If there is one thing that Volvo does well, it’s premium consumer cars. The 2009 Volvo C70 is a literal testament to this experience in its excellent design and engineering. The new model hasn’t needed much updating, but there are a few welcome modifications to the 2009 C70.
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Volvo welcomes back its smallest car this year, the stylish and sporty 2009 Volvo C30. This is the newest car in Volvo’s line-up and represents their vision for a budget sport hatchback. Classically designed with Volvo aesthetics in mind, it’s still an imposing presence on the road, even for such a small car. Volvo has great hopes for the C30, predicting that the majority of its purchasers will be first time car owners.
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The 2009 Volvo XC90 is the largest car made by the auto manufacturer, by some margin. Unsurprisingly classed as a full sized SUV, it’s also one of the larger family haulers available on the market. Suffice to say, the XC90 is a mammoth. Unfortunately, climate change and rising petrol costs are threatening the XC90 with the very real prospect of following the hairy elephant into extinction.
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The 2009 Volvo XC70 is the latest in a long line of luxury estate SUV’s. Interestingly, it was this very model first released way back in 1997, which is widely recognized as the herald of the luxury estate SUV market. It should be a given then that Volvo knows what they are doing when they build an XC70.
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The 2009 Volvo V70 enters its second year since a major redesign in 2008. The popular wagon design remains, and much of the bodywork is untouched, however the addition of standard fog lights means a small change to the front end design. Still, its unmistakably a Volvo, and it looks great.
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The V stands for versatility. That one little letter gives us a good idea of Volvos hopes and dreams for the 2009 Volvo V50 before we even begin to look into its workings. Volvo’s objectives for this car are broad, but perhaps unattainable. By their own admission, they sought to make a sturdy, sporty and versatile vehicle without compromise. That has got to be tricky for the 2009 Volvo V50 to live up to, but how did it do?
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Welcome to Volvo’s flagship sedan. The 2009 Volvo S80 is, as ever, built from the ground up to offer luxury and quality driving experience in equal measure. The S80 comes in three trim levels which all include a raft of luxury and safety features but differ quite substantially in engine performance.
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The 2009 Volvo S60 midsize sedan is back to rule the roost for another year. There are few changes from the popular formula that Volvo has created in the S60, but many subtle differences shake up the overall experience. Overall, the new S60 is sportier, better looking, and includes more luxurious finishes and extras.
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The 2009 Volvo S40 is a fresh new version of Volvos budget sedan. The S40 is Volvos most affordable car, but that doesnít mean the manufacturer has cut corners during its production. The 2009 S40 offers impressive safety ratings and good mileage, but the default engine is a little underpowered.
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The new Camry is Toyota’s flagship car for this generation. The 2009 Toyota Camry features advanced energy saving systems, including enhanced aerodynamics and hybrid drive, it also comes packed with many of Toyotas latest innovations, making for a very luxurious experience indeed. No car is perfect though, no matter how much Toyota would like us to believe it.
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