Once, a Swedish engineer invented a three-point seat belt. Niels Bolin, an engineer at the Volvo auto concern, made a breakthrough in car safety at the time. It is worth recalling that he went to work in a car concern in 1958. Prior to that, he honed his skills at the Saab Aircraft Corporation. His goal was the creation and design of ejection chairs.
He came to the Volvo auto concern with a huge baggage of knowledge and practical experience. It was them he used to create an innovative fastening system for seat belts at that time.
This invention has glorified all Volvo cars, which have since been associated with high-security vehicles. Many years have passed, and almost all the cars in the world are equipped with three-point seat belts, but Volvo has not lost the status of the most reliable models.
The most popular, or rather, one of the most famous models of the concern, can safely be called the Volvo XC 90. This comfortable crossover was released in 2002. More than ten years have passed since its introduction at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show, but demand for it is still not falling. The peak of sales can be considered the year 2004, when more than eighty-four thousand copies were sold worldwide.
The main fans of this model are considered Americans, it is in the USA that the maximum number of Volvo XC 90 SUVs is sold. Interest in the crossover is also evident in Germany.
Sales in Russia are not as great as in America or Germany, but over the past few years, demand for these cars has increased. There are several reasons for this, but the main reason is the rather successful restyling of the 2012 Volvo XC90. After him, the "iron horse" significantly prettier.
Designers have made the Volvo XC 90 bumper and radiator grille more attractive and modern. The set of chrome edging adds undeniable originality to the car. Optics has changed. The spirit of the crossover remained unchanged - calm and aristocratic.
In this model, such an indicator as comfort is given increased attention. The Volvo XC 90 counts every centimeter. That is what gives room in the cabin, an incredible amount in the trunk. Based on these data, the car can be safely attributed to one of the most convenient.
Due to the high ground clearance, a powerful engine and a modern electronic all-wheel drive system, the car received high off-road qualities. Engines installed on the crossover can reach speeds of up to hundreds in 9.3 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches two hundred and ten km / h. Cars are produced with an
engine displacement of 2.9 and 2.5, equipped with five- and four-speed automatic transmissions.
It is also worth saying that the Volvo XC90, whose price ranges from one million eight hundred to two million eight hundred thousand rubles, makes it possible for everyone to choose not only affordable, but also individual characteristics. After all, there are both calm and balanced models, and quite aggressive sports specimens that can accelerate in 7 seconds to a hundred km / h.