September US Sales Announced for Volvo
2018 Volvo XC60
September 2018 sales have surpassed last year’s sales for Volvo Car USA, LLC. According to the automaker, September 2017 was down 10.3% compared to what it posted for this September. When comparing year-to-date sales side-by-side, units sold in 2018 have totaled 73,929. This is an increase of 29.8%. Leading the pack for Volvo sales in September is the XC60. With 3,406 models sold, it’s beating the XC90 by a little over 900 units. (2,484 XC90 models sold in September).
Learn More: About the features on the 2018 Volvo XC60
The 2018 Volvo XC60 is available at three trim levels: Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription. Each delivers three powerful engine options: a 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder turbocharged (T5), a 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder supercharged (T6), and a 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder supercharged engine with 87 horsepower electric motor (T8 plug-in hybrid). Each engine is expertly paired to an eight-speed Geartronic™ automatic transmission. Advanced driver assist technologies such as Rear Collision Warning, Automatic Braking After Collision, Lane Keeping Aid, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, and Run Off Road Mitigation are standard features.
Photo Gallery: 2018 Volvo XC60
The 2018 Volvo XC90 is available at four trim levels: Momentum, Inscription, R-Design, and Excellence. It features standard smartphone integration, a navigation system, and 8-inch driver display. Move up to the Inscription trim to earn a 12.3-inch digital driver display. The XC90 also comes equipped with advanced driver assist technologies as standard features including Blind Spot Information System and Cross Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Pilot Assist, City Safety Collision Avoidance Technology, and Lane Keeping Aid.
Photo Gallery: 2018 Volvo XC90
Learn More: About the features on the 2018 Volvo XC90
“In a challenging market, Volvo’s sales remained strong,” said Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “Our award-winning SUV range has driven our overall growth to nearly 30% year-to-date.”
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