Volvo “round the world”

This looks like a hell of a lot of fun…

I’m not going to turn this into an advertising page for people selling their Volvo, but when I find a true bargain looking for a car myself — I’m going to share. Today, a beautiful Belgian Volvo XC90 from december ‘04 for €21.500. That’s well under average, and the car is very well-equipped.

mileage 157384 km
cylinder capacity 2401 cc
power 163 HP

features
ABS, airbag, alarm, alloy wheels, automatic a/c , board computer , central locking , cruise control , electric mirrors , electric windows , fog lamps, leather, maintenance booklet , passenger airbag, phone kit, power steering , radio CD, seat heating , side window airbags , stability control, start interrupter , towing hook, traction control , xenon lights

For €21.5k, that’s a sick deal!

Listing is right here!

No words — what can I say other than DAMMNNN!

The midsize wagon, Volvo V70 is all set for its new look in 2008. The distinctive style of this family car reflects that of Volvo S80 sedan. The raised hood and roof line which slopes down to the rear contributes to its sporty and powerful appearance. The recent third generation of Volvo V70 has been planned to be different from strong XC70 built at the similar platform, which is evolved from 850 Wagon as it was launched for 1998 model of the year.

The brand new Volvo V70 of 2008 will be on offer for the very first time along with its latest 235-horsepower 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder engine that is united with the 6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. It is also equipped with the turbocharged 5-cylinder.

The luxury and sophistication levels have been improvised as the seats are more comfortable and the pleasure is doubled with the music of its high-end audio system. Its slim center stack has even become a trademark for Volvo nowadays. The new hook and track system, 40/20/40 split folding rear seat and the large cargo area has also increased the utility of this exquisite model of Volvo V70.

Integrated booster seats, Blind Spot Information System and the collision Warning along with the brake Support are some of the safety features that makes Volvo V70 a good car option.

For a lover of SUV, Volvo is a well known name that hardly requires any introduction among car lovers. One of the most loved SUUV from Volvo is the Volvo XC 90 series that was first launched in the year 2002 and since then it has become a true favorite of every SUV lover.

In the year 2007, Volvo XC 90 was updated and luxurious interiors that made it more attractive and powerful. Volvo XC 90 is well know throughout the world for its safety features that is designed in such a way so as to so as to safeguard it from direct collision impacts. It is best known for its unique frontal structure that makes it crumple free along with pre decided positions for engine incase of a head collision. It comes with all leather upholstery, xenon headlamps and a refrigerator that makes it a complete luxury vehicle.

Volvo XC 90 comes with advanced whiplash system and impact absorb energy that keeps the rider safe and secure even in a deadly collision or an accident. Incase you are looking for a brand new edition of Volvo XC 90, Volvo is planning to launch a new series of Volvo XC 90 SUV’s in the year 2010.

Volvo maintains its status as the emperor of sports wagons makers with the introduction of Volvo V50, an S40 revived as a fashionable wagon. However, the Volvo V50 has not undergone any large changes, the rear and the front body is been bit highlighted and has been reshaped, appearing a small less boxy. Moreover, the rear bumper and the grill have been twisted a little bit to give it a more sophisticated look.

The central console offers more storage space and also accepts an auditory jack which was largely lacking behind. The handbrake in console has been redesigned as well. Furthermore, T5 model engine of Volvo V50 is much potent than the earlier models because of the nine horsepower improvement. The engine in addition, attains 30 mpg highway fuel effectiveness.

Also, the 2.4i gives an expected 22 mpg within the city, and 31 mpg at highway. The T5 AWD gives 20 mpg within the city where as 28 mpg at highway. The passionate drivers might like to pick the turbocharged engine of T5; as it gets approximately the similar fuel cost like the 2.4i. However, the handling of Volvo V50 is fun and smart with both the standard suspensions and sport tuned.

Volvo has shown some amazing new models in the light of their popular Volvo Ocean Race — and I found a whole lot of great photos of these new models on Car Scoop. The V70 and both the XC70 and XC90 SUV’s have gotten a little facelift for the occasion, and they look quite good — and rough!

I’m sure these will look awesome cruising the shores of Bretagne!

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An excellent review of the ever so awesome Volvo XC90 by Roadfly.com. If I were to have an infinite budget for an SUV, I’d go for the V8 XC90 any day.

I hate the fact safetly bla bla was stressed so much, but I guess it makes sense… A sexy, fast and manly SUV — with whiplash protection systems. You got it!

In the early seventies Volvo acquired the passenger car department Dutch company of the DAFS and marketed its small cars as Volvos, before he released the Dutch-arranged Volvo 340, which continued, to one of the wholesale cars in the BRITISH market in the eighties to be Volvo group, as one of the largest manufacturers of the commercial carriers in the world, took the initiative, in order to sell its automobile production 1998, in order to direct its efforts toward the market for commercial carriers completely.

Ford saw on the other hand advantages, if it acquired profitable prestige intermediary size a European car manufacturer, well famous for his security of aspects, than adding to its automotive Group.

The buy-back of the Volvo cars was announced 1998 on January 28, and in the following year the acquisition was accomplished at a price by $645 billion USD. Resulting from the repulsion of capital abilities the Volvo registered trade marks is used now by two different companies:

• Volvo group - a manufacturer of the commercial carriers, the etc. possessed by Swedish interests. * Volvo car - a manufacturer of the automobiles possessed by Ford Engine Company, in its automotive Group.
• Volvo Car Corporation is a part of the FoMoCo PAGS beside Jaguar-und land vagabond of Great Britain. Since its acquisition into the PAG, which grew the company in its distance of the carrier and year by year a larger competitor in the Luxux will segment increasingly.
• Volvo reached not the heights of MERCEDES BENZ and competes Jaguar or even sporty/luxury the manufacturer BMW and Audio. Volvo evenly with Acura, Cadillac, Lincoln and Saab.

Just after showing you the first pictures of the upcoming Volvo XC60 concept compact SUV car, we found this video report on the car on Youtube! It’s well worth checking out — as I believe it shows some of the downsides of the XC60 too: the plastic-looking interior, the somewhat useless additions — and the arrogance of the design team…

I still like the car — but communication-wise, that wasn’t the best work in my humble opinion. Enjoy!