At Volvo, it is our vision that no one will be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo by 2020.
That’s how seriously we take safety. From features that support you while driving, to features that help prevent accidents and protect you in the event that one occurs, IntelliSafe is our way of giving you everyday convenience and peace of mind, anywhere you go. Unexpected things happen on the road, so we’ve created features to keep you as safe as possible, should the unavoidable occur. Here are a few of the technologies that we have developed that will allow you to truly enjoy driving your Volvo:
Adaptive Cruise Control keeps you at a set distance between your Volvo and the car in front. It makes driving more relaxing, especially in slow moving city traffic. Active High Beam automatically senses other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists and temporarily switches between low and high beams at night. The 360° camera will allow you to have a bird’s-eye view of your Volvo. You’ll be able to see obstacles at any angle. It makes parking and maneuvering in tight spaces a breeze! If your car ever starts to veer out of its lane, our Lane Keeping Aid kicks in, gently steering you back and sending warning vibrations to keep you alert.
City Safety lends a hand when traffic comes to a sudden halt, preparing the brakes for a quicker response or automatically braking if there is no time to respond. Pedestrian detection detects people walking ahead of your vehicle to help you avoid accidents, and even brakes for you should the situation require it. If a cyclist swerves in front of your car, our cyclist detection will warn you with a light on your windshield and brake for you if quick action is necessary.
Forward Collision Warning scans all objects within 500 feet in front of your car and if an accident is imminent, it warns you and pre-charges the brakes for a quick stop. We invented the three-point seatbelt in 1959, but today, ours are safer than ever. Now, our seatbelts automatically tighten within a few thousandths of a second after a collision. Made of super-strong boron steel and lighter steels, our safety cages hold strong during an accident, while allowing the energy to disperse to help keep you safe.
Everything we do is designed around people, so every innovation we make is designed to simplify and improve your life. We're especially proud of our advances in efficient power, connectivity and safety. Volvo’s philosophy has always been to put people first. To pioneer innovations for a safer, cleaner, more enjoyable future.