Volvo’s new 2017 update for the S60 and V60 Polestar performance vehicles have been priced, with a gruntier and more economical four-cylinder replacing the previous inline six version, which was $10,000 dearer. The S60 Polestar is priced from $89,990 according to the company’s local website, while those in need of […]
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Hyundai Ioniq, Volvo S90, Audi A5 receive 5-star ANCAP, Hyundai i20 4 stars
ANCAP has released results for a range of vehicles in its latest round of crash testing analysis, with the new Volvo S90, Audi A5, and Hyundai Ioniq hybrid receiving the full five stars. Unfortunately, the latest Hyundai i20 was awarded four stars. ANCAP says the i20 fell behind in […]
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country spotted in Australia, to be priced from $110,000
What is believed to be one of the first 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country examples in Australia has been spotted out on the roads, ahead of its official market debut taking place in the first half of this year. This example was spotted by a keen-eyed PerformanceDrive reader (thanks Raj), […]
Volvo S40 small sedan design revealed via safety video?
It looks like Volvo has previewed a new compact sedan dubbed the S40 via a safety technology video. Inadvertently or not we don’t know. During a safety demonstration video for the new XC60, which is made using computer graphics, a small sedan is used as a prop. It would seem […]
2018 Volvo XC60 revealed at Geneva, 300kW T8 flagship confirmed
Volvo has revealed the 2018 XC60 at the Geneva motor show, showcasing, as expected, a new-look front end and string of efficient new engines. This is now the second-generation XC60, following great success with the first edition which was bought by around one million buyers around the world. The XC60 […]
2018 Volvo XC60 revealed in leaked image
An image of the new Volvo XC60 has surfaced online, just hours before its official debut at the Geneva motor show, which opens tonight. Only a side profile image has surfaced, but it does give us a pretty good idea of the overall design theme. And it looks like it […]
7 Volvo XC60 highway patrol cars join NSW police fleet
The task of replacing Holden Commodores, Ford Falcons and Territories for police duty has been a well documented and difficult process, with a variety of imported ring-ins fulfilling the roles lately. These include Hyundai Santa Fes and Sonatas, and even Mitsubishi Lancers and Subaru Imprezas. But the latest round of […]
2018 Volvo XC60 previewed again, front end revealed
Volvo has released anther couple of teasers for the new XC60 SUV which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show next week. This time we get a quick look at the taillight design and a bit of the front end. The front-end image confirms what we’ve already seen; the […]