Volvo's goal remains the same: zero deaths and serious injuries in their vehicles. To achieve this goal, the brand has been deploying a range of technologies to protect occupants since 1960, from the three-point seatbelt to the pedestrian airbag and, more recently, limiting the speed of Volvo cars to 180 km/h. But all these innovations are not enough; to protect all users in the vehicle or on...
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We already talked about it in the article on the 2023 Volvo XC60 and the 2023 Volvo XC40, the Swedish brand has decided to simplify its finishes by stopping the release of the Momentum, R-Design and Inscription names from the year 2023. So what exactly does this change mean? Which versions will replace the Momentum, R-Design and Inscription? How can you configure your new Volvo in 2023? We...
The year 2023 marks major changes in the Volvo lineup. We already mentioned it in the article about the 2023 Volvo XC60, the Swedish brand is revising all of its names, versions and even configuration possibilities. As a result, the Volvo XC40 is not exempt from these changes, which will take place as early as 2023. But for the compact SUV of the range, this redesign goes further; new headlight...
You are comfortably seated behind the wheel of your Volvo. On the way, the sky is white as if the first snowfall is about to come. You drive on, hoping to get there before it falls. Once you get to the office, you remember that December 1st is coming up and it's time to order your Volvo winter tires. But which tire should you choose? What size? Can I order a Volvo winter wheel kit or should I...
On September 21, 2022, the announcement was the first of many for Volvo and its CEO, Jim Rowan. In a series of videos, the Volvo Cars team announced that the next vehicles of the brand will enter a new era in terms of safety. The first to do so is the Volvo EX90, which will be officially unveiled by the brand in the coming weeks. New safety systems inside and out In the several videos unveiled,...
Since the new generation of Volvo XC60 released in 2017, the Swedish brand has never stopped evolving its SUV until developing a plug-in hybrid version with a range of 60kms. For the 2023 model, Volvo is offering new features on the XC60 that are not only limited to new colors: New interior finishes New exterior designs An accentuated hybridization Here are all the new features of the Volvo...
The 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge is one of the most appealing luxury plug-in hybrid compact sport utility vehicles on the market, especially after the improvements made this year. The XC60 Recharge gains a larger battery which translates into more range, but it also gets more power and more features. At the heart of the improvements made to the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge, we find a new 18.8 kWh...
Volvo announced that its entire lineup of 2022 Recharge plug-in hybrid vehicles will get improved range this year. The changes stem from an improvement in battery capacity which will allow Volvo Recharge model owners to go further without using a single drop of fuel. The table below highlights how each 2022 Volvo Recharge model is impacted in terms of range. Model Pure Electric Range*ˆ (km)...
Volvo Recharge is setting the new benchmark when it comes to luxury and efficiency in the premium vehicle segments. Volvo Recharge refers to the Swedish automaker’s lineup of plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles. Volvo offers electric and plug-in hybrid versions of its most popular vehicles including the Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90, and Volvo XC40. We thought we would take a look at the Volvo...
On our model year 2022 XC60, S60, V90 Cross Country and S90, the T5/T6 powertrains have been retitled to the B5/B6 as a result of the introduction of the new 48V mild hybrid system. The core of the 48V mild hybrid system is the ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) with an additional 13 horsepower (separate from the official 247/295-horsepower for the B5/B6). What is a Mild Hybrid? The mild...
Based on information gathered by several journalists, Volvo has seemingly decided on the name for it’s second all-electric model. It’s name? The Volvo C40. A new generation and a new concept for Volvo The first glimpses released show a new vehicle that, stylistically, looks like no other Volvo model before it. Certain sources claim it will have a completely new roofline as well as uniquely...
At Volvo, the future is electric. To increase the visibility of this vision, the brand has decided to create a new segment to be on this forefront: the Volvo Recharge range. All models hybrid or 100% electric A new visual signature will make these hybrid or electric models instantly recognisable. Since Volvo’s objective is to make every single model available as a hybrid or an electric variant,...