VOLVO XC40 PHEV T5 RECHARGE

The very Swedish Volvo XC40 midsize SUV is now offered as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the PHEV T5 Recharge. STYLINGThese days Volvo is one of world’s automotive style leaders and in our opinion the XC40 is the best shape from the company in many years. With a chunky, almost cheeky, look it has an upright slightly-concave grille, deeply sculpted lower sections of the doors and upward swept D-pillars. We like the fact that the Volvo XC40 can be bought in two-tone paint. Check the Volvo Oz website for details… Read more

VOLVO P1800T

1964 Volvo 1800

The Volvo P1800 was shown publicly for the first time at the Brussels Salon in January 1960. Although nobody was surprised that Volvo had once more decided to produce a sports car, the `un-Swedish’ lines were something of a surprise. One of the most popular accessories were the spoked wheels which were fitted using the ordinary wheel nuts and looked the real thing. A new 75 kW B18B engine gave the car excellent performance and proved to be an extremely hard wearing sports car engine. Volvo was careful to point… Read more

VOLVO P1800T

1964 Volvo 1800

The Volvo P1800 was shown publicly for the first time at the Brussels Salon in January 1960. Although nobody was surprised that Volvo had once more decided to produce a sports car, the `un-Swedish’ lines were something of a surprise. One of the most popular accessories were the spoked wheels which were fitted using the ordinary wheel nuts and looked the real thing. A new 75 kW B18B engine gave the car excellent performance and proved to be an extremely hard wearing sports car engine. Volvo was careful to point… Read more

VOLVO XC90 2015 – 2019

2018 Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a large SUV with excellent interior space and a strong feeling of Swedish style it its interior and there’s a big emphasis on space and comfort. On sealed roads the ride is good while the steering and suspension work well. The XC90 isn’t the most nimble of vehicles, but it hangs on well in corners and you are protected by electronic traction controls. This includes a program that helps resist vehicle rollover. A practical feature is large areas of plastic protection strips to protect against damage… Read more

POLESTAR 2 PURE ELECTRIC CAR COMING TO AUSTRALIA

Polestar 2 is spearheading the introduction and development of new technologies for the Volvo Car Group. It’s the first fully electric vehicle to be crash tested, the first to feature new Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) technology, and the first to be fitted with new front-inner-side airbags within the Group. Polestar 2 debuts a new generation of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology, which will also make its way into other products from the Volvo Car Group. Pilot Assist is an advanced driver assistance system which provides acceleration, braking and… Read more

2020 VOLVO S60 T5 R-DESIGN REVIEW

Forget the boxy, but practical, shapes of the Volvo range – these are long gone and the latest generation Volvos are arguable in the most bold and stylish of any in the prestige marques. Volvo S60, the subject of this week’s road test, is the sedan, you can also buy a V60 station wagon. We will try to get into a wagon sometime soon. This is a midrange vehicle and competes with Audi A4, BMW 3, Jaguar XE and Merc C-Class, though it’s often lower-priced than they are. The pricing… Read more

2020 VOLVO XC40 T4 INSCRIPTION

The very Swedish Volvo XC40 midsize SUV has an excellent blend of style, performance and practicality. And it goes without saying it’s one of the safety vehicles on our roads. A new model, the XC40 Inscription was recently added to the range. A midrange variant, it features a powered front passenger seat, leather-trim, ambient interior lighting and a powered tailgate. A fascinating insight; by far the most commented-on feature of the XC40 Inscription we have been driving is the Orrefors Crystal gear selector. A great collaboration between the two upmarket… Read more

VOLVO XC60 2009 – 2017

2013 Volvo XC60

When launched in Australia in late 2008 the Volvo XC60 was described by the Swedish company as being a cross between a coupe and an SUV. But, we feel it’s a genuine SUV, certainly by the definition of SUVs today. Keep in mind that the XC60 is designed for use on Swedish roads that are likely to be snow and ice covered for months at a time, particularly in the northern areas of that country. However, it’s also suited to Aussie bush conditions, and obviously to snowfields in Australia. Almost… Read more

VOLVO XC40 T4 INSCRIPTION

The very Swedish Volvo XC40 midsize SUV has an excellent blend of style, performance and practicality. And it goes without saying it’s one of the safety vehicles on our roads. Volvo has just revised its XC40 range and added a new model called Inscription. Sitting midway between the existing Momentum and the sporty R-Design the Inscription features a powered front passenger seat, leather-trim, ambient interior lighting and a powered tailgate. It is the subject of this review. The XC40 is slightly larger than others in its class, at 4425mm long,… Read more

VOLVO XC40 T5 R-DESIGN

Volvo has executed a complete turnaround in the last couple of decades. Once regarded as having boring but very practical shapes and concentrating heavily on safety the Volvo XC40 is now very much a style leader. Yet, despite its bold lines, the XC40 retains a solid degree of practicality. While it doesn’t have the van-like capacity of the much-loved square-tailed old Swedish wagons it still has decent carrying capacity. If the XC40 isn’t big enough for you there are its big brothers, the XC60 and XC90. There are also high-riding… Read more