Volvo introduces "sophisticated presence" of the new S80, V70 and XC70 models

This week, Volvo has released details on the new updated features that will make the new 2014 Volvo S80, V70 and XC70 models shine with elegant, sophisticated design and a focused attention to detail.

"The new features in the new Volvo S80, V70 and XC70 are based on our human-centric approach, which has been a Volvo hallmark for more than 85 years. They take the elegant sophistication of our largest models to a new level," says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy & Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Car Group. He continues: "We pave the way for our future model line-up by bringing the three models visually closer to each other. The renewal is one of the most extensive in our history, with the main focus on improved quality and attention to detail."

 

The new enhancements made inside and out across the V70, XC70 and S80 range include;

• Lower fuel consumption - fuel consumption of the 115 hp, four-cylinder D2 diesel in the new Volvo S80 with an automatic gearbox is 68.9mpg, with class leading emissions of 109 g/km (preliminary figures), the Volvo V70 D2 offers fuel consumption of 65.7mpg (112 g/km) with the automatic gearbox (preliminary figures), the automatic D3 (136 hp) and D4 (163 hp) versions of the Volvo S80 now have CO₂emissions of 129 g/km (57.6mpg). The corresponding figures for the V70 D3 and D4 are 130 g/km (57.6mpg). In the new Volvo XC70, both the D5 (215 hp) and the D4 (163 hp) versions with manual gearbox and All Wheel Drive come with fuel consumption at 53.3mpg (139 g/km).


• Sensus Connected Touch - new connectivity possibilities like HMI (Human Machine Interface) functionality Sensus is extended with an optional accessory that adds intuitive all-new technology that enables connectivity and Internet in the car. The Sensus Connected Touch turns the 7-inch display into a state-of-the-art infrared, beam-scanned touch screen that can be used even when wearing gloves.


• Adaptive Digital Display  -  an active TFT (Thin Film Transistor) crystal display to bring the driver personalised information with three themes to choose from: Elegance, Eco and Performance.


• Lighting and new details - Active High Beam Control helps the driver use high beam more efficiently and offers automatic switching between high and low beam at the right moment. Inside, an all-new Ambient Light enhances driving at night.


• Heated windscreen - cars equipped with a rain sensor can now also get an electrically heated windscreen for rapid de-icing on cold winter days.


• Heated steering wheel and paddle shifters - for drivers in cold climates, Volvo offers an optional heated steering wheel. Cars with an automatic transmission can also be specified with paddle shifters, enabling the driver to shift gear manually with both hands on the wheel.


• IntelliSafe systems supporting the driver - Volvo's blanket name for all active safety systems. The world-first City Safety technology is fitted as standard, and this advanced safety system now works at speeds of up to 31 mph. Available now in all three models is Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake, which watches out for people walking into the car's path and automatically brakes the vehicle if there is an impending impact.

 

To view full detailed information and specs on all engine and gearbox variants, please visit the Technical Specification section of the Volvo Car UK Media Site here.