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Volvo shows off sporty new XC60 R-Design
From the "You knew it was coming" file is word that Volvo is readying an R-Design variant of their new XC60 crossover. With the company's sporty trim designation finding its way into nearly every product in the fold (C30, S40, V50, S80, V70, and XC90), the move may be an expected one, but it is pleasant nonetheless. Given that it features stiffer damping (Volvo doesn't specify how much firmer), a more robust chassis (Volvo doesn't specify how it's reinforced) and improved steering (thanks to a new, "direct steering gear") than its more ... Read more →
Volvo C30 R-Design priced from $26,445 Michael Harley
Click above to view high-res gallery of the Volvo C30 R-Design Following up on our story about the Volvo C30 R-Design at the New York Auto Show, Volvo announced pricing today for its sporty ...
New York 2008: Volvo C30 R-Design is R-some Dan Roth
Click above to view high-res gallery of the Volvo C30 R-Design Volvo directed its efforts at the New York Auto Show toward debuting the XC60 SUV for North America, but quietly standing sentinel at ...
Volvo unveils C30 R-Design in limited quantities John Neff
click above for more pics of the 2008 Volvo C30 R-Design Volvo has just announced a the C30 R-Design trim for its newest model. The package is comprised of only exterior and interior mods, so no ...
Volvo XC90 Sport gets sportier with the R-treatment Damon Lavrinc
Volvo's limited presence in Detroit will be punctuated by the expansion of its in-house customization line with the release of the XC90 Sport R-Design. Volvo connoisseurs can R-ified their 'ute with ...
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Volvo R-DESIGN accessories unveiled 2 years ago on Autoblog
Click for a gallery of the R-DESIGN components We recently reported on the forthcoming Volvo R-DESIGN component packages that will be offered in lieu of the performance "R" models going forward (sniff, sniff), and Volvo's UK division released some official information and photos. The R-DESIGN ...
Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!
Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.
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