More than 40 carmakers brought their best to the showroom floors at the 2018 New York International Auto Show last month, but one clearly stood out: Volvo. In a crowded field of new model reveals and concept car pitches, the Swedish luxury nameplate dominated headlines.
How? By premiering two new models and winning an award for an established fan favorite. Keep reading to get the whole story.
3 Volvo Highlights From the New York International Auto Show
There’s one more reason to be excited about the 2019 Volvo XC40
There was already a lot to love about the forthcoming 2019 Volvo XC40, but Volvo decided to dial up the excitement even more by announcing an additional trim at the New York International Auto Show. The Inscription will join the Momentum and R-Design trims when Volvo’s first crossover hits North American markets later this spring.
Here are just a few of the extra features it promises:
- Volvo Cars’ Pilot Assist system
- A 360° camera
- City Safety w/ Run-off Road Protection and Mitigation
- Fold-out hooks for small bags and removable waste bins
But don’t worry — the Inscription still offers the same city-friendly performance of the other two trims. Standard AWD and up to 248 horsepower await in this compact SUV. Learn how to pre-order it here.
The 2019 Volvo V60 will change how we look at the wagon
Volvo is already the leader of the luxury wagon segment, but that doesn’t mean it’s planning to slow down any time soon. Introducing the 2019 Volvo V60.
Engineered under the Scalable Product Architecture platform, the all-new Volvo V60 will boast the following:
- A choice of two engines: a 250-hp T5 or 316-hp T6
- Available AWD
- An 8-speed automatic transmission
- Available Car by Volvo subscription service
The Volvo V60 is set to make its retail debut by the end of the year.
The 2018 Volvo XC60 is the world’s favorite car
It wasn’t all about premieres. The 2018 Volvo XC60 took the title of “World Car of the Year 2018” adding yet another accomplishment for the Swedish luxury automaker. The following features helped this midsize SUV bring home the hardware:
- A 407-horsepower T8 hybrid engine
- Volvo’s City Safety Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Oncoming Lane Mitigation w/ Steer Assist
- The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
Upgrade to a Volvo in Wilmington, NC
The 2019 Volvo XC40 and 2019 Volvo V60 aren’t available yet, but the award-winning 2018 Volvo XC60 can be yours today. Find it in our inventory of new cars for sale in Wilmington, North Carolina. To stay up to date on future Volvo releases, follow Parkway Volvo of Wilmington on Facebook.