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Volvo
Volvo is globally recognised for safety leadership, Scandinavian minimalism and one of the industry's most aggressive electrification timelines.
- Country
- Sweden
- Group
- Geely Holding
- Founded
- 1927
- Headquarters
- Gothenburg
Known for
- Safety engineering
- Scandinavian design
- Plug-in hybrids
- EX electric range
Ownership & structure
Owned by Geely Holding; sister brand to Polestar.
Volvo model line-up8 lines
Name & badge guide
Historically S meant saloon, V estate and XC crossover. The number indicated size. Newer EX names are electric SUVs, EC electric crossover-coupes, Recharge electrified powertrains, and T/B numbers denote engine output groups.
S60
Seg DSedan · Mid-size / Large Family
Compact executive sedan.
S90
Seg ESedan · Executive / Full-size
Executive sedan.
V60 / V90
Seg ESedan · Executive / Full-size
Estates including rugged Cross Country versions.
XC40
Seg CSUV / Crossover · Compact / Small Family
Compact SUV, also as the electric EX40.
XC60
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Mid-size SUV, Volvo's best seller.
XC90
Seg ESUV / Crossover · Executive / Full-size
Seven-seat flagship SUV with plug-in hybrid power.
EX30
Seg BElectric · Supermini / Subcompact
Compact electric SUV with a low carbon footprint.
EX90
Seg FElectric · Luxury / Full-size Luxury
Flagship electric SUV with lidar-based safety.
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