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in a rear impact
the rear deformation zones will
help absorb crash energy. Even behind the third
row there’s a good deal of space to help provide
effective protection. The fuel tank is designed to
remain well protected in front of the rear axle. The
head restraints help protect the neck and spine,
and Volvo’s unique Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS) cradles the front seat occupants in a
controlled manner to help prevent whiplash injuries.
In a Volvo, safety is about interaction. Because it’s not the number of safety
features that determines how safe a car is. It’s how well they seamlessly
interact to help keep the occupants out of harm’s way.
in a side impact
Volvo’s unique Side Impact
Protection System (SIPS) helps distribute the crash
forces across the car’s body, away from the occupants.
The side airbags in the front seats help protect the
chest and hip, while the Inflatable Curtain (IC) adds
head protection for all outboard occupants, including
the ones in the third row.
in a roll-over
a gyroscope activates Volvo’s
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). The safety
belt pre-tensioners deploy to help keep occupants
more securely restrained, and the Inflatable Curtain
(IC) helps provide head protection. Additionally, the
safety cage is reinforced to help keep the passenger
compartment intact.
in a frontal collision
the generous deformation
zones will yield to help absorb crash energy. The
compact powertrain is designed to help optimise
deformation. Inside the vehicle, safety belts interact
with the collapsible steering column and dual-stage
airbags to help keep the occupants out of harm’s way.
A lower cross member helps protect occupants in an
oncoming car with lower positioned bumpers. The
front and bonnet are also designed to help reduce
the risk of injury to unprotected road-users.
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pedestrian protection
To help reduce the risk of serious injuries on unprotected road-users, the front of the vehicle is gently
rounded, the headlamps are integrated flush with the body, and the bonnet is energy-absorbing to act
as a crumple zone.
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side impact protection system (sips)
SIPS is a Volvo unique safety system that has been developed to help protect where occupants are most
exposed to the crash forces. The steel framework of the vehicle – including the front seats – is designed
and reinforced to help displace the impact of a side-collision away from the occupants to other parts of
the car body and help prevent intrusion into the cabin. The side structure is extremely strong to help
withstand a severe side impact. The Inflatable Curtain (IC) for all the outboard occupants including the
ones in the third row and the front seat side airbags interact to help provide further protection.
roll over protection system (rops)
A robust roof structure together with Volvo’s unique
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) help protect the
occupants in a rollover situation. ROPS is activated
by a gyroscope that monitors the vehicle’s leaning
angle. The safety belt pre-tensioners are activated
at every seat to help keep occupants more securely
restrained. At the same time, the inflatable curtain
(IC) deploys and remains inflated for several seconds
to help provide extended protection. To help keep the
passenger compartment intact despite severe external
forces, door pillars and strategic parts of the safety
cage is reinforced in ultra high-strength steel.
Volvo’s child safety programme
To further enhance protection for children, we offer a child safety programme that is among the most
comprehensive in the car world. Because infants have large heads and weak necks*, we know that a
child up to the age of 3-4 travels most safely facing the rear. Volvo’s rear-facing child seats help provide
maximum protection in a wide range of collisions. Children who have outgrown the child seat travel most
safely seated on a booster seat, secured with the car’s safety belt.
* In a frontal collision at 50 km/h, the head of a six-month infant can be exposed to forces corresponding to a load of 100 kg!
please note:
If the front passenger seat airbag is switched on, children under 140 cm in height should never be seated
in the front seat – not in conjunction with a child seat, a booster cushion or under any other circumstances.
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infant seat (up to 13 kg)
Infants, from newborns up to about 1 year of age, travel safely
backwards in this comfortable seat. It’s installed using the car’s
safety belt. And for extra convenient installation using the car’s
ISOFIX attachments, an ISOFIX base can be added. Side wings
help protect in a side impact, and the headrest and five-point
harness are easily adjusted. The headrest is padded for a
comfortable sleep and there’s a canopy to block the sun.
What’s more, the infant seat is easy to carry and can be used
as a babysitter.
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= Accessory (can be fitted after you’ve purchased your car).
