Pictured: crash test Volvo XC60
The content of the article:
- Volvo S60
- Volvo XC60
- Volvo S80
- Volvo V60
- Volvo V40
- Volvo XC90
- Volvo 850
The history of the Swedish car brand Volvo dates back to 1927. In the same year, their first model, the OV 4, which received the curious nickname "Jacob", left the assembly line of the company.
It is worth noting that from the first days of its existence, the management of the newly-made brand set itself the task of creating the safest cars for all road users, which they have successfully coped with and continue to cope to this day.
That is why we decided to prepare a list of TOP-7 cars that deserve the right to bear the title of the safest Volvo models in the entire history of the company.
Volvo S60
The first generation Volvo S60 debuted on the world stage in autumn 2010, and its serial production started in 2001. The arsenal of the car had a presentable appearance, a high-quality and ergonomic interior, a rich level of equipment and, of course, the highest level of safety.
This vehicle provided a high level of protection in frontal and side impacts as well as rollover. In addition, the model was equipped with excellent anatomical seats with a built-in Whips system, the task of which is to prevent possible damage to the spine in an accident.
In 2007, the Swedes began work on the second generation of the model, which debuted in 2010. Compared to its predecessor, the car has received a new look, improved interior and an expanded list of available security systems.
The third generation of the model is currently on the market, equipped with a large number of electronic assistants, including the Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving system.
Volvo XC60
The compact crossover Volvo XC60 made its debut in 2008 and has changed two generations since then. As befits a modern car, the car has a stylish and dynamic appearance, a first-class interior and a large number of all kinds of "gadgets" that are responsible for the safety of the driver and passengers accompanying him.
At the end of 2017, the XC60 crossover was awarded the title of the safest car in its class, which was facilitated by the presence of an advanced autonomous deceleration system (AEB), a complex of IntelliSafe systems, with the help of which the car independently assesses the road situation, warns the driver of possible danger and helps to choose the safest trajectory.
In addition, the crossover body is made with extensive use of high-strength steel, and is equipped with programmed crumple zones designed to reduce the force of impact in frontal and side collisions.
Volvo S80
The Volvo S80 is the company's flagship sedan, first debuting in 1998 and replacing the rear-wheel drive S90. In 2003, the model underwent a planned restyling, during which the sedan received a number of minor improvements - in this form the car existed until 2006, having sold more than 370 thousand copies.
In 2006, the Swedes showed a second generation model, a restyled version of which was released in 2009. In the arsenal of the car was listed a large number of modern security systems, among which:
- anti-lock braking system;
- rollover prevention system;
- exchange rate stability system;
- bi-xenon optics;
- airbags + curtains of safety;
- parking sensors;
- tracking system for dead zones;
- cruise control and more.
Special attention was paid to the presence of the City Safety system, which includes a special optical radar that assesses the situation on the road. With its help, the car is able to make an independent stop, provided that the driving speed does not exceed 50 km / h.
Volvo V60
Volvo V60 is one of the best station wagons in the company's model line in the entire history of its existence. The first generation of the model was presented in 2010, and in 2013 it received a planned update.
The key features of the model are the presence of a spacious and practical interior, a wide range of power plants, as well as an impressive list of security systems.
So, the car got at its disposal the proprietary security system SIPS and WHIPS, where the first is designed to protect the lives of passengers in side collisions, and the second is to minimize the risk of whiplash injuries in a rear impact.
The second generation of the model, which the Swedes consider the perfect embodiment of a family car, debuted in February 2018. The car received a stylish appearance, a roomy interior, powerful and efficient engines and a lot of modern equipment that is responsible for the safety of the lives of the driver and passengers.
In addition to the standard ABS, EBD and ESP systems, the station wagon is equipped with a semi-autonomous movement Pilot Assist, a proprietary cyclist and pedestrian recognition system, sensors for tracking "blind spots", etc.
Volvo V40
This model debuted in 1995, and until 2004 the car was available exclusively in a station wagon. After 2004, the production of the model was curtailed, and only resumed in 2012. True, since that time, the car was produced only in a hatchback body.
The key features of the model are:
- proprietary City Safety technology;
- a set of airbags, including front airbags, SIPS side airbags;
- parking sensors;
- adaptive LED headlights in the style of "Thor's hammer";
- adaptive cruise control;
- trauma head restraints;
- Driver Alert System
- driver behavior monitoring function and much more.
Note that the car is still very popular today, which prompted the manufacturer to release a special version of the Cross Country.
Volvo XC90
The XC90 model is literally one of the most significant in the lineup of the Swedish brand, as it became a pioneer in the class of large-size crossovers.
The first generation turned out to be so good that it lasted on the assembly line from 2002 to 2012. His arsenal included such equipment as:
- airbags in a circle;
- intelligent steering system for the rear axle wheels;
- driver tracking systems;
- rollover protection function;
- system of exchange rate stability, ABS and much more.
The second generation of the flagship crossover was unveiled in 2014 as part of a special event held in Stockholm. Compared to its predecessor, the car has acquired a mass of advanced equipment that made the car even more comfortable and safe.
Volvo 850
In the summer of 1991, Volvo's management presented to the public a completely new model - the Volvo 850, which radically changed the idea of the then cars of the company.
The car was the first model to be equipped with the SIPS side collision protection system, self-adjusting seat belts, and side airbags.
The model was available in two versions - sedan and station wagon, and the latter even received the prestigious awards "Grand Prix for the best design in 1994" and "Most beautiful station wagon".
In 1996, the line was expanded with the 850 AWD, equipped with permanent all-wheel drive and TRACS traction control.
The production of the model was curtailed in the second half of 1996, but a year later after a significant modernization, the model was revived, but already under the name S70 in the sedan version and V70 in the station wagon version.
Conclusion
The latest Volvo models have a host of advanced safety systems on board, including:
- Distance Alert is a technology that monitors the distance to the vehicle in front and informs the driver of a dangerous approach by projecting orange warning lights onto the windshield.
- The CWFAB system is an accident prevention function with the possibility of full automatic braking.
- STA is a technology to warn about vehicles of other road users approaching in the lateral direction.
- BLIS system - constantly analyzes the "dead zones" of the car and warns the driver about fast approaching cars.
- Protection against slipping out from under the seat belt, organized by the installation of special seats.
All this and much more has made Volvo cars one of the safest and most reliable cars in the world.
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