Is the Volvo XC90 the safest car?
Research by testing firm Thatcham Research (in 2018) found that the Volvo XC90 was Britain’s safest car on the roads today, with experts finding that no driver or passenger had ever been killed in a registered accident in a Volvo XC90 since 2004 when official records began.
Is Volvo still a safe car?
Volvo models are among the safest cars on the market. In 2021, every Volvo earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the International Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS. Volvo is a pioneer in terms of automotive safety. That said, the Volvo brand remains a safe staple in the industry.
What car has never had a death?
Seven vehicles registered statistically zero deaths for the three-year period studied by the IIHS: the Yukon XL, Infiniti QX60, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Lexus NX 200t, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Porsche Cayenne, and Volkswagen Golf.
What does Euroeuro NCAP mean for Volvo owners?
Euro NCAP’s assessment is based on the updated vehicle currently being produced and Volvo will contact owners of cars with three seat rows in order to retro-fit the modified component. The front seats and head restraints provided good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision.
What are the safety features in the Volvo XC90?
The XC90’s standard-fit autonomous emergency braking system recognises pedestrians and cyclists as well as other cars. Euro NCAP will start to assess the performance of such functionality in 2016 so the system cannot be rewarded here. Crash avoided up to 80km/h. Crash speed reduced up to 80km/h. Crash avoided up to 70km/h.
Does the Volvo XC90 have self-driving emergency braking?
The XC90’s standard-fit autonomous emergency braking system recognises pedestrians and cyclists as well as other cars. Euro NCAP will start to assess the performance of such functionality in 2016 so the system cannot be rewarded here. Crash avoided up to 80km/h.
How stable is the passenger compartment of the XC90?
The passenger compartment of the XC90 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Volvo demonstrated that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different statures and to those sat in different positions.