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Old 06-18-07, 12:13 PM
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Volvo planning R-line sports packs
Monday 18 June 2007

Back in April we reported that Volvo would be dropping its ‘R’ performance range at the end of the 2007 model year due to lackluster sales. However, fans of the R range may not have to be sad for long if rumors about a new Volvo sports package prove true. Similar to Audi’s S-Line performance upgrades, Volvo is said to be developing its own sport pack to be called the R-Line for the new S40 and V50 models.

The new pack will consist of both cosmetic changes and possibly performance upgrades such as stiffer suspension and racing alloy wheels. Other additions will likely include unique interior trim, a sporty bodykit and distinctive R-Line badging.

During the announcement of the end of the ‘R’ performance range, Volvo CEO Fredrik Arp mentioned that there’ll still be performance oriented models but the cars won’t be carrying the R label. Other models in the pipeline include a sports version of the C30 hatch as well as a high-performance turbo V8 powered S80 flagship.
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i HATE that steering wheel... They need to change it up!
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what's in the dash??? no stereo???
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Didn't they just kill off their R line not to long ago???

So, the R is dead, but it's really not? I dont get it!
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volvo is not a sport company ... they market to ppl who want a 'safe' car ... those people are generally not into sport things






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Originally Posted by Faymester
volvo is not a sport company ... they market to ppl who want a 'safe' car ... those people are generally not into sport things

stupid ford
ever heard of niche market?
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I read that the R-Line was dead also.
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
what's in the dash??? no stereo???
The buttons underneath look like a phone setup. Whiskey tango foxtrot?
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I like the exterior design of the Volvo's but not feeling the interior in any of them at all. Just doesn't feel luxurious to me.
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Yea they said the R-line would be discontinued...for now. Guaranteed once the new S60 comes out in a few years, give it a few years after that and in traditional Volvo fashion a new R model will be out.

And the stereo is there. Its integrated into the screen above. 14 speaker (if I remember correctly from my old Volvo days) Dynoaudio set up. Very sick sound system.
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Volvo should really be going for MB and Lexus types of vehicles.
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THe interior needs some work.. I remeber sitting in a S40 while the GF was looking for a new car and the interior was just boring..
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
THe interior needs some work.. I remeber sitting in a S40 while the GF was looking for a new car and the interior was just boring..
A good friend of mine owns one and I was kind of dumbfounded when I saw the weird "handle" looking things on the center console.
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