Lower cross member

The front structure has been supplemented by a lower cross member that adapts the front to the height of a normal-sized passenger car. This enables the other car's deformation zones to function as they were intended to provide protection for the car's occupants.
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Towing a trailer
The maximum weights recommended by Volvo
for trailers with brakes are shown in the table
below.
Recommended hitch tongue load: not more
than 10% of the trailer's weight. The trailer
load should ...
Six-speed manual transmission
The manual six-speed gearbox provides good tractive power in each gear in
order to combine rapid acceleration with high top speed.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) for enhanced stability
All Wheel Drive is ...
Safety
Volvo’s Roll Stability Control System employs a gyrosensor. If the rollover
risk reaches a specified threshold, Dynamic Stability Traction Control is
activated. Inflatable side curtain-type airbag ...
