Volvo's new direction

KERMIT · 08-30-2013, 07:48 AM

Press Release: twincharged engines! 300hp 2.0L

And.. the Teaser for the production XC90 based on this new design language (No, the grille will not have LED all around it..)
Full story here: Autoblog article

fonzo179 · 08-30-2013, 08:00 AM

I can't talk spec/tech because I'm WAY too lazy to research this car.

But after simply clicking and viewing the videos, I like what I see and hear. I think it's smooth, suttle and not over-done.

Problem isn't the car though, it's other cars. Kinda hard for me to keep a "mental smile" going, imagining it next to an '89 Accord (sorry Honda guys)

. If there were fewer "beaters" on the road, this Volvo and cars like it (Incoming model Mustang, A5, Fusion, etc) would shine pretty bright. I like how the second video said, "...the future is now." without ACTUALLY saying it

kenchan · 08-30-2013, 01:19 PM

looks like an audi.

KERMIT · 08-30-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

looks like an audi.

Because LED? or because any car sold in europe must conform to the pedestrian protection standards?

Pedestrian Protection standards

kenchan · 08-30-2013, 03:03 PM

no, just looks like they took an audi and put their badge and grill on it.

m4a1mustang · 08-30-2013, 03:19 PM

I like it, but I agree with ken. You could easily slap four rings on it and call it an Audi.

6MT · 08-30-2013, 03:39 PM

Yeah, Volvo is really coming up with some neat sh1t!

Driftomodachi · 08-30-2013, 05:30 PM

I hope they are FR and not wrong wheel drive

08-30-2013, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	Volvo's new direction Press Release: twincharged engines! 300hp 2.0L And.. the Teaser for the production XC90 based on this new design language (No, the grille will not have LED all around it..) Full story here: Autoblog article __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires Last edited by KERMIT; 08-30-2013 at 02:41 PM.

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fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 19	I can't talk spec/tech because I'm WAY too lazy to research this car. But after simply clicking and viewing the videos, I like what I see and hear. I think it's smooth, suttle and not over-done. Problem isn't the car though, it's other cars. Kinda hard for me to keep a "mental smile" going, imagining it next to an '89 Accord (sorry Honda guys). If there were fewer "beaters" on the road, this Volvo and cars like it (Incoming model Mustang, A5, Fusion, etc) would shine pretty bright. I like how the second video said, "...the future is now." without ACTUALLY saying it __________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I like it, but I agree with ken. You could easily slap four rings on it and call it an Audi. kenchan likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	Yeah, Volvo is really coming up with some neat sh1t! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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