New S80 incorporates anti-carjacking measure

Alx · 02-04-2006, 04:26 PM

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Volvo has long made safety a priority with its vehicles, but most of their advancements have focused on the ability to cope with or avoid an accident altogether. But with the S80, Gothenberg's boffins have turned their focus on owners' personal safety before they even enter their cars.

As part of the S80's Personal Car Communicator (the all-in-one fob-like computer used to govern keyless entry, among other things), Volvo is claiming the world's first OEM application of an anti-carjacking measure. As part of its three-stage alarm, the Swedes have added a heartbeat sensor inside the vehicle, which warns approaching drivers whether a car is locked, if the alarm is active, or if there is a would-be attacker crouching in the back.

Among other revelations, the New Zealand Herald's article on the big Volvo indicates that the company hopes to move 50,000 new S80s per year globally, of which an optimistic 70-percent are hopeful conquest sales.

Giannis · 02-05-2006, 07:14 AM

this is interesting. I read a test at a greek car magazine once. They compared the S80 to the new 5er and fc E-Class. Even though the S80 came third it was first in the category connected with alarm, security and staff. Also i think that Volvo is doing great with anti-theft technology. I have a 1000euro Volvo alarm installed on my car, and when i needed it, it protected my car from the thieves.

Alfie · 02-05-2006, 08:03 AM

Can't wait for some roadtests. I really hope this is not going to be a old-mans car. About all S80s I've seen were driven by oldies.

Alx · 02-05-2006, 08:23 AM

We have alot of younger people here int he US gettting into Volvo's... who knows it can be a real turn around for them.... i really hope it is.

donau · 02-05-2006, 10:13 AM

This is really interesting and exciting news. I used to live in a beautiful country called South Africa for 12 years between 1974 and 1986 and have lots of friends and wife's family there still. I bet they would be interested in hearing about this since car-jackings has become a serious problem there.

02-04-2006, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	New S80 incorporates anti-carjacking measure - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER More details are creeping out on - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER in advance of its Geneva debut. Volvo has long made safety a priority with its vehicles, but most of their advancements have focused on the ability to cope with or avoid an accident altogether. But with the S80, Gothenberg's boffins have turned their focus on owners' personal safety before they even enter their cars. As part of the S80's Personal Car Communicator (the all-in-one fob-like computer used to govern keyless entry, among other things), Volvo is claiming the world's first OEM application of an anti-carjacking measure. As part of its three-stage alarm, the Swedes have added a heartbeat sensor inside the vehicle, which warns approaching drivers whether a car is locked, if the alarm is active, or if there is a would-be attacker crouching in the back. Among other revelations, the New Zealand Herald's article on the big Volvo indicates that the company hopes to move 50,000 new S80s per year globally, of which an optimistic 70-percent are hopeful conquest sales.

02-05-2006, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,487 Thanks: 139 Thanked 212 Times in 163 Posts	Re: New S80 incorporates anti-carjacking measure this is interesting. I read a test at a greek car magazine once. They compared the S80 to the new 5er and fc E-Class. Even though the S80 came third it was first in the category connected with alarm, security and staff. Also i think that Volvo is doing great with anti-theft technology. I have a 1000euro Volvo alarm installed on my car, and when i needed it, it protected my car from the thieves.

02-05-2006, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,810 My Mood: Thanks: 781 Thanked 820 Times in 503 Posts	Re: New S80 incorporates anti-carjacking measure Can't wait for some roadtests. I really hope this is not going to be a old-mans car. About all S80s I've seen were driven by oldies.

02-05-2006, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: New S80 incorporates anti-carjacking measure We have alot of younger people here int he US gettting into Volvo's... who knows it can be a real turn around for them.... i really hope it is.

02-05-2006, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
donau Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 121 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Re: New S80 incorporates anti-carjacking measure This is really interesting and exciting news. I used to live in a beautiful country called South Africa for 12 years between 1974 and 1986 and have lots of friends and wife's family there still. I bet they would be interested in hearing about this since car-jackings has become a serious problem there.

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