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The Citizen
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
World's 1st multi-adaptive safety belt unveiled by Volvo
At the forefront of automotive safety since its genesis, Volvo has unveiled the world's first multi-adaptive safety belt, which will feature in the forthcoming Volvo EX60. Looking for a new or used Volvo? Find it here with CARmag! Set to debut with the fresh-faced EX60 SUV in 2026, Volvo Cars has a new multi-adaptive safety belt, which it says marks a significant evolution of the classic three-point belt the brand first introduced in 1959. This is the life-saving automotive safety invention credited with saving over a million lives globally. This next-generation safety belt uses real-time data from the car's technologically advanced network of interior and exterior sensors to optimise protection for every person in the cabin. It adapts not only to the specific crash scenario but also to the unique physical profile of the occupant, taking into account factors such as height, weight, body shape and seating position. In practice, this means that a larger adult involved in a high-speed collision would receive a stronger belt load setting to help minimise the risk of head injury, while a smaller occupant in a lower-impact crash would receive a gentler setting to reduce the chance of rib fractures. Related: Volvo Confirms XC70 as First Firm's First Extended PHEV Volvo has increased the number of available load-limiting profiles from three to 11, which it adds, enhances the belt's ability to modulate force. Unlike traditional systems, this multi-adaptive safety belt can dynamically alter its response by processing information such as crash direction, vehicle speed and passenger posture in less than the blink of an eye. The system then selects the optimal belt setting to match the scenario. Living in a digital age, Volvo says this adaptive approach is made even more powerful through over-the-air software updates. The Swedish automaker continues to collect crash data and refine its algorithms, the multi-adaptive belt will be able to improve over time, enhancing both predictive accuracy and real-world performance. It forms part of a wider safety ecosystem that integrates with the vehicle's airbags, occupant detection systems and advanced driver assistance features, working together to reduce injury risk. Related: Volvo Warns Against Filming Smartphone Camera Zapping LiDAR System 'Volvo's world-first multi-adaptive safety belt is another milestone in our long safety journey and a great example of how we leverage real-time data to help save lives,' says Åsa Haglund, head of the Volvo Cars Safety Centre. 'It represents a major upgrade to the modern three-point safety belt, which has been our cornerstone for over 60 years.' All of the aforementioned data is underpinned by Volvo's comprehensive crash database, which includes information from more than 80 000 real-life accidents. This data-driven foundation allows the company to design systems that go beyond regulatory standards and better reflect the complexities of everyday driving scenarios. As expected, the new belt has undergone extensive development and crash testing at the Volvo Cars Safety Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Volvo Reinvents The Seatbelt With First Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt For The EX60 appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
Motor 1
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The New Volvo XC70 Betrays Its Wagon Roots
When Volvo teased the new XC70 at the beginning of the month, we had a feeling it wouldn't be a wagon. Sure enough, fully revealing images of the resurrected nameplate confirm its transition to an SUV. We aren't even surprised. Ahead of its official debut, the vehicle has appeared early on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology website. Technical specifications are also available, so let's dive into what we know. At 189.5 inches (4815 millimeters) long, it predictably slots between the XC60 and XC90. When equipped with the larger 39.63-kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, the XC70 weighs a hefty 5,015 pounds (2,275 kilograms). Opt for the entry-level version with its 21.22-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from CATL, and the vehicle weighs a more reasonable 4,652 pounds (2,110 kilograms). Photo by: MIIT Volvo claims the XC70 is its first long-range plug-in hybrid. The upgraded battery delivers an electric range of 112 miles (180 kilometers), while the base model offers 62 miles (100 kilometers) on a single charge. While these are decent figures, it's worth noting that they're based on the CLTC procedure. If the Geely-owned marque decides to sell the model outside of China, the WLTP and EPA figures would be significantly lower. Powered by a small turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing a modest 161 horsepower, the XC70 won't exactly set your pulse racing. Like all Volvos, it features an electronic top speed limiter set to activate at 112 mph (180 km/h). The MIIT document doesn't include performance data, but expectations should be modest given the four-cylinder engine and high curb weight. That said, we don't yet know anything about the electric motor(s), so it's best to wait for the full debut. An AWD badge is visible on the tailgate, suggesting it may not be as sluggish off the line as the specs imply. The potentially mechanically related Lynk & Co 08, which pairs a 1.5-liter gas engine with two electric motors, does 0–62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.6 seconds. Volvo XC70 on MIIT website 6 Source: MIIT Volvo has engineered the reborn XC70 with a generous wheelbase measuring 114 inches (2895 mm). It stands 65 inches (1,650 mm) tall and spans 74.4 inches (1,890 mm) wide. The body design leans more generic than we'd like, though familiar Volvo styling cues are still apparent. The absence of a rear wiper irks us, unless it's tucked away underneath the roof spoiler. Split headlights are a recurring theme we're not particularly fond of. The MIIT website lists wheel sizes varying from 19 to 21 inches. Although primarily aimed at the Chinese market, the XC70 could be offered in other countries. Volvo is considering broader availability following its launch later this year. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Volvo XC70 reborn as long-range PHEV wagon
Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed via regulatory filings in China. Volvo showed off the XC70's exterior at the beginning of this month, but didn't provide any technical info about the new model, except that it will offer 'extended range plug-in hybrid' drivetrains, and be the first Volvo vehicle to use the automaker's new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA). Car News China has now unearthed many of the details about the XC70's drivetrain via its Chinese road compliance filing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert At the heart of the XC70's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is a 120kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developed by Geely and Volvo, and manufactured as part of a Aurobay joint venture with Renault. This engine is already seen in a bunch of Geely and Lynk & Co models, in which it's usually paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. No details were published about the XC70's electric motors, but the car can reach a top speed of 180km/h. Two battery options will be available. The base spec has a 21.22kWh LFP battery that's said to offer 100km of pure electric driving range under the generous CLTC standard. Supplied Credit: CarExpert More expensive variants will be equipped with a 39.63kW NMC battery that supposedly provides 180km of EV driving, again using the CLTC standard. Versions of with the smaller battery weigh around 2110kg, while the longer range option tips the scales at 2275kg. Measuring 4815mm long, 1890mm wide, 1650mm tall, and riding on a 2895mm wheelbase, the XC70 sits between the 4.7m-long XC60 mid-size SUV and the 4.95m-long XC90 large SUV. Height is about the same as the vehicles that bookend it, while the XC70 is fractionally narrower than both. Depending on the trim level, the XC70 rides on 19-, 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels. Supplied Credit: CarExpert So far the XC70 has only been confirmed for China, where orders will begin later this year. Volvo says it will explore 'potential additional markets at a later stage'. When it arrives in showrooms, it will mark the revival of a nameplate that's been dormant since the mid-2010s. The XC70's lineage dates back to 1997 when the V70 Cross Country or V70 XC made its debut as a high-riding, all-wheel drive variant of the V70 wagon, patterned after the highly popular Subaru Outback based on the Liberty wagon. It wasn't until after the launch and success of the XC90 that the company finally settled on the XC70 name. Starting in 2016, Volvo simplified its model naming structure around the 40-, 60- and 90-series, eliminating the likes of the V70/XC70 and S80. It also reserved the XC prefix for its SUV-like crossovers, with lifted wagons reverting to the Cross Country moniker. MORE: Everything Volvo
7NEWS
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Volvo XC70 reborn as long-range PHEV wagon
Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed via regulatory filings in China. Volvo showed off the XC70's exterior at the beginning of this month, but didn't provide any technical info about the new model, except that it will offer 'extended range plug-in hybrid' drivetrains, and be the first Volvo vehicle to use the automaker's new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA). Car News China has now unearthed many of the details about the XC70's drivetrain via its Chinese road compliance filing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. At the heart of the XC70's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is a 120kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developed by Geely and Volvo, and manufactured as part of a Aurobay joint venture with Renault. This engine is already seen in a bunch of Geely and Lynk & Co models, in which it's usually paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. No details were published about the XC70's electric motors, but the car can reach a top speed of 180km/h. Two battery options will be available. The base spec has a 21.22kWh LFP battery that's said to offer 100km of pure electric driving range under the generous CLTC standard. More expensive variants will be equipped with a 39.63kW NMC battery that supposedly provides 180km of EV driving, again using the CLTC standard. Versions of with the smaller battery weigh around 2110kg, while the longer range option tips the scales at 2275kg. Measuring 4815mm long, 1890mm wide, 1650mm tall, and riding on a 2895mm wheelbase, the XC70 sits between the 4.7m-long XC60 mid-size SUV and the 4.95m-long XC90 large SUV. Height is about the same as the vehicles that bookend it, while the XC70 is fractionally narrower than both. Depending on the trim level, the XC70 rides on 19-, 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels. So far the XC70 has only been confirmed for China, where orders will begin later this year. Volvo says it will explore 'potential additional markets at a later stage'. When it arrives in showrooms, it will mark the revival of a nameplate that's been dormant since the mid-2010s. The XC70's lineage dates back to 1997 when the V70 Cross Country or V70 XC made its debut as a high-riding, all-wheel drive variant of the V70 wagon, patterned after the highly popular Subaru Outback based on the Liberty wagon. It wasn't until after the launch and success of the XC90 that the company finally settled on the XC70 name. Starting in 2016, Volvo simplified its model naming structure around the 40-, 60- and 90-series, eliminating the likes of the V70/XC70 and S80. It also reserved the XC prefix for its SUV-like crossovers, with lifted wagons reverting to the Cross Country moniker.
