Tag Archives: Volvo Reviews

2011 Volvo S60 Review – Swedish for ‘solid effort’

Swedish for “solid effort” True confession time: I’ve long been a fan of Volvo products. I find the C30 to be just flat-out cool. I think the current S80 is one of the most underrated cars on the road. And I consider the original S60 (an

Volvo C70 Review

Joining the revised Volvo C30 range, a remodeled convertible has also joined the Swedish brand's 2010 lineup this week: introducing the 2010 Volvo C70. With all-new frontal styling, designed to bring a family face to the brand, the revised C70 con

Volvo C30 & C30 DRIVe Review

Volvo has unveiled its revised C30 and C30 DRIVe models this week showing all-new frontal styling, interior upgrades and a new look rear on both exciting models. The "bold is beautiful" C30, as Volvo calls it, offers more dramatic styling with cle

Volvo S60 Touring Car

S60 Ready for The Track Volvo is finally thinking straight again. Only weeks after they revealed the new S60 at the Geneva Motor Show, a racing version of this stunning car is well under way and it does look the business. We can thank Volv

Volvo V50 Review & Road Test

Strong car, but it has strong competition Model Tested: 2010 Volvo V50 2.0D Powershift; 2.0-litre, four cylinder, diesel; six-speed dual-clutch transmission (Powershift); four door, wagon: $45,950* Options: Heated seats $325; Bluetoot

Volvo S40 Diesel Review & Road Test

Following a successful diesel transplant, S40 is now punchier and more thrifty than ever. Model Tested: 2010 Volvo S40 2.0D; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; four-door sedan - $42,950* Options: See bottom of

Volvo XC60 Review & Road Test

An amazing SUV ruined by a hefty price tag Model Tested: 2009 Volvo XC60 D5 LE; 2.4-litre, five-cylinder, diesel; six-speed automatic - $65,450 ($77,180 as tested) Options: Metallic Paint $1,550; Drive Assist Pack $5,190; Teknik P

Volvo C70 Review & Road Test

Great to drive, difficult to fault, and the most underrated luxury convertible on the market. Model Tested: 2009 Volvo C70 T5; 2.5-litre, five-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; convertible - $69,950 CarAdvice Rating: Optio

Volvo XC60 Review & Road Test

2009 Volvo XC60 Review & Road Test Safe, sexy and strong - what more could you want? Model Tested: 2009 Volvo XC60 D5 and T6 - $57,950 (D5), $64,950 (T6) Options (As fitted to D5): Drive Assist Pack $5910 Teknic Pack $4

2009 Volvo XC60 Review

2009 Volvo XC60 - First Steer “Not only does it look the goods but Volvo’s newest arrival, the XC60 crossover, is arguably the world’s safest car” Driven: Volvo XC60 D5 - $57,950 / XC60 T6 - $64,950 If I told you to drive