Volvo Safety 

When you're heading off to work or going to visit family on the weekend, driving will get you around Longview easily and conveniently. While cars are equipped with modern technology to protect you on the road, you will still want to research about a model's safety ratings before committing to one in Alexandria. And if you're considering something from the Volvo lineup, you can rest assured that Volvo vehicles will keep you safe and sound. Take a look at what industry experts have to say and what Volvo safety technology you can expect to use on your Texarkana commutes below!

Volvo Safety Ratings - IIHS 

The Insurance Institue for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates car models on their safety through various vehicle crash tests. As a result, many car shoppers rely on their test results to see how their interested model will respond in the event of a crash. If you look at Volvo vehicles, you will see that the IIHS gave them high ratings, often with "Good" and "Superior" ratings which are the highest mark a car can earn on their scales. Here are some Volvo safety ratings for recent Volvo models: 

2023 Volvo XC90 - Top Safety Pick+

• Earned "Good" ratings for every aspect of the Crashworthiness test
• Rated "Superior" for front crash prevention (vehicle to pedestrian) in the day
• Earned "Good" rating for seat belt reminders

2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge - Top Safety Pick+ 

• Earned "Good" ratings for every aspect of the Crashworthiness test
• Earned "Acceptable" rating for LATCH ease of use 

Volvo XC40 - Achieved Highest Possible Rating 

• Is the only small SUV to receive an overall "Good" rating in every test category of an updated 2.0 test
• Results are acknowledged as of December 2022 

Volvo Safety Technology 

These impressive results are possible thanks to the following advanced Volvo safety features: 

Lidar

When used with an AI-driven super computer, Lidar will allow safety features to be continuously improved and gradually introduce unsupervised autonomous driving. This is found standard in the electric Volvo EX90 and in the next generation of electric Volvo cars.

Driver Understanding System

This 2-camera system will detect when the driver is distracted or sleepy, and when it does, it will activate a protective shield and take appropriate countermeasures, which includes reducing speed and braking to a complete stop.

Occupant Sensing

The cabin will be covered completely with interior radars, so occupant sensing technology will prevent a child or pet from being accidentally left behind in a car. 

Speed Cap

All new Volvo cars come with a speed limit of 180 km/h since 2020 to prevent dangers of speeding. Additonally, you may put a speed cap on your car with your Care key when you're lending it to a friend, family member, or your teenager who's learning to drive. 

Other Common Safety Features

Across the Volvo lineup, you'll find features like run-off road mitigation, collision avoidance, blind spot information system (BLIS), surround view camera, and more! 

Feel Protected Inside a Volvo

When you go out and about in Ruston or Monroe with a Volvo, you will feel confident that these Volvo safety technologies will protect you. Should you ever get into a crash, let our collision center in Shreveport get your Volvo back to 100%. It is just right across the street from our dealership. We're here for you, and if you want to explore the Volvo lineup further, get in touch with us today!