Volvo has introduced the Volvo SC90 Sedan concept, which is designed by Nouphone J. Bansasine from the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center. The new Volvo SC90 Sedan Concept is the sports car with an aggressive fascia and its fastback roof line to the aerodynamic rear end. BMW and Mercedes may have a new competitor soon in 2015. According to rumors, the Volvo SC90 Sedan Concept will be based on a hybrid system. [CarScoop]
The new Volvo FMX Truck is built to boost the company’s presence in the construction market. The truck is powered by either an 11-liter powerplant capable of anywhere between 330 and 450 horsepower or a 13-liter lump with 380-500 horsepower depending on configuration. The larger of the two engines produces around 1,800 lb-ft of torque – more than both the 2011 Ford Super Duty and 2011 Chevrolet Duramax combined. [Autoblog]
Volvo UK has recently announced prices and full specification details for the all-new S60 sedan. Prices for the mid-size sedan range from £23,295 ($35,925) for the entry-level D3 ES (163PS) up to £36,745 ($56,663) for the top-of-the-range T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium. The range of engines you get with the S60 includes a five-cylinder 2.0-liter D3 with 163hp and 400Nm of torque which averages 54.3mpg, a twin-turbo D5 with 205hp and 420Nm of torque and 53 mpg fuel economy, and a 3.0-liter six-cylinder petrol engine that generates 304hp and 440 Nm of torque with fuel economy of 28.5 mpg. [Motor Ward]
Volvo will launch the XC30 Compact Crossover in 2012. As a competitor to the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz BLK, the car will be powered by a range of gasoline and turbodiesel engines as well as a Haldex-sourced all-wheel drive system. The Volvo XC30 would be Volvo’s fourth crossover vehicle after the XC90, XC70, and XC60. [The College Driver]
Volvo has recently upgraded the S60 with the new Pedestrian Detection System that consists of the in-collision detection system and auto-breaking. The new system empowers your car to make some pretty cool decisions and uses the full brake power. You can receive an up close and personal look at this new technology at the upcoming 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. More»
Volvo has released several new details on their upcoming 2011 S60 sedan for the US market. Based on the informations we got, the S60 will be equipped with a 3.0-liter turbocharged T6 engine coupled to a six-speed automatic Geartronic transmission that generates 300 hp and 325 lb.-ft. of torque. 0 to 60 mph can be reached in 6.2 seconds with a top speed rated at 155 mph. Meanwhile, safety features will include Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control for tighter cornering, City Safety (car automatically brakes if the driver fails to react in time when the vehicle in front slows down or stops) and Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. The 2011 Volvo S60 will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2nd. More»
