerful, quick and good looking sedan, which is designed and engineered to deliver solid performance and surefooted stance. Apart from thorough redesign of its offered variants, the 2012 S80 now gets sports turn signal indicators on outside mirrors, seven-inch color screen in center of dash, Bluetooth audio streaming and genuine wood interior trim. The City Safety Technology of Volvo is now standard on all models. It is a sensible alternative to flashier luxury saloons; however its largely forgettable driving experience and anonymous  [...]

2012 Volvo C30 – A Fun to Drive Four-Seat Sports Coupe

Good Strong-willed turbocharged engine; unique styling; comfortable yet supportive seats; compliant yet firm ride. Bad Outdated navigation system; rivals provide more performance. Introduction 2012 Volvo C30 is a premium luxury hatchback, providing comfortable seating capacity for four passengers, distinctive styling and well designed cabin. It can be optioned with variety of safety and technology features. It dishes out full plate of comfort and style; nevertheless doesn’t match quite of few of performance thrills that other rivals provide. The company has revised the variant strategy for 2012 model year, adding Platinum and Premier Plus options to both C30 T5-R and C30 T5 models. Other changes include stereo streaming for Bluetooth, replacement of halogen type daytime running lamps  [...]

2012 Volvo C70 – A Must-Have Convertible

Good Astonishingly practical; well-located retractable hardtop; comfy and quiet ride; cherishing interior. Bad Confusing navigation controls; unremarkable performance. Introduction 2012 Volvo C70 is a four-seater convertible with stylish lines and brilliant styling, while its retractable hardtop is an engineering masterpiece. It boasts a retractable hardtop, smooth ride and prestigious cabin, though its middling performance means quite a few rivals will leave it behind. The 2012 model lineup gets redesigned with three variants, while standard Bluetooth system now adds audio streaming capability. Styling revisions provide the C70 a freshened appearance for 2012. It gets redesigned front fascia, front fenders, grille and headlamps. The Intelligent Driver Information System is another Volvo  [...]

2011 Volvo V50 – Roomy And Happening

First Look: The base model of the Volvo V50 launched last year had a 2.4 ltr 5-cylinder engine under its hood, but didn’t delivered the premium experience that is expected from a Volvo. The base V50 now comes with a powerful 2.5 ltr turbocharged inline-5 engine, found in the expensive T5 R-Design trim. This upgrade now has made it possible to get your hands around a nice and decent V50 model, and in addition to this, the price of the speed is a lot more affordable than before. One of the biggest assets for the 2011 Volvo V50 is its spaciousness. The Volvo V50 basically is a wagon variant of Volvo's S40 sedan and offers a huge cargo space of 63 cubic-feet with the rear seats folded. This puts it ahead of the crossovers such as the Mercedes-Benz GLK, Audi Q5 and some other wagons such as  [...]

2012 Volvo S60 – Unlike Volvo

Introduction: “Stylish”, “Modern” and “Appealing”, these are the terms that you generally don’t associate with Volvo cars, but all that will change with the 2012 Volvo S60, and you easily can put any of your preconceived notions of Volvo cars being insipid, boxlike or boring. As a matter of fact the latest midsize luxury sedan from Volvo the S60 is one of the snazziest cars of its class. So unlike any other Volvo car that you’ve seen in the market the 2012 Volvo S60 is intended for modern customers and will appeal to the same. The S60 was redesigned last year only and came with an updated interior and a strong turbocharged engine generating maximum power of 300 horses. The good news although is that the 2012 Volvo S60 still has the traditional Volvo attributes such as superb  [...]

Pre Owned Volvo V70 – Get Back One Of The Best Sellers From Volvo

Some things never changes, and love for a car surely is one of them; no matter how many cars you drive or how many cars you own, the smell and memories of your first car always remain in your memory as fresh as it was when you brought it out from the dealer. One such car surely will be the Volvo v70, which surely will be having a special place in many of the auto lovers.  The immense demand of Pre owned Volvo v70 certifies the prominence of the car in market. The Volvo V70 was first introduced in model year 1996 by Volvo; it entered the market as a mid-size five-door station wagon/ estate car. The Volvo V70 strongly associated with the Volvo S70, Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 saloons, plus the 4 wheel drive Cross Country XC70 and (XC). The Volvo V70 has come through three generation, with  [...]

