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2012 Volvo C70 Inscription

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

2012 Volvo C70

Volvo Announces Pricing of the 2012 C70 Inscription

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) today announced that its 2012 C70 Inscription package – on sale during the first quarter of next year – will retail for $3,900. The C70 Inscription is a modified version of Volvo’s C70 hardtop convertible featuring added horsepower and torque, and unique interior and exterior details.

Exclusive to the North American market, the C70 Inscription offers performance tuning to the Engine Control Module (ECM). Provided by Polestar, a Swedish racing and performance products company partnered with Volvo Cars, the tuning optimizes engine output in a variety of ways. More air and fuel are funneled into the combustion chambers and spark timing is advanced, creating notable performance gains. The turbocharged inline 5-cylinder engine generates 250 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm. Seamless power is routed to the front wheels through a 5-speed Geartronic automatic transmission.

The Inscription package introduces several new features on the C70, including 18-inch black Midir wheels with polished rims and spokes, a black grille surrounded by chrome, Sovereign Hide upholstery, a leather-covered dashboard, and Inscription floor mats, hand brake lever and front headrests. It’s available in just two colors: Ice White and Black Sapphire Metallic.

C70 T5 Pricing
2012 C70 T5 – $40,450
Destination – $875

Inscription Package – $3,900
250 hp and 273 lb.-ft. torque (+23 hp and 37 lb.-ft. torque)
18-inch Midir wheel with polished spokes and gloss black finish
Leather-covered dash with contrasting stitching
Active dual Xenon headlights
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with chrome trim
Grille with gloss black finish
Rear spoiler
Aluminum sport pedals

Befitting a car of this stature, the C70 Inscription is a limited-production vehicle with an annual global volume of just 2,000 units. North America will see only 500 models of this exemplary automobile in 2012.

: 2012 Volvo C70

: 2012 Volvo C70

: 2012 Volvo C70 Inscription

2012 Volvo C70 Inscription

2012 Volvo C70

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2012 Volvo XC90 new specs

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

2012 Volvo XC90

The Volvo Car Corporation is rejuvenating the successful Volvo XC90.

The refinements to the iconic SUV include more sophisticated lines and materials and an even more rewarding driving experience.

The XC90 owner can stay in touch with the parked vehicle via a new mobile application for an iPhone or Android smart phone.

“The XC90 still boasts all the virtues that have made it one of our most successful models ever. The spacious and flexible crossover combines excellent handling and comfort with superior get-you-there ability and flexibility. Now we have upgraded the XC90 with a number of features that emphasise the large SUV’s unique blend of sophisticated elegance and capable ruggedness,” says Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at the Volvo Car Corporation.

The XC90 is designed to give an elegant, muscular and robust impression. This has been reinforced through a number of refined details.

New Day Running Lights give the front more character. The redesigned silver metallic bumper bar as well as silver roof rails are standard on all variants. There is a new lower door moulding and all XC90 versions are fully colour-coordinated.

The new tail lamps have dual light guides, LED brake lights and a silver turn indicator bulb (still with orange light). The news features also include six-spoke 18-inch wheels in silver matt finish.

More luxurious interior

A number of refinements have been made to give the XC90 interior an even more luxurious aura, including the three-spoke steering wheel, aluminium décor as standard and the watch dial-inspired instrument design with white lighting.

The tailgate is divided into an upper and a lower section. It now comes with a new, colour-coordinated leather grab handle. The load cover has also been redesigned.

The seating position gives the driver an in-command feeling. Seven seats are standard on most markets. All the passenger seats can be folded to create a fully flat loading floor.

Exclusive Executive version and sporty R-Design

The XC90 is also available in an even more exclusive Executive version with a number of features that further elevate its level of cosseting luxury, such as soft leather seats with ventilation and massage as well as a number of details with a more exclusive finish.

The R-Design version boosts the XC90′s sporty aura and gives the car a more driver-focused character. On top of the special chassis, the new R-design version also features redesigned upholstery, inlays, door panels and new 19-inch wheels.

Six-cylinder petrol engine and two turbo diesels

The in-line, six-cylinder 3.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine offers 243 hp and maximum torque is 320 Nm. Fuel consumption (EU Combined) is 11.4 l/100 km (265 g CO2 per kilometre).

