| Easter is known as a hot buying season for auto | | | | S80 and other larger Volvo cars. The remarkable |
| enthusiasts. But Volvo has additional three good | | | | Volvo XC90 parts include the 4.4 L Yamaha V8 |
| reasons to be jubilant about Easter. This is because | | | | engine that produces 311 units of horsepower and |
| its trio of models has scooped awards in the Used | | | | 325 ft•lbf of torque. For this model year, |
| Car Honours 2007. The commendations for the | | | | the car was updated to deliver a subtly-restyled |
| XC90, S60, and V50 were published by Auto Express | | | | front and rear, and a more luxurious interior. |
| magazine. In connection to this, the Swedish | | | | In regards with the Volvo S60, judges have this to |
| automaker has expressed its plans to offer a wider | | | | say: "When it comes to value in this sector, there's |
| range of older models through Volvo Selected Used | | | | only one place to look. With plenty of kit, loads of |
| Cars, its approved pre-owned scheme. | | | | space and some of the most relaxing seats we've |
| At the Auto Express Used Car awards, the Volvo | | | | experienced, the Volvo S60 is a soothing choice." |
| XC90, the acclaimed SUV from the automaker, was | | | | They also gave unrestricted praises in favor of the |
| adjudged an outright winner in the off-road 4x4 | | | | V50. They said, "With a 417-litre boot that grows to |
| category. There was further success for the Volvo | | | | 1,307 litres, the Volvo V50 isn't the biggest |
| S60 sedan and the Volvo V50 sports wagon. The | | | | load-lugger, but it's one of the most stylish. Top-rate |
| cars both achieved the Commended status in the | | | | safety and build quality complete the package." |
| compact executive and estate car classes | | | | Accepting the prestigious awards was Anne |
| respectively. | | | | Woodward, the used car programme manager. "Our |
| Volvo has already established an impressive history in | | | | continued success in the used car market is reflected |
| prestigious awards. As a fact, this is the second year | | | | in the number of visitors to our website, where |
| that the XC90 has scooped the honor for the Best | | | | 280,000 used Volvos are viewed online each month - |
| 4x4 Off-roader. Additionally, this is the third year in | | | | and that's a significant increase on last year's figure." |
| succession that Volvo has claimed three trophies. | | | | Woodward also intimated the automaker's plans that |
| For the 2007 Auto Express awards, judges have | | | | will appeal to cost-conscious motorists looking to buy |
| intimated full praise for the Volvo trio. They have this | | | | a used Volvo. "Last year 12 percent of our used car |
| to say: "The Volvo XC90 is still the must-have | | | | sales were of vehicles aged three to four years. In |
| off-roader. A top Euro NCAP rating and the marque's | | | | 2007 our goal is to get that much nearer to 20 |
| reputation for dealer service and reliability combine to | | | | percent. Offering a wider range of older models |
| make the XC90 a desirable used car that's also a | | | | means more customers than ever will be able to |
| sensible buy." | | | | afford a Selected Used Volvo. And that means more |
| The Volvo XC90, a mid-size luxury crossover SUV | | | | people will benefit from the high standards of vehicle |
| which has debuted at the New York Auto Show, is | | | | preparation and guaranteed peace-of-mind motoring |
| sharing the P2 platform with its siblings - the Volvo | | | | provided by our franchised dealer network," she said. |