The Volvo XC70 was hailed as the 2012
Executive Crossover at the 8th Annual C! Awards and has once again proven that
it is the top choice when it comes to excellent cross country transport.
The Volvo XC70 is a sophisticated and
elegant car for an active urban life and a reliable partner for all kinds of
exciting adventures. A unique soft nose, characterized by a larger grille and
headlamps, it is complemented with the dark colored body panels for an
exclusive, rugged impression. The tailgate's upper section has a sportier
forward-leaning stance. The tailgate overlaps the tail lamps, providing an even
wider opening. The glass goes further down at the sides, enhancing rear view
while the rails are integrated into the A-pillar moldings.
Designed to be functional, the
40/20/40-split rear seat has integrated seat belt to share with you and yours
while the luggage compartment volume of 555L (ISO V211) is big enough for a
variety of loads and has a storage space under the floor that is locked when
the tailgate is shut. An upgraded turbodiesel D5 engine now delivers 215hp and
420Nm of torque and is coupled with Dynamic Stability and Traction Control that
ensures driving fun.
Celebrate life knowing that the Volvo
XC70 has been developed to give a first-class driving experience. Based largely
on a pliant ride and secure road holding capabilities, this executive crossover
ensures high stability which is particularly important when driving with many
passengers and a lot of luggage.
The chassis technology has also been
further developed to provide even more stable and more controlled road manners.
The suspension system and engine installation have been enhanced to ensure
high-class comfort.
In 2008, the Volvo XC70 won as the
Luxury Cross Over- Wagon 4WD at the Philippine Car of the Year Awards, Best 4x4
Estate of the Year in the UK and Best Crossover in Russia’s Car of the Year
awards, among others. A perfect balance of luxury, safety, reliability, the
Volvo XC70 is without a doubt, an executive crossover designed around you.
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Volvo Philippines shares the pride with the All-New Volvo V40 receiving top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP collision test. The overall result is the best ever recorded by the institute.
"A fantastic result. We are very proud to have one of the world's safest cars and we're taking yet another important step toward our 2020 target - that nobody should die or be seriously injured in a Volvo," says Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor Safety at Volvo Car Corporation.
As of 2009 European safety institute Euro NCAP presents an overall rating for each car model whose safety it tests. Separate tests are carried out in four different sub-categories, which are then ranked to produce an overall grade. The four categories are adults occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist.
It is not only the overall result that is record-high. The All-New Volvo V40's protection for adults for was also the best result ever recorded in a test, no less than 98 percent. During the development of the all-new Volvo V40, the goal was to build in the same safety level as in larger cars. The holistic approach, a strong structure and systems such as the WHIPS whiplash protection system form the basis for the excellent result.
In the safety assist category, the Volvo V40 scores maximum points. "The new Volvo V40 was launched as the most intelligent and the safest car in its segment, and it is truly packed with active safety systems such as auto brake, Pedestrian Detection to shield pedestrians, Lane Keeping Aid which helps the driver stay within his or her lane, and BLIS which helps the driver detect vehicles in the offset rear ‘blind spot'," says Thomas Broberg.
In the pedestrian protection category, the Volvo V40 also sets a new record. One important factor here is the innovative, unique pedestrian airbag. Sensors in the front of the car detect any contact with a pedestrian. A pyrotechnical charge releases the bonnet hinges and elevates the bonnet with the help of an airbag. The inflated airbag's cushioning effect combined with the increased distance to the hard components in the engine compartment help protect the pedestrian's head in any impact. The Euro NCAP description of the system says, among other things, that "the system worked well, the bonnet offering good protection in all areas likely to be struck by a pedestrian's head, making the V40 the first car to score maximum points in this area."
Volvo Car Corporation had already previously received the Euro NCAP Advanced Award for its City Safety system, which is fitted as standard in all versions of the V40. City Safety operates at speeds of up to 50 km/h, which is more than any other car manufacturer offers in similar systems.
"We work continuously on improving the already high safety level of our cars through ongoing research into the reasons behind road accidents and by gaining in-depth understanding of the results of actual collisions," says Thomas Broberg.
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