The Volvo XC90 can also be specified with a choice of two turbo diesels:

The high-performance D5 with 200 horsepower and 420 Nmof torque.
The Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 2.4-litre, five-cylinder D3 with 163 hp and 340 Nm of torque.
Fuel consumption (EU Combined) is 8.3 l/100 km with the D5 and 8.2 l/100 km with the D3. The corresponding CO2 figures are 219 g/km and 216 g/km respectively.

Bluetooth music streaming and new mobile application

The Volvo On Call system can now be combined with Bluetooth mobile phone connection. The system has been upgraded with music streaming from a preferred Bluetooth enabled portable music player. Volvo is the only car brand to offer Bluetooth music streaming throughout the entire vehicle range.

New too is a mobile application that makes sure that the driver can stay in touch with the parked car via an iPhone or Android smart phone. The mobile application is an extension of Volvo On Call.

Wide range of features

Owners of all new Volvos from Model Year 2012 with Volvo On Call can download the mobile application that opens up a range of possibilities, such as:

Car locator. The location of the car is shown on a map. There is also a digital compass that points the driver in the right direction.
Remote heater start. If the car is equipped with a parking heater, it can be started or timer programmed via the mobile app.
Vehicle dashboard. This feature gives the driver access to a wide range of information: fuel level, remaining range to empty tank, average fuel consumption, average speed, odometer reading and trip meter reading.

Car check. The mobile app performs a “health” check of the car, displaying information about bulbs, brake fluid level, coolant level, engine oil level and engine oil pressure.

“Creating an intuitive and ergonomically optimised relationship with the car is part of our aim to offer a feeling of relaxed control. The mobile application is much more than a gadget. It is the first step in our connectivity strategy. We have started to build a bridge to the future – and the mobile app will be extended with a range of possibilities,” says Peter Mertens.

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: 2012 Volvo XC90

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2012 Volvo XC90

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2012 Volvo S60 Performance Project

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

2012 Volvo S60

Volvo Car Australia Unveils S60 Performance Project

Melbourne: Volvo Car Australia has pulled the wraps of a performance version of its S60 flagship sedan.

The S60 T6 already boasts excellent performance credentials in its class but the Swedish car maker has upped the ante by developing a new project, dubbed the S60 Performance Project.

The show car is based on the S60 T6 R Design. It is an Australian initiative and utilises two partnerships within the Volvo family – Polestar and Heico.

The engine software upgrade comes from Volvo’s racing arm, Polestar. Power increases by 18kW to 242kW while torque is increased by 40Nm to 480Nm with up to 22 per cent gains in power and torque at various parts of the rev range.

The S60 Performance Project sits on unique 19-inch Heico wheels and the German tuning house has also provided an exhaust system to further accentuate the S60′s great engine note. The Heico wheels are shod with Pirelli tyres.

Polestar was founded in 1996 in collaboration with Volvo in order to drive forward Volvo’s investment in racing. Since then, Polestar has competed with the 850, S40, S60 and2 now the C30 Volvo models. The company’s core business is focused on development and competition in racing.

Volvo and Heico also have a long standing partnership. It all began in 1989 with the grand opening of the Hedtke Volvo dealership in Weiterstadt, Germany. “Volvo is not traditionally recognized for performance in Australia but that is changing,” says Volvo Car Australia Managing Director Matt Braid.

“The S60 T6 already boasts excellent performance credentials and the S60 Performance Project takes that even further. With the extra power, torque and unique wheels and exhaust system the S60 Performance Project really is a very special edition S60.”

Like the R Design models the S60 Performance Project has been lowered by 15mm and features sports suspension that includes monotube damping at the rear, 15 per cent stiffer springs and the bushings that are 20 percent stiffer compared with the dynamic chassis in the regular S60 models.

Inside, the S60 Performance Project has the R Design interior which adds sports seats with firmer side bolstering, leather clad three spoke steering wheel, dials with blue surrounds and aluminium ridged pedals.

Volvo Car Australia is currently evaluating S60 Performance Project. Depending on customer demand there may be the option to build the S60 show car in limited numbers.