Since 1927, Volvo’s car safety has been at its core—and that is something that we don’t see changing any time soon. Volvo has raised the bar in the car industry for safety standards with a new vision to prevent any serious injury or death in a new Volvo vehicle in 2020.
Volvo has never skimped on safety, but here are some of the most impressive Volvo safety features that we think deserve a little extra attention…
Volvo's IntelliSafe Driver Assistance Technology is the standard Volvo safety equipment in all new vehicles. Designed to provide every driver with the peace of mind they need as they drive, Volvo offers one of the most high-tech vehicle safety systems available on the market today—including Volvo city safety, pilot assist, auto-brake, steering support, cross-traffic alerts, and rear-collision warnings.
Volvo has been studying car crashes since the 1970s in order to develop systems that will decrease the rising number of crashes and improve driver alertness. The Volvo City Safety feature will spot potential danger before you do and helps drivers avoid it. Using radar cameras to identify other vehicles, pedestrians, or animals on the road—Volvo City Safety will warn drivers of possible collisions and will automatically brake if the driver does not respond in time. In some cars, Volvo City Safety will also include Steering Support to assist drivers in steering away from approaching danger. The oncoming lane mitigation, run-off road mitigation, and lane-keeping aid features will help reduce the risk of moving into oncoming traffic, veering off the road, and keep you safely in your lane.
IntelliSafe Surround is like having an extra pair of eyes on the road at all times. This technological Volvo safety system gives drivers the information and support they need to know about other vehicles or objects within their vicinity including a Blind Spot Information System that sees where you can’t, and street assist with cross-traffic alerts, brake support, and rear collision warnings to keep you and your family safe.
Volvo’s focus on protecting and caring for people has made Volvo a leader in safety and inspiriting innovations including its release of the 3-point seatbelt patent that has saved over a million lives in 60 years, and both The Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) and the Whiplash Injury Protection System, that have helped to save countless lives and prevent injuries for generations of drivers. Volvo also makes use of ultra-high-strength steel to create a protective barrier between collisions and its passengers with a structure designed to dissipate impact energy from potential collisions.
Some of the models with the best Volvo safety features and car safety ratings include the Volvo XC60, Volvo XC40, and Volvo XC90, which was named the country’s safest car. But all Volvo vehicles are top-rated safety cars and some of the safest cars on the road. Why? Because safety has been and will always be Volvo's top priority. Stop into the Bob Penkhus Volvo showroom today (virtually or in-person) to see for yourself.
Stay safe and enjoy the drive.
- Your friends at Bob Penkhus Volvo
“Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo therefore is and must remain, safety.” - Gustaf Larson, Co-Founder of Volvo