First official Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo V60 plug-in Hybrid

GOTHENBURG : May 10, 2011 - All in all, Volvo Car Corporation enters the sustainability rally with three cars that emphasise the company's leadership in combining environmental technology with a full luxury car experience.


The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the Volvo C30 Electric and the Volvo V50 DRIVe featured in Berlin are three examples of Volvo Car Corporation's uncompromising attitude to green motoring.

"In order to get true car enthusiasts to think green, you have to offer them the opportunity to drive with low carbon dioxide emissions without taking away the adrenaline rush that promotes genuine driving pleasure," says Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at Volvo Car Corporation. He adds:

"Since the Michelin Challenge Bibendum drives include acceleration and handling tests as well as energy efficient driving, we expect that our cars will do very well. All of them are just as well equipped, comfortable, sporty and safe as all Volvo models."

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - three cars in one

The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which makes its official road test debut at Michelin Challenge Bibendum, integrates the very best properties from three different car types into a single attractive sports wagon. The driver chooses the preferred driving mode via three buttons on the instrument panel: Pure, Hybrid and Power.

• In Pure mode the car runs only on its electric motor as much as possible. The driving range is up to 50 km.
• In the default Hybrid mode the diesel engine and electric motor interact to provide the optimal balance between driving pleasure and low environmental impact. Emissions of CO₂ (NEDC) are 49 g/km, corresponding to diesel fuel consumption of 1.9 l/100 km. The car's total range is up to 1200 km.
• In Power mode the technology is optimised to give the car the best possible performance. The diesel engine and electric motor have a combined power output 215 + 70 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 + 200 Nm.

The car's front wheels are driven by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre turbodiesel producing 215 hp/440 Nm. The rear axle has a 70 hp electric motor, which receives power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

The V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which will be available on the market in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall.

Volvo C30 Electric

Volvo C30 Electric - 150 km with almost zero emissions

The Volvo C30 Electric is as well-equipped, comfortable, sporty and safe as the standard C30 - while at the same time offering the driver a range of up to 150 kilometres per charge with almost zero carbon dioxide emissions.

The car has a 111 hp electric motor delivering 220 Nm of torque. The 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is recharged via a regular 230 volt power socket. A full 10-ampere charge takes approximately 10 hours. This time drops to less than seven hours with 16A.

The certified range according to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) is 163 km. However, Volvo Cars specifies up to 150 kilometres as the car's practical range. The energy produced during engine braking is used to regenerate the battery.

The C30 Electric accelerates from 0 to 70 km/h in just 6.5 seconds. The car has a top speed of 130 kilometres an hour.

Volvo V50 DRIVe

Volvo V50 DRIVe

The Volvo V50 DRIVe is equipped with a 1.6-litre common rail turbo diesel featuring start/stop and several other refinements that bring CO₂ emissions down to 99 g/km. The engine produces 115 hp/270 Nm and fuel consumption (EU Combined) is 3.8 litres per 100 km.

Volvo's DRIVe badge sits on the models that offer the best environmental performance in their segments. "We have moved ahead very quickly since we launched our first three 119 gram models in Paris in the autumn of 2008. The fact that we now have seven models below 120 g/km, three of them below 100 grams, emphasises that few of our competitors can match us in the drive for increasingly eco-efficient cars," says Peter Mertens. He concludes:

"The V60 Plug-in Hybrid and the C30 represents our ambition bring electric power into the Volvo showrooms as soon as possible. The cars shown at Michelin Challenge Bibendum are part of test fleets that are very close to production quality."

Michelin Challenge Bibendum

Michelin Challenge Bibendum is an international event that combines technical tests and evaluations, demonstrations and test drives to gauge the progress of vehicles, energies and technologies. Technologies and trends are debated in forums and conferences. Private and public sector opinion leaders and decision-makers gauge the advances and future sustainable energy paths for a better mobility.

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

2011 Volvo V70 R-Design

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 cars to suit individual tastes. The Executive version of the S80 radiates exclusive luxury while our R-Design models are developed for buyers who want an extra sporty look," says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Car Corporation.

2011 Volvo S80

The Volvo S80 is the most exclusive Volvo sedan model - and the Executive version features details that emphasise the sober Scandinavian design and the sophisticated comfort of the spacious sedan.

