Category: Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 passes 500,000 units sold milestone

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The Volvo XC60, Volvo Car Group’s (Volvo Cars) best-selling model since 2009, passed the 500,000 units sold mark in April. It has taken the model only little over half a decade to reach this milestone.

The XC60’s excellent sales performance is another indicator of Volvo Cars’ strong growth in recent years and future potential. The model, which has been on sale since 2008, has steadily seen its sales volumes increase since its introduction. In 2012 the XC60 breached the 100,000 mark for the first time with 106,203 units sold, while in 2013 over 114,000 units were sold. During the first four months of 2014 Volvo Cars sold 41,920 XC60s, an increase of 24.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2013.

‘With the XC60 we have shown that we have the ability to compete on equal terms with our German rivals like BMW and Audi, and it gives us strength to do the same with future models,’ says Alain Visser, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Cars. “This is a car that is not only a success today but will continue to be one in future.”

The destination for the 500,000th XC60 was the United States. The US is also the market that has sold the most XC60s (thus far around 73,000 units), closely followed by China with around 70,000 units sold, and then Germany, Sweden and the UK.

There are several reasons for the success of the Volvo XC60, says Alain Visser. Part of the explanation is that the car came at the right time, while it also carried forward the confidence that was built up with the success of the XC90.

“Most of all, the XC60 is a timeless model and a very good representation of what Volvo’s brand stands for,” says Alain Visser. “The ability to personalise the model with a wide range of accessories has also been an important factor in its success.”

“I see no reason why more of our models won’t sell just as well,” Alain Visser concludes. “For example, we are confident that the V40 will achieve over 100,000 units sold during this year and I see that as just one more step on the journey towards our long-term goal of selling 800,000 cars annually.”

New Volvos debut at 2014 MIAS

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Guests at the 2014 Manila International Auto Show will be up for a treat as Volvo Philippines showcases new Volvo models. Slated on April 3-6 at the World Trade Center, visitors will behold the All-New V40 Cross Country and the reimagined 2014 Volvo XC60. These two carry the smart luxury characteristics that make driving a Volvo a uniquely enjoyable experience.

All-New Volvo V40 Cross Country
With its rugged design cues, increased ride height and a whole range of technological innovations, the All-New Volvo V40 Cross Country is the perfect companion for a spontaneous adventure. This muscular 5-door V40 sibling includes protective body panels, bigger wheels and tires and an increased ride height, making rutted tracks and rough ground less of a challenge. It incorporates all the best of contemporary Scandinavian design, with added attitude. A true Swedish looker, the cabin features ergonomically designed seats that feature a unique two-tone design and accent stitching. With the Volvo Sensus, one can adjust the brightness of the interior LED lights as well as choose from seven different theater light modes to create the desired ambience. Or switch to temperature lighting, which automatically envelops the interior in colors that match the climate control settings. Being a Volvo, you can expect that it benefits from class-leading automotive safety, featuring a range of innovative technologies including Adaptive Cruise Control, Pedestrian Airbag technology*, Pedestrian Detection* with full auto-brake and City Safety, which automatically brakes the car in an emergency at speeds of up to 50km/h. It’s all part of IntelliSafe, Volvo’s complete approach to car safety. It can also be equipped with Park Assist Pilot that makes parallel parking less of a hassle and can park the V40 automatically. Locally available in petrol or diesel, the V40 Cross Country is a nimble, spacious, and fuel-efficient Volvo that gives you plenty of versatility and style.

Volvo XC60 SUV
Enjoy the marriage of capability and performance with Volvo’s XC60. Excellent road-handling coupled with Corner Traction Control allows the XC60 driver complete control whether in the highway or on twisty mountain roads. The purposeful, wide new grille and daytime running lights make the XC60 stand out in a crowd. Everything, from the classic Volvo V-shaped sculpted bonnet to the iconic floating center stack, enhances the car’s distinguished looks. Enjoy intuitive and advanced connection with Volvo Sensus. With three modes to choose from, the unique Adaptive Digital Display can be personalized to suit your mood. Choose from three fuel-efficient engines and enjoy horsepower of up to 304 and a torque of 440Nm.

Smart Luxury and Volvo’s new breed
Other Volvo models will also be on display including the All-New Volvo V40 that won the 2013-2014 Premium Crossover Wagon of the Year at the recently concluded Car of the Year Awards. Also on the spotlight is a very special, personalized Polestar-powered Volvo C30 with R-Design characteristics. Both carry the dynamic personality of the new breed of Volvos.

People can check out more about the new Volvo line through the Smart Luxury microsite and Volvo website at www.volvophils.com. Volvo redefines luxury through Smart Luxury, a fresh take in delivering cars that combine style and substance, form and function, practicality and performance. For Volvo, luxury is not about meaningless excess or wasteful extravagance but the emotion that comes from driving a car that is designed with people in mind.

