Body
The advanced front structure consists of deformation zones of different grades of steel, each one with a certain role in a collision. The structure is designed to help providing increased protection in a frontal collision.
Side structures of different grades of steel and a number of tubes and
members are all designed to "move" the body to the side, help reducing the risk
of passenger compartment intrusion. Volvo's Side Impact Protection System helps
absorbing the forces in order to maintain an adequate space for the passengers.
Volvo XC60 (2009)
2009 Volvo XC60
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Driving dynamics: steering, brakes and transmission
All XC70 models get Volvo's innovative AWD (All-Wheel Drive) transmission as
standard. This advanced system, which automatically apportions torque
front-to-rear depending on need, improves the XC7 ...
Recycling
As part of Volvo’s commitment to the environment,
it is essential for the vehicle to be recycled
in an environmentally sound way. Almost
the entire vehicle can be recycled and for that
reason, ...
Seat belt pretensioners
All seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that reduce slack in the belts.
These pretensioners are triggered in situations where the front or side impact airbags
deploy, and in certain impacts ...