The Executive badge gives a discreet hint that this is an S80 beyond the norm. Inside, the upgraded S80 Executive is the first Volvo model with an instrument panel top in leather, available in espresso brown or off black. Among the interior details that give the S80 Executive a more exclusive character are ventilated soft leather seats with massage function, leather door panels, an integrated analogue clock on the instrument panel and the aluminium centre consol storage.

Specially designed, extra thick carpets reinforce the sober impression. The opportunity to install a fridge in the rear seat, combined with a set of Swedish crystal glasses, also contributes to the enhanced feeling of luxury and comfort.

Specially designed details and new wheels

The V70 R-Design comes with a number of specially developed exterior and interior design details.
The exterior has unique design details in the front, LED turning indicators integrated into door mirrors with silk metal covers and a unique, diamond cut 18-inch wheel called "Ixion".
On the inside, there are leather upholstery trimmed in off black, leather around the gear selector, and black floor-mats with contrasting stitching.

V70 R-Design is available together with all drivelines, which also makes it possible to choose the 1.6-litre DRIVe diesel with CO2 emissions at 119g/km.

Volvo Sensus - ergonomic high-tech

Both the S80 Executive and the V70 R-Design feature the latest Volvo Sensus infotainment system. In Volvo Sensus, all information is presented on a five-inch or seven-inch colour screen in the upper part of the centre stack. The screen is positioned high up to make it easy for the driver to keep his or her eyes on the road.
"Concern for the individual's wellbeing is the very core of our Scandinavian origin and these unique versions of the S80 and V70 mark yet another step forward in our determination to be the brand that best interprets what buyers of modern prestige cars want," says Volvo Car Corporation's President and CEO Stefan Jacoby.

Images : 2011 Volvo S80 / V70 R-Design

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2011 Volvo C30 BEV

Volvo presented a driveable prototype electric car in September 2009. Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is now being shown at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit companies to take one further step in the development process. Both feature a full interior and full instrumentation, as well as improved battery packs.

"The first prototype to help us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packs and safety issues. We have discussed this challenge without sacrificing cool the Volvo C30 and fun-to-drive my personality. very pleased with the results. Volvo C30 in Detroit electric BEV is a much more complete product, "said Lennart Stegland, Director Volvo Car Special Vehicles.

The next step in 2010 is a factory-built series of test cars. Selected users will drive the test fleet during a two-year trial period in order to provide Volvo Cars with valuable experience. Not just technical but also behavioural.

The Swedish Energy Agency is supporting the project by contributing SEK 150 million towards its funding.

Volvo presents Concept Universe: A luxury Volvo for China and the world

Volvo Concept Universe

SHANGHAI : April 19, 2011 - At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2011, Volvo Car Corporation visualises a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design for car buyers with exquisite tastes.

The Concept Universe is a large, luxurious sedan with a new human-centric design language that honours the beautiful lines of classic Volvo models.

"The Concept Universe offers the world a sneak preview of what people can expect from our next top-of-the-line sedan," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo Car Corporation's long-term strategy is to be a successful, truly global company with products designed around our customers' needs and lifestyle.

Scandinavian Design is about understanding and caring about people. Volvo Car Corporation aims to be the brand that best interprets what buyers of modern luxury cars want.

The Concept Universe has been designed to spark a subconscious desire and a feeling of eternal beauty.

It moves towards the future with its coupe-like roofline and contemporary, solid rear, but it also echoes Volvo's proud heritage by borrowing design cues from classic models of the past.

"Just like fine luxury goods, this design feels handcrafted and durable enough to stand the test of time," says Peter Horbury, Vice President Design at Volvo Car Corporation. "We will compete with the best with our special kind of Scandinavian Design. It is unmatched in performance and technology, but without superficiality or complication."

User-focused and pure

The interior of the Concept Universe is a comfortable, cultivated environment that is also user-focused and refreshingly uncomplicated. It is driver-orientated in the front and comfortably relaxed in the rear.

The in-command driver environment has intuitive controls and a touch-screen that approaches the hand when the driver reaches towards it - with everything operated from a seat that is inspired by ultra-comfortable chairs.

