Volvo Cars

Volvo 850 (and Cross Country 1996-1997)
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The 850 broke new ground by being Volvo’s first U.S. front-drive model, as well as the first Volvo to
feature a 5-cylinder engine.
Volvo S70 and V70 (and Cross Country 1998+)
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The Volvo 70 series descended from the very popular, very safe, “near-luxury” Volvo 850. The V70 began life in
1998 model year as a freshened 850.
Volvo V40 S40
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The S40 sedan and its V40 wagon companion were aimed more at younger buyers than the Swedish automaker’s traditional customers.
Volvo S60
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The Volvo S60 is Volvo’s midsize sedan offering. It was first introduced in model year 2000.
Volvo XC90
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The XC90 is a full-size luxury SUV. It shares its platform with the Volvo S80 and other larger Volvo cars.
Volvo S80
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The Volvo S80 was introduced in 1999 to replace the 960. The luxury sedan is Volvo’s flagship automobile.
Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940 and 960
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The Volvo 200 series had a remarkable 20 year lifespan, while the 700 series began life in 1982 and gave way to the
900 series in 1990. The 900 series became the S90 and V90 in 1998, and they were retired in 2000.

Volvo Cars Timeline

courtesy Wikipedia

Type 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Small family car 544 66
340
360
480 C30
440 / 460
S40 / V40 S40 / V50
Large family car Amazon / 120 / 130
140 240 850 S70 / V70 S60 / V70
Duett 740 940
Executive car 164 760 960 S/V90 S80 S80
260
Sport P1800 1800S 1800E 1800ES 242 GT 240 Turbo 850 R S/V70 R S60/V70 T5 S60/V70 R
Coupe 262C 780 C70 C70
SUV XC90
 
 
 
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