Volvo Car Corporation, also known as Volvo Personvagner A.B., is a Swedish premium automaker headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden and owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group of China. The company was founded in 1927 as a subsidiary company to the ball bearing manufacturer SKF, and when Volvo was introduced on the Swedish stock exchange, SKF sold the majority of the shares. Volvo Car Corporation was owned by the larger multinational vehicle manufacturer Volvo AB until 1999 when it was sold to Ford Motor Company as a new part of Ford’s Premier Automotive Group, along with Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Land Rover. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group then bought Volvo Cars from Ford Motors for $1.8 billion in 2010. Below is a list of the five most expensive Volvo models on the market right now. The 2014 and 2015 models are arranged by MSRP.
5. 2014 Volvo XC90 R-Design Platinum Sport Utility – $45,400
With impressive driving dynamics, utility, and power, the 2014 Volvo XC90 is one of the best midsize luxury SUV/crossover on the market. The XC90 can hold up to seven people and is solely powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six that produces 240 horsepower and 236 pounds of torque. The R-Design Platinum Sport package features red wood inlay, a Volvo Premium Sound System with Dolby surround sound, a navigation system, and a rear park assist camera.
4. 2015 Volvo XC70 T6 Platinum Wagon – $46,900
The 2015 Volvo XC70 T6 is a four door-wagon equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine that sends power to the front wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission, giving it 240 horsepower and up to 258 pounds of torque. The spacious wagon’s Platinum package includes features such as leather seating, a power glass moonroof, walnut wood inlays, Keyless Drive with Personal Car Communicator, and a navigation system with voice control.
3. 2015 Volvo S80 T6 Platinum – $49,050
Volvo’s third most expensive model, the 2015 Volvo S80 T6, features a turbo compressor and a 2.8-liter inline-six engine that produces 240 horsepower and a torque of 258 pounds. For a midsize luxury sedan, the S80 T6 gets outstanding gas milage at 38 miles per gallon on the highway. The Platinum package includes rear and front park assist, accent lighting, a Volvo Premium Sound System, a DVD player and 7-inch color screen, and navigation with real-time traffic.
2. 2015 Volvo XC60 R-Design Platinum Sport Utility – $50,750
The most expensive Volvo midsize luxury SUV/crossover on this list, the 2015 Volvo XC60 comes complete with a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that gets up to 240 horsepower and 258 pounds of torque while also having an impressive fuel economy advantage over other luxury SUVs with an average gas milage of 27 mpg. The Platinum package includes a panoramic roof, Sensus navigation, Collision Warning with full auto brake, Driver Alert Control, and Lane Departure Warning.
1. 2015 Volvo S60/V60 Polestar – $60,900
Volvo’s most expensive model, the 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar Wagon, is a limited edition driver’s car produced in collaboration with Swedish racing partner Polestar. The S60 midsize luxury sedan and the V60 wagon include stiffer bushings, braces, and mounts that help sharpen the vehicles’ reflexes. With a power boost of 345 horsepower, the Polestar models also include 20-inch wheels, blue stitching on leather upholstery, and carbon fiber trim. Only 120 Polestar models were shipped to the U.S.
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