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Vehicle Overview
Long known for safe, solid sedans and wagons, Volvo joined the sport utility vehicle fray in 2003 with its car-based XC90. The Swedish automaker promised the ride and handling of a passenger car. ...

Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut. When attaching the seat belt to a chi ...

DRIVING DYNAMICS: POWERTRAINS
All C30s are front-wheel drive, with the transverse engine design improving space efficiency. It also improves safety by creating a generous crumple zone in the engine compartment. The five-cylinder ...