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the swedish manufacturer Volvo is one of the few that still is swimming between the general and premium segments. The very idiosyncrasy of the firm has been on the verge of bankrupting it, since its designs did not quite make customers fall in love. However, its sale to the Holding Geely Group has led to a second chance and closer than ever to the premium sphere.

El model opening her catalog is compact V40. It is developed on an evolution of the platform that mounts the current Ford Focus. From there everything changes: its mechanical range, design, safety equipment and interior quality. the V40 It has an all-road version called V40 Cross Country (some versions have four-wheel drive).

To cover segment D, Volvo counts the saloon S60. Within the range it is between the V40 and the S90 but by size it is one of the smallest in its segment. The S60 stands out for its sporty design and advanced equipment on safety matter. Its mechanical range is very wide, since it includes diesel and gasoline versions from 136 hp to 367 hp of the most performant Polestar. The station wagon version of the S60 is called the V60; wins 42 liters of trunk compared to the sedan, a large porter and a lot of versatility.

at the top of the range Volvo we have the representation saloon S90. This model takes a giant leap in terms of quality, design, safety and technological equipment and mechanical range. All their engines are four cylinders. and it has gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions with powers of up to 320 hp. As with the S60, the family body of the S90 is called V90 and like the sedan, they share technology, quality and safety.

The segment of all road in volvo is covered by XC60 and XC90. The first is the best-selling in Europe ahead of the Audi Q3, BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new generation is reference for quality, design, technology and safety. It is developed on the modern and modular SPA platform and has the same mechanics (although with a lower power range) that the S90 uses.

Closes the Volvo SUV portfolio the all-road XC90. The second generation of this model has been a turning point for the Swedish firm. With him the modern SPA modular platform and its range of diesel and gasoline engines with four cylinders and powers ranging from 190 hp to 407 hp. For interior quality, safety, technological equipment and dynamic qualities, it is positioned as one of the segment references.
history of Volvo
Volvo Cars it is Sweden's leading carmaker and the only high-volume carmaker since Saab went bankrupt. This company has always been characterized by selling robust and safe cars and with designs that cause a diversity of opinions due to the frequent use of straight lines. In 1999 the company became part of the great family of the Ford Motor Company, which sold the brand to the Chinese manufacturer. Geely in 2010. The best known Volvo models are the P 1800, the Amazon and the more modern 440-460 or S60, S80 and derivatives.

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