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Volvo XC70 reborn as long-range PHEV wagon
Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed via regulatory filings in China. Volvo showed off the XC70's exterior at the beginning of this month, but didn't provide any technical info about the new model, except that it will offer "extended range plug-in hybrid" drivetrains, and be the first Volvo vehicle to use the automaker's new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA). Car News China has now unearthed many of the details about the XC70's drivetrain via its Chinese road compliance filing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. At the heart of the XC70's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is a 120kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developed by Geely and Volvo, and manufactured as part of a Aurobay joint venture with Renault. This engine is already seen in a bunch of Geely and Lynk & Co models, in which it's usually paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. No details were published about the XC70's electric motors, but the car can reach a top speed of 180km/h. Two battery options will be available. The base spec has a 21.22kWh LFP battery that's said to offer 100km of pure electric driving range under the generous CLTC standard. More expensive variants will be equipped with a 39.63kW NMC battery that supposedly provides 180km of EV driving, again using the CLTC standard. Versions of with the smaller battery weigh around 2110kg, while the longer range option tips the scales at 2275kg. Measuring 4815mm long, 1890mm wide, 1650mm tall, and riding on a 2895mm wheelbase, the XC70 sits between the 4.7m-long XC60 mid-size SUV and the 4.95m-long XC90 large SUV. Height is about the same as the vehicles that bookend it, while the XC70 is fractionally narrower than both. Depending on the trim level, the XC70 rides on 19-, 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels. So far the XC70 has only been confirmed for China, where orders will begin later this year. Volvo says it will explore "potential additional markets at a later stage". When it arrives in showrooms, it will mark the revival of a nameplate that's been dormant since the mid-2010s. The XC70's lineage dates back to 1997 when the V70 Cross Country or V70 XC made its debut as a high-riding, all-wheel drive variant of the V70 wagon, patterned after the highly popular Subaru Outback based on the Liberty wagon. It wasn't until after the launch and success of the XC90 that the company finally settled on the XC70 name. Starting in 2016, Volvo simplified its model naming structure around the 40-, 60- and 90-series, eliminating the likes of the V70/XC70 and S80. It also reserved the XC prefix for its SUV-like crossovers, with lifted wagons reverting to the Cross Country moniker. MORE: Everything Volvo Content originally sourced from: Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed via regulatory filings in China. Volvo showed off the XC70's exterior at the beginning of this month, but didn't provide any technical info about the new model, except that it will offer "extended range plug-in hybrid" drivetrains, and be the first Volvo vehicle to use the automaker's new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA). Car News China has now unearthed many of the details about the XC70's drivetrain via its Chinese road compliance filing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. At the heart of the XC70's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is a 120kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developed by Geely and Volvo, and manufactured as part of a Aurobay joint venture with Renault. This engine is already seen in a bunch of Geely and Lynk & Co models, in which it's usually paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. No details were published about the XC70's electric motors, but the car can reach a top speed of 180km/h. Two battery options will be available. The base spec has a 21.22kWh LFP battery that's said to offer 100km of pure electric driving range under the generous CLTC standard. More expensive variants will be equipped with a 39.63kW NMC battery that supposedly provides 180km of EV driving, again using the CLTC standard. Versions of with the smaller battery weigh around 2110kg, while the longer range option tips the scales at 2275kg. Measuring 4815mm long, 1890mm wide, 1650mm tall, and riding on a 2895mm wheelbase, the XC70 sits between the 4.7m-long XC60 mid-size SUV and the 4.95m-long XC90 large SUV. Height is about the same as the vehicles that bookend it, while the XC70 is fractionally narrower than both. Depending on the trim level, the XC70 rides on 19-, 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels. So far the XC70 has only been confirmed for China, where orders will begin later this year. Volvo says it will explore "potential additional markets at a later stage". When it arrives in showrooms, it will mark the revival of a nameplate that's been dormant since the mid-2010s. The XC70's lineage dates back to 1997 when the V70 Cross Country or V70 XC made its debut as a high-riding, all-wheel drive variant of the V70 wagon, patterned after the highly popular Subaru Outback based on the Liberty wagon. It wasn't until after the launch and success of the XC90 that the company finally settled on the XC70 name. Starting in 2016, Volvo simplified its model naming structure around the 40-, 60- and 90-series, eliminating the likes of the V70/XC70 and S80. It also reserved the XC prefix for its SUV-like crossovers, with lifted wagons reverting to the Cross Country moniker. MORE: Everything Volvo Content originally