2011 Volvo S60 – Still A Class Leading Vehicle

First Look It’s been around 10 years for Volvo S60 in the market and although we liked the car at first when it debuted with its sweeping roof line and muscular fenders. The reason behind this was that at that time it was a radical and revitalizing departure from the conventional drab box on wheels that it replaced. But 10 years is quite a long period of time and this model desperately needs a redesign for surviving few more years in the market now. So, the 2011 Volvo S60 finally gets a makeover and the resultant vehicle is yet another impressive vehicle which reclaims the glamour standing in company’s lineup. What’s New for 2011 Volvo S60? For the model year 2011 Volvo S60 gets a complete redesign. Body Styling and Features The 2011 Volvo S60 is available only in one midsize  [...]

2010 Volvo XC60 Review

Introduction of 2010 Volvo XC60 The 2010 Volvo XC60 priced at MSRP: $32,395 - $37,200 is one of the best driving entries that can be seen in the luxury crossover segment. The 2010 Volvo edition offers a perfect combination of powerful performance with stylish looks and innovative safety features at an affordable price. This edition rightly meets the growing demand of small luxury crossover vehicles. This Volvo edition offers competition to Acura RDX, Audi Q5, Infiniti EX 35, BMW X3 and Mercedes Benz GLK350. What’s on offer? The 2010 Volvo XC60 includes luxurious interiors, many safety features and a choice on inline six cylinder engine. Silhouette The 2010 Volvo XC60 has a sleek bodyline with smooth edges. It is the best looking vehicle in Volvo’s line up. It is stylish without  [...]

Volvo Plans To Introduce Electric Volvo C30

Volvo is an ambitious brand always working at future cars. These days with the rising price of fuel and global warming consumers are looking at buying hybrid cars which are eco friendly. Recognizing the growing needs of the consumers Volvo has plans to launch a plug in hybrid in 2012 and they are also in the process of assessing the feasibility of an entirely electric powered car. Volvo is all set to unveil this special edition of the battery powered all electric C30 at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. This new edition will feature advanced battery packaging with complete interior and full instrumentation. It will be powered by lithium ion batteries that can be recharged conveniently at any of the household power socket or special road side charging stations. It would take an approximate of  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2010 Volvo C30

Volvo has released images of its ultra stylish 2010 C30 hatchback. The C30 three door hatchback will receive a facelift and the details of the new version are out before its debut at the Frankfurt auto Show. It is expected that this new 2010 Volvo C30 model will be priced at an approximate $24000. The company proposes to offer wider options to the buyers by offering numerous configurations with a wide selection of drivetrains, design details and equipment levels. The body style of this hatch reveals traces of the 2009 S60 Concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The designers have offered an entire new front design to body panels such as the front wings. The C30 carries a new embellish look which distinguishes it from the Volvo S40 and V50. The C30 includes latest features  [...]

2009 Volvo V70 Review

There are some of the companies in the world that are more famous for producing famous articles. They have always built up them selves as the brand and quality icon. So, even if they produce any of the products, people are never suspicious about the quality and dignity of the product. They are the better carriers of the quality and also the better innovator of the modern era. They are the more initiative makers of the new modern world. So, they are the most stylish and trendier companies of the world. Even the Car industries have got some of the companies that are known for the calibre and quality. Such industries are the most smashing and splashing performers of the car industries. Volvo is one of the names. Volvo is the name that is emotionally attached with the minds of the people. People  [...]

Geely Bids For Volvo

There is news that Ford is facing trouble offloading its failing Volvo subsidiary, but the company proposes to sell. There are reports that China’s Geely Automotive is the only company to bid for Ford Motor owned by Volvo car Corporation. Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri has reported in his newspaper that Geely has officially sent a letter of intent to purchase Ford from Volvo. Unofficial sourced revealed that both the companies are under the procedure to nail out various details about technology etc that needs to be sorted during the buying procedure. Geely plans to start production of Volvo cars in the Guangdong Province of China. The two companies have come under a contract that the new buyer would invest up to $ 10 million in the Volvo brand. The new model that will be presented  [...]