Passengers in the rear seat are embraced by pure comfort. The interior moulds into the rear seat and becomes part of the seating environment.

The dynamic feel and the dark colour scheme of the front seats fades seamlessly towards the rear until it fully transforms into a light rear seat haven of calmness. Concept Universe is full of classic forms, materials and textures, used with a twist to create a special contemporary luxury experience.

"The Concept Universe is exceptionally refined, yet with all the simplistic assets that make Volvo champions of the uncomplicated. There is a growing appreciation for this ingenious blend of design and technology among modern luxury car buyers. This trend paves the way for our success. We are convinced that our special brand of luxury has a great future," Peter Horbury concludes.

"Our aim is to be the brand that best understands what buyers of modern luxury cars want. We are eager to hear what the most demanding Chinese customers think of this luxurious concept. Later, we will show the design in Europe and the United States in order to bring it into the global context that we are aiming for with all our car models," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

Images : Volvo Concept Universe

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2011 Volvo C30 Polestar Concept

Inside, the practicality is clearly not the main priority, there is room for only four people. The consequences of broad shoulders outside the narrow rear cabin. Instead of squeezing on the bench, Volvo has fitted two chairs, but it really works very well, allowing adults to sit comfortably. Only pity is not easy to access, you first have to fold the front seat, and then use a separate switch to slide forward.

This Volvo C30 Concept is impressive from the engine power point of view, coming equipped with a 2.5 liter capacity turbo engine, the same from Ford Focus RS, which is able to develop up to 405 horsepower and a torque of 510 Nm. Volvo C30 is equipped with a AWD Haldex traction and a Quaife differential.

2011 Volvo C70 Ice White Edition

Edition of the Volvo C70 Interior Ice Calcite White offers deluxe leather upholstery with black interior inlays and aluminum trim. It is equipped with security features such as Roll-Over Protection System, Side Impact Protection System, Inflatable Curtain airbag, and the Whiplash Protection System.

The exterior appeal is also boosted with 18” Midir diamond cut alloy wheels. The Volvo C70 is an extraordinary sports coupe that can transform itself into a full convertible at the touch of a button. The unique three-piece metal roof goes up or down in less than 30 seconds and makes the Volvo C70 two cars in one: a sports coupe that offers excellent performance and agile handling, and a beautiful convertible just right for open-sky motoring.

Volvo C70 Ice White Edition is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0D diesel engine (136PS), which emits 161g/km CO2 and returns up to 46.3mpg fuel economy on the combined cycle. Options include Volvo’s Powershift gearbox for £1,400 – a six-speed twin-clutch transmission which provides the comfort of a full automatic mode with the performance of a manual. Powershift versions return up to 44.8mpg and 167g/km CO2.

2011 Volvo V60 Executive Car

We have introduced all-new 2011 Volvo V60 station wagon, it is still an important segment for Volvo. Volvo has confirmed that the V60 will go on sale locally in the first quarter of 2011. But not yet announced pricing and specifications.

2011 Volvo V60 is a prime example of Volvo, Using the latest design of their language and sporty with an aggressive attitude. A styling package gives the opportunity to increase still further sporty attitude. Available in a range of accessories, styling package includes front and rear skid plates, decorative trim front, side dishes abrasions, special exhaust tailpipes and 18-inch wheels are unique.

Volvo's design team worked hard to spiff up the posterior Volvo V60. A strong character line. Exterior color chosen carefully to emphasize the outline of a model of inspiration. Of the 15 colors available are two new colors, Copper and more classic shine Vibrant elektrum Gold.

2011 Volvo V60 is equipped with new GTDI engine 1.6-liter, which is available in two versions: 1.6 GTDI (T3) with 150 horsepower and T4 with 180 horsepower. 180 bhp engine offers maximum torque of 240 Nm from just 1500 rpm all the way up to 5000 rpm. During the short-term overboost, it provides an impressive 270 Nm of torque.

The 2.0T, T5 and T4 are available in combination with automatic transmission or six-speed Volvo Powershift six-speed manual gearbox, while the T3 comes with a manual gearbox.

Volvo V60 The new production plant was built at Volvo Cars in Torslanda, Sweden. The first cars will be delivered to customers in the fall of 2010.