The Parc of Volvo vehicles in United Kingdom attained a value of 540,271.90 Units in 2020
The indicator recorded a historical growth (CAGR) of 2.73% between 2017 to 2020, and is expected to grow by...
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Company Summary
AB Volvo (Volvo) provides commercial transport solutions. The company also manufactures and sells equipment for the construction market as well as drive systems for marine and industrial applications. In addition, it provides industrial information technology (IT) solutions, logistics solutions, and support services such as roadside assistance, fuel management, and driver training. The company manufactures a wide range of medium-heavy to heavy trucks for regional transport, long-haul, and construction operations under the Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack Trucks, and UD brands. Volvo operates production facilities in several countries and markets its products worldwide, including Sweden, France, Japan, the US, China, Brazil, and South Korea. Volvo is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Volvo XC90 - Benchmarked Connectivity Features
Display
The 8" integrated cluster instrumentation which can be upgraded to 12.3" offers more line-of-sight connected control. Navigation, voice control translation—where the system repeats back in words what it thinks it has heard—can be seen on this wider screen. At first, the steering controls seem overly comprehensive. However, the combination of mouse-like scroll wheels and console-esque arrows makes navigating the menu options easy enough, once the driver is more familiar. There is also a Heads-Up Display (HUD) on offer. Above the steering wheel, a small projector shows the speed limit, speed, and key navigation instructions in the windscreen.
Voice Control
Working with Nuance, Volvo has developed a voice control system. From over 200 natural-sounding phrases, including variants such as 'I'm hot' and 'Reduce temperature' for the same command, the system was very accurate in its understanding. In fact, this system works well most of the time.
Switchgear
Volvo has made some progress into 'Connected Switchgear', defined as controls that give customers more functionality seen on a mobile, tablet, or desktop. Screen brightness, factory reset, and language selections are now a fully integrated part of the package. However, Sensus doesn't yet offer privacy preferences, cabin overheat control (for pet comfort), or comprehensive ADAS customization, a la Tesla.
Audio
Volvo has collaborated with Bowers and Wilkins to offer a premium audio upgrade. It's not cheap at an eyewatering price on top of the car. For audiophiles, it's worth it. The premium audio package enables the driver the simplicity of pre-configured audio preferences, which recreate the listening experience of a studio, smaller stage, or auditorium performance at Gothenburg Concert Hall. These are so simple to use, cutting out the need to mess with the treble, mid, and bass levels if one is not familiar with getting the best from these settings manually.
Networking
A modem is currently offered on five of the thirteen models in the range, but Volvo expects to have full connectivity integrated into 100% of the range by 2020. The SIM is not integrated but an optional upgrade. Unlike many other manufacturers, Volvo does not offer data contracts itself. Instead, the customer sources a data package, perhaps from their current mobile provider, and can fit the SIM card very easily via a dock located in the rear of the car. This then allows the customer to upgrade to Volvo On Call, an emergency breakdown service and smartphone companion app.
ADAS
Volvo has a proven track record for implementing safety features first. Functions, such as City Safety, Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Keep Assist function as one would expect, alerting the driver to imminent danger and taking control at the very last moment if the driver doesn't. Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control is comfortable, but the SAE level of automation is still only at 2, held back by regulation and Volvo's continued commitment to safety.
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