The
line by Volvo of Sweden for 2004 consists of models in five alphanumeric orders
with new gear accumulating in all classes. In Volvo nomenclature, S represents
a sedan, C stands for the convertible, V signifies a five-door wagon and XC means
outdoor versatility vehicle.Leading
the line is an updated version of the S80
sedan, elegant flagship for Volvo's fleet. It rolled out five years
ago with curvaceous styling surrounding a luxurious cabin trimmed in leather and
fit for five, a powertrain naturally aspirated or turbo-charged and advanced automotive
safety systems aboard.New
issues represent the next step in the car's development as a fresh shape for the
package hones it to a sleek expression of Scandinavian design. It also carries
active chassis management in a new system that Volvo labels the FOUR-C, for Continuously
Controlled Chassis Concept.Last
year Volvo unwrapped a mid-size sport-utility wagon dubbed the XC90, with turbo-charged
power and optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction. It returns in 2004 with new
packages of equipment plus optional metallic body paint and a DVD-based navigation
system.The
70 series estate wagons include the 2.4, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD and T5 variants, along
with the limited-production V70 R performance wagon.Another
70 series continues as the C70 convertible.S60
sedans include five models with the front-wheel-drive (FWD) S60 2.4 and S60 2.5T,
S60 2.5T AWD, S60 T5 and racy S60 R with a 300-hp turbo-charged engine.
Volvo's
compact-class sedan and wagon -- S40 and V40 -- show a new sport package plus
tail spoiler and stand-alone optional equipment. |