Comments on: Volvo Crash Test Laboratory Sweden

By: Mr.Sato

Mr.Sato — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:32:32 +0000

I agree totally about traction control. Like anti-lock brakes, I think it should be manditory on all cars. Of course, the ability to turn it off is nice too, when you WANT to slide around (not in streets). Traction control is probably available on all cars, and even the Scions have it standard. This is certainly a negative for Volvo, and I’m a fan of the cars, and have owned them for some time. We also have a BMW, which has it standard, and whenever the family goes somewhere together, we take the BMW, because it is safer. Ironic isn’t it.

By: Lost out there...

Lost out there... — Wed, 23 May 2007 06:37:11 +0000

It isn’t a “Nanny” control…

I live out in the country and so many accidents are from single drivers losing control (especially on gravel). ESP would cut a large number of these accidents out.

One drive on gravel with ESP when it takes over and gets the car around a corner when you thought you would be off in the bush and you will be sold forever (as I have been).

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 23 May 2007 06:08:36 +0000

AH we do love our NANNY controls don’t we? But I do agree with you , the more money you have the safer you get. A lot of companies out there now do the same thing, up grade your safty.

By: Lost out there...

Lost out there... — Wed, 23 May 2007 05:24:04 +0000

If Volvo are so safe then why is it then that they make DTSC (or ESP) optional (at $2190.00 thank you very much !) on the majority of their models such as the C30, S40, V50, S60, V70 and XC70.

The top of the line (AWD/Turbo) C30, S40 and V50 have it but the mainstream models don’t ! It is standard on the C70 and S80 only…

Our VW Jetta has ESP standard. It is a joke that Volvo portrays the safety image when they leave off ESP don’t you think ?

Every BMW has had ESP in every model for years as have Mercedes Benz’s. Why can’t Volvo do the right thing ?

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:29:02 +0000

I have to say Volvo have come a LONG way in the last few years.Great interiors , sound systems and renowned safety . Quality overall not bad. Even though I thought when my V70 2.5 T wouldn’t keep at the cruise controll speed down a hill like my BMW would was factory not fault !!!! Was a great car for the Antique shop I owned at the time and for the 17 year old to learn to drive in !! Bars that go through the internal doors !! Like a V8 Supercar. I know Mercs are safer but with all the saftey features they have I still feel safer in that than the M3. Yes I killed the Auto in twice but I drove it like I stole it. That was all the problems I ever had too. Owned by FORD TOO ??? I think their new little hatch will do well,looks fuggly from the back ,but that engine is real good .. Only soooo much grunt can go through front wheels though.