Volvo says the Concept Estate's low hood, sleek silhouette and glass roof make it look dynamic yet capable.
The 3-door sports wagon concept is the latest Volvo concept to show the brand's future look and feel ahead of launching the crucial second-generation XC90 premium large crossover later this year. It has been 13 years since the original XC90 debuted.
Volvo says the Concept Estate shows how they plan to capitalise on the success of current-generation wagons such as the V70 and XC70 while also taking cues from vintage models. The concept's rear borrows from the design of the 1800 ES from the early 1970s. The 1800 models also provided inspiration for the concept's two-spoke steering wheel, instrument panel and dials.
The concept car showcases how this user interface will be integrated in their new car generation. The model poised to benefit first from the features displayed in Volvo's three concepts is the new XC90. It has been 13 years since the original XC90 debuted.
Deliveries of the new XC90 are set to begin in early 2015.
