The hybrid car of the Swedish company got 5-star Euro NCAP for the independent evaluation. It is already having a great success, and they sold out in advance for the first 1,000 cars.
Volvo V60 Plug-in
The independent body of Euro NCAP continues its tests on the safety of coaches and awarded with five stars even the Volvo V60 Plug-in. The model of the Swedish company scored a record for hybrid cars, with a level of security comparable to the V60 standard. Among the various tests on the safety of adults, children, pedestrians and new technologies, there was also the offset frontal impact test at 64 km / h.
Volvo V60 Plug-in Wheels
Volvo V60 Plug-in Charging
Volvo V60 Plug-in Left View
“We apply the same high standards to all our products – says Jan Ivarsson, the leader of the Swedish company- The score in the Euro NCAP test clearly shows that the V60 with the hybrid technology recharge provides the same excellent level of safety of a car standard “. In particular, the integration of the battery pack and the additional weight has led to a strengthening of the structure to maintain intact the protection.
Volvo V60 Plug-in Dashboard
This hybrid car is having a great response from the audience: the first 1000 cars are sold out in advance, pending the arrival at dealerships, which has been scheduled for 2013. Finally, in view of the following year, the production of hybrid rechargeable will be increased to 4000-6000 units for the 2014 model year.