sourced from: Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed via regulatory filings in China. Volvo showed off the XC70's exterior at the beginning of this month, but didn't provide any technical info about the new model, except that it will offer "extended range plug-in hybrid" drivetrains, and be the first Volvo vehicle to use the automaker's new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA). Car News China has now unearthed many of the details about the XC70's drivetrain via its Chinese road compliance filing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. At the heart of the XC70's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is a 120kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developed by Geely and Volvo, and manufactured as part of a Aurobay joint venture with Renault. This engine is already seen in a bunch of Geely and Lynk & Co models, in which it's usually paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. No details were published about the XC70's electric motors, but the car can reach a top speed of 180km/h. Two battery options will be available. The base spec has a 21.22kWh LFP battery that's said to offer 100km of pure electric driving range under the generous CLTC standard. More expensive variants will be equipped with a 39.63kW NMC battery that supposedly provides 180km of EV driving, again using the CLTC standard. Versions of with the smaller battery weigh around 2110kg, while the longer range option tips the scales at 2275kg. Measuring 4815mm long, 1890mm wide, 1650mm tall, and riding on a 2895mm wheelbase, the XC70 sits between the 4.7m-long XC60 mid-size SUV and the 4.95m-long XC90 large SUV. Height is about the same as the vehicles that bookend it, while the XC70 is fractionally narrower than both. Depending on the trim level, the XC70 rides on 19-, 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels. So far the XC70 has only been confirmed for China, where orders will begin later this year. Volvo says it will explore "potential additional markets at a later stage". When it arrives in showrooms, it will mark the revival of a nameplate that's been dormant since the mid-2010s. The XC70's lineage dates back to 1997 when the V70 Cross Country or V70 XC made its debut as a high-riding, all-wheel drive variant of the V70 wagon, patterned after the highly popular Subaru Outback based on the Liberty wagon. It wasn't until after the launch and success of the XC90 that the company finally settled on the XC70 name. Starting in 2016, Volvo simplified its model naming structure around the 40-, 60- and 90-series, eliminating the likes of the V70/XC70 and S80. It also reserved the XC prefix for its SUV-like crossovers, with lifted wagons reverting to the Cross Country moniker. MORE: Everything Volvo Content originally sourced from: Details about the revived Volvo XC70, which will be sold exclusively as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), have been revealed via regulatory filings in China. Volvo showed off the XC70's exterior at the beginning of this month, but didn't provide any technical info about the new model, except that it will offer "extended range plug-in hybrid" drivetrains, and be the first Volvo vehicle to use the automaker's new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA). Car News China has now unearthed many of the details about the XC70's drivetrain via its Chinese road compliance filing. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. At the heart of the XC70's plug-in hybrid drivetrain is a 120kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developed by Geely and Volvo, and manufactured as part of a Aurobay joint venture with Renault. This engine is already seen in a bunch of Geely and Lynk & Co models, in which it's usually paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. No details were published about the XC70's electric motors, but the car can reach a top speed of 180km/h. Two battery options will be available. The base spec has a 21.22kWh LFP battery that's said to offer 100km of pure electric driving range under the generous CLTC standard. More expensive variants will be equipped with a 39.63kW NMC battery that supposedly provides 180km of EV driving, again using the CLTC standard. Versions of with the smaller battery weigh around 2110kg, while the longer range option tips the scales at 2275kg. Measuring 4815mm long, 1890mm wide, 1650mm tall, and riding on a 2895mm wheelbase, the XC70 sits between the 4.7m-long XC60 mid-size SUV and the 4.95m-long XC90 large SUV. Height is about the same as the vehicles that bookend it, while the XC70 is fractionally narrower than both. Depending on the trim level, the XC70 rides on 19-, 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels. So far the XC70 has only been confirmed for China, where orders will begin later this year. Volvo says it will explore "potential additional markets at a later stage". When it arrives in showrooms, it will mark the revival of a nameplate that's been dormant since the mid-2010s. The XC70's lineage dates back to 1997 when the V70 Cross Country or V70 XC made its debut as a high-riding, all-wheel drive variant of the V70 wagon, patterned after the highly popular Subaru Outback based on the Liberty wagon. It wasn't until after the launch and success of the XC90 that the company finally settled on the XC70 name. Starting in 2016, Volvo simplified its model naming structure around the 40-, 60- and 90-series, eliminating the likes of the V70/XC70 and S80. It also reserved the XC prefix for its SUV-like crossovers, with lifted wagons reverting to the Cross Country moniker. 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