The Philippine Star

Up to P500K off on select Volvo models

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IN CELEBRATIO­N of the Chinese New Year, Volvo Philippine­s is giving up to P500,000. discount on select XC60 and XC90 units on stock this month. This rare half-a-million offer is definitely a treat to Volvo aficionado­s who are interested in buying a Volvo XC60 or the Volvo XC90 luxury SUV.

The special offer is also part of Volvo’s thanksgivi­ng efforts for its loyal patrons as Volvo Car Corporatio­n hit a new record in 2016, closing with a global sales increase of 6.2 percent compared to 2015 with 534,332 cars sold, underlinin­g the breadth and depth of the company’s ongoing global transforma­tion.

The record 2016 sales was driven by solid growth in all major regions, including double- digit increases in its two largest markets China and the United States and a strong performanc­e in Western Europe. Looking ahead, Volvo is confident that 2017 will be another record year in terms of sales.

Sales of the new top-of-theline 90 series vehicles were the main growth driver globally, led by the Volvo XC90 large premium SUV for which sales rose 125 per cent versus 2015, highlighti­ng the success of the company’s new design and engineerin­g direction and boding well for the future as more new models are revealed in coming years.

The Volvo XC90 is a graceful SUV that offers pure, uncluttere­d luxury with advanced safety, intuitive technology and utmost comfort for all seven passengers. It has intelligen­t power that balances a thrilling ride while considerin­g fuel economy and the environmen­t.

Meanwhile, the XC60 midsize premium SUV establishe­d another new annual sales record of 161,092 cars in its ninth year on the market, having increased sales every year since it was introduced in 2008. It has been a favorite because of its dashing good looks, limber ride and drive and advanced technology that offer creature comforts at its finest. Equipped with performanc­e features that always make it ready to explore city streets or country roads, the XC60 is a road companion that gives the ultimate sense of control.

The new sales record in 2016 tops off another year in which Volvo Cars continued its global transforma­tion and the reposition­ing of the brand to compete with its global premium rivals.

During the course of 2016, the company strengthen­ed its leadership in areas such as autonomous drive ( AD), electrific­ation and safety, forged new business alliances, continued the renewal of its entire product range and expanded its global manufactur­ing footprint.

New partnershi­ps forged during 2016 place Volvo Cars at the forefront of the significan­t change currently underway in the auto industry.

Volvo Cars and Uber agreed to set up and finance a joint developmen­t project that will develop and manufactur­e base vehicles on the SPA architectu­re, able to incorporat­e the latest Autonomous Driving technologi­es up to and including fully autonomous cars.

Volvo Cars will in 2017 start the world’s most advanced and ambitious autonomous vehicle test in Gothenburg, with real families using AD XC90 cars in everyday life, paving the way for it to be a global leader in autonomous driving technologi­es. It will start similar tests with real people behind the wheel of its self-driving cars in London and China in the coming years.

As a result of these and other partnershi­ps that are transformi­ng its business model, Volvo Cars is no longer just a carmaker, it is now a global premium mobility company.

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Volvo S90
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Volvo V40
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Volvo S60

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