Volvos for Hire – Rent a Volvo Today
Volvo means “I roll,” in Latin, and Volvos have been rolling off the production line for over 80 years. While this Swedish car manufacturer has now been absorbed by the Ford Motor Company, the Volvo is still well known for its cars. Specifically, Volvo is known for the safety of its cars. Volvo has been synonymous with car safety for about as long as anyone can remember. When car buyers have a family to protect, they can often be seen perusing Volvos over other vehicles.
The Makes and Models
Volvo produces a wide range of safe, quality automobiles, from the smaller coupes and sedans, to larger sedans, station wagons and SUVs. While most Volvos are sold in Europe, cars made by this manufacturer are popular all over the world. Cars in the Volvo line include the Volvo V50, a smaller family wagon with four wheel drive and a straight 5 2.5 liter engine, the Volvo C30, another of the smaller Volvos, a three door, four seat hatchback, the Volvo S60, a compact executive sedan that has been updated for 2010, and the XC60, a compact crossover five door SUV with four wheel drive and a six speed transmission. All models include most if not all of the safety features that Volvo is famous for.
Innovations
Most of Volvo’s innovations come in the safety arena. In the early years, they were the first to integrate a safety cage and laminated windshield. They invented the three point safety belts and the central high mounted brake light that are standard in every car today, and were innovators with crumple zones, rear seat safety belts, childproof locks and side airbags. Recent Volvo safety renovations include the BLIS system, which detects cars in the driver’s blind spot and alerts the driver with an easily visible light, and the City Safety system which automatically brakes the car at speeds under 19 mph if an obstruction is detected in front of the car.
Volvo’s reputation for safety is almost matched by its reputations for reliability and quality. The average life of a Volvo is around 20 years, and Volvo has been listed by Forbes magazine as top ten in among general car manufacturers and for luxury cars. If you’re looking to rent a car for a family outing, or are just concerned about safety and want to feel confident in a reliable, attractive, luxury car, rent a Volvo.