Volvo XC60 Winner of the 2013 Ateneo Law Homecoming

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A winning drive. Atty. Ruel Soriano gets the key to his brand new Volvo XC60. He is flanked by Atty. Wilman C. Pollisco (left), Ateneo Law Class ’89 Board of Trustees and Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla (right), President of Scandinavian Motors Corporation, Volvo Philippines and a member of Ateneo Law Class ’89.

Volvo Philippines was the official partner of the 2013 Ateneo Law Homecoming with the sleek and spirited Volvo XC60 as the grand prize. This event is for the benefit of Ateneo Law School’s scholarship, infrastructure and systems development programs and Ateneo Law Alumni Association Inc.

Get the Volvo Advantage

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Take advantage of driving home a brand new S60 and XC60 through Volvo Philippine’s Advantage offer. Enjoy preferential rates for the Volvo S60 starting at PhP2,295,000.00 and the XC60 starting at PhP2,995,000.00. These are among many advantages you get for a more rewarding Volvo ownership experience.

The Design Advantage
Experience a broader stroke of elegance with each vehicle’s unique design. Utilizing free-flowing lines from the front that creates a more sophisticated look, it is complimented by muscular shoulders at the back. The cabin is designed with a premium finish, from the floating center stack angled towards the driver, ergonomically designed seats for added comfort and materials carefully chosen and tested for allergies.

The Dynamic Advantage
The Volvo XC60 is the world’s first car that can stop its self and it’s locally available diesel variant D5 is the 2013 C! Annual Award’s Best Premium SUV. With City Safety, a world first rear-end collision avoidance technology that is now active at speeds of up to 35kph, it helps prevent or mitigate collisions between your Volvo and the car in front by applying full automatic braking force. This feature is also standard among many models of the Volvo car range.

The 2012-2013 Car of the Year Best Premium Midsized Car, the Volvo S60 boosts dynamic performance. The Dynamic Stability Control with Advanced Stability Control enhances stability and helps prevent potential skids at an early stage. Corner Traction Control (CTC) helps create sharper turn-in to corners, less understeer and more fun behind the wheel. It works by braking the inside driven wheel if it starts to lose its grip through a corner, while sending the power to the outer wheel instead.

Smart Advantage
The Volvo XC60 and S60 boasts of intuitive technologies designed to make your life less complicated. With Volvo Sensus, you can personalize your car’s information and entertainment settings to give you more time to enjoy your drive. With the Bluetooth hands-free system, sync and play the music from your mobile device with ease. You can even make a call via the buttons at the center console while your mobile device is connected.

An array of upgrades and customization options are also available to interested clients. There’s the Volvo Polestar Package Upgrade that optimizes your car’s engine performance. For example, a Volvo S60 3.0L T6 with 304hp and 400Nm of torque will have 329hp and 440Nm of torque after the upgrade. All these without affecting the vehicle’s warranty or fuel consumption. The Polestar upgrade is done via a software download and can be finished during the vehicle’s regular service maintenance.

Personalize the car’s look with R-Design styling accessories for a more performance inspired-look. Sports pedals, bumpers, twin tail pipes and larger alloy wheels are among the many choices available to make Volvo a bit more you.

Ownership Advantage
An array of ownership packages, from flexible financing terms, leasing, and trade-up options are available to suit your preference. With our expanding network of dealers, test drive the Volvo of your choice by visiting or calling Volvo Makati, Volvo North Edsa, Volvo Alabang and Volvo Cebu.

Volvo XC60 is the First Luxury SUV to Achieve a TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

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Latest test makes Volvo the only luxury manufacturer with two TOP SAFETY PICK+ vehicles

The 2013 Volvo XC60 earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) new small overlap frontal crash test, currently making it the first and only midsize luxury SUV to achieve such results.

Thanks to its top marks in the latest test, Volvo is now the only luxury manufacturer with two TOP SAFETY PICK+ vehicles. The 2013 Volvo S60 sports sedan received the Institute’s highest safety honor in an earlier test.

“We’re so confident in our safety heritage that we went ahead and volunteered the XC60 for the test,” said VCNA President and CEO John Maloney. “We don’t design our vehicles to pass a specific crash test; we design them to pass the most important test of all, everyday life.”

The 2013 Volvo XC60 and S60 both earned the top rating of “good” in the tests. IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in a moderate overlap frontal crash, small overlap frontal crash, side impact and rollover, plus evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts. TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners must earn good ratings for occupant protection in at least four of five evaluations, with no less than acceptable in the fifth test.