Why Volvo

Volvo teams up with SimBin to create a  racing video game “Volvo – The Game”.   Expected release date for the game is May 2009 and it will be FREE!  The game centers around the S60 Concept we’ve been seeing lately.

The Two Swedish companies  are very excited about this venture, Henrik Roos, SimBin Studios CEO, said  “When Volvo Cars asked us if we were able to develop a Volvo racing game for PC, suitable for a wide audience and including the new S60 Concept car, we picked up on the challenge straight away. Especially since it was Volvo Cars located in Sweden that was asking. Two Swedish brands that join forces sounded like a perfect match to us”.

SimBin has a large portfolio of games which include award winning games like “GTR – The FIA GT Racing Game”, “GT Legends”, “GTR 2 – The FIA GT Racing Game”, “RACE – The WTCC Game”, “RACE 07 – The WTCC Game”, “GTR Evolution” and “STCC The Game”.

Can’t wait to top the Leader board!

The Volvo S80L (Long) was launched in China on March 12th 2009.  The S80L is 140mm (5.5in) longer and packed with upgrades for the Chinese market.

Based on extensive research Volvo has tailored the S80L to the Chinese Market.  What did Volvo determine the Chinese market wanted? A limousine-like traveling experience.  So most of the  S80L upgrades are related to the back seat area.

• Back seat refrigerator
• Cup holders in the backrests
• Rear seat entertainment system
• Deeply padded leather seats.
• Rear heated seats
• Rear cigarette lighter

The refreshed 2010 S80 will  hit dealers in late spring.  The flagship S80 will be longer and have a wider stance giving the S80 a bolder attitude and an elegant allure .   The 2010 Volvo received some of the DNA changes defined in the XC60, like the larger Volvo icon mark and other interior refinements.

The Volvo S80 will be available in two chassis .  The standard chassis will provide a limousine like feel, while the sports chassis will sit lower and offer a firmer ride.

Going Diesel

The 2010 S80 will have turbo diesels:

• An entirely new twin-turbo five-cylinder 2.4-litre turbodiesel. The new D5 engine offers 205 horsepower.
• Also available is an Euro 4-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine with 175 horsepower.