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How do remote updates work at Volvo?
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard How do remote updates work at Volvo?

Today, technology is an integral part of modern vehicles with the goal of providing a safer, more comfortable and enjoyable driver experience every day. But like all technology, these systems require regular updates to work optimally. So Volvo is implementing remote update procedures to allow owners of their vehicles to benefit from the latest enhancements and new features, without having to...

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The Volvo XC60 versus its competition: advantages and disadvantages?
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard The Volvo XC60 versus its competition: advantages and disadvantages?

Since the launch of the new Volvo XC60, the Swedish brand has continued to evolve its family SUV to the point of developing light hybrid powertrains. But the technological evolutions aren't limited to the engine. Between standard safety features and driving comfort, many drivers are increasingly embracing the Volvo XC60 2023's philosophy. In this article, we'll go over the pros and cons of the...

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2023 Volvo XC60 B5 or B6: which engine to choose?
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard 2023 Volvo XC60 B5 or B6: which engine to choose?

If you are planning to buy a 2023 Volvo XC60, you must have noticed the presence of two powertrains in the Volvo range: the B5 AWD mild hybrid and the B6 AWD mild hybrid. Indeed, since the year 2022, the Volvo car brand has introduced two new engines (B5 and B6) to its catalog, replacing the T5 and T6 versions. We can also add to this list the B4 engine, which is reserved for the XC40 2023. But...

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Where does the success of the Volvo V60 Cross Country come from in Quebec?
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard Where does the success of the Volvo V60 Cross Country come from in Quebec?

In Quebec, Volvo SUVs are by far the most popular vehicles to meet the territory's traffic conditions. But there is another Volvo vehicle that has made its place in the lineup: the V60 Cross Country. Why is it so popular with Volvo customers? In this article, we review several advantages that have made their owners happy. Ground clearance In Quebec, having a vehicle with decent ground clearance...

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Why is the second Volvo key orange?
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard Why is the second Volvo key orange?

Since the announcement of Volvo to limit the speed of its vehicles to 180km/h from 2020, the Swedish brand offers the possibility to its customers to configure the parameters of its car in this direction. So, after the introduction of the red key, this time it's about introducing Care Key - an orange colored key that allows you to set a speed limit for yourself, family members, friends or when...

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Volvo EX90: What is Google Maps HD technology?
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard Volvo EX90: What is Google Maps HD technology?

Officially unveiled on November 6, 2022, the new Volvo EX90 is the SUV in the range that offers the most advanced technologies in terms of safety with the goal of reducing fatal accidents by 20%. To achieve its ambitions, the Swedish brand is collaborating with technology leaders such as Luminar with LiDAR technology but also Google for autonomous driving. In this article, we take a look at...

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Volvo C40 Recharge: what's new for the 2023 model year
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Volvo Cars Saint Léonard Volvo C40 Recharge: what's new for the 2023 model year

Introduced to the Volvo lineup in 2022, the C40 Recharge acts as a compact SUV for families looking for comfort while driving electric. But to take advantage of this new model, you had to order the Ultimate version, the most luxurious version of the Volvo C40 Recharge. To homogenize the whole range, Volvo presents in 2023 two new versions in the catalog: Core & Plus. In this article, we explain...

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What's new in the 2023 Volvo XC90?
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Volvo Cars Saint Léonard What's new in the 2023 Volvo XC90?

Following the same path as the Volvo XC60 2023 and Volvo XC40 2023, the Momentum, Inscription and R-Design versions are disappearing, offering future buyers all-new configuration possibilities with the introduction of the Core, Plus and Ultimate versions. Want to order the new Volvo XC90 2023? Here we explain all the new features, available exclusively in Canada! Introduction of the new...

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What are the differences between the EX90 and the Polestar 3?
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard What are the differences between the EX90 and the Polestar 3?

At the beginning of 2019, the Polestar brand (a subsidiary of the Volvo Group) launched its 1st electric vehicle with the Polestar 2; a vehicle with cutting-edge and sporty styling in line with Polestar optimizations for thermal vehicles. For the year 2022, it is the turn of the Polestar 3 to conquer the Canadian market with similarities to the new Volvo EX90 - the differentiation with Polestar...

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LiDAR: A new technology for even more security
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard LiDAR: A new technology for even more security

Volvo's goal remains the same: zero deaths and serious injuries in their vehicles. To achieve this goal, the brand has been deploying a range of technologies to protect occupants since 1960, from the three-point seatbelt to the pedestrian airbag and, more recently, limiting the speed of Volvo cars to 180 km/h. But all these innovations are not enough; to protect all users in the vehicle or on...

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Volvo EX90: A new era 100% electric is here
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Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard Volvo EX90: A new era 100% electric is here

Announcements are happening one after the other at Volvo Cars Saint-Léonard. After the arrival of the new 100% electric Volvo C40 and the stylistic evolution of the Volvo XC40, it is now the turn of the Swedish brand's flagship to undergo a drastic change. After several announcements about the XC90's replacement, Volvo finally introduces its new EX90; a 100% electric version that combines...

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End of an era at Volvo: renewed versions in 2023
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Volvo Cars Saint Léonard End of an era at Volvo: renewed versions in 2023

We already talked about it in the article on the 2023 Volvo XC60 and the 2023 Volvo XC40, the Swedish brand has decided to simplify its finishes by stopping the release of the Momentum, R-Design and Inscription names from the year 2023. So what exactly does this change mean? Which versions will replace the Momentum, R-Design and Inscription? How can you configure your new Volvo in 2023? We...

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