Volvo 245 wagon (200-Series, 1974-1993) photo gallery
Safe, boxy and rear-wheel drive was the mantra that the Volvo 245 (200-Series) wagon carried throughout its long 19 year stay in production.
Safe, boxy and rear-wheel drive was the mantra that the Volvo 245 (200-Series) wagon carried throughout its long 19 year stay in production.
The successor to the 760, the Volvo 960 wagon was big, rear-wheel drive, and boxy. Facelifted in 1994, and renamed the V90 in 1996-7.
The 1995 only Volvo 850 T-5R had a 243hp (181kW) and 250 lb-ft (340Nm) 2.3-liter turbo I5 with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. Many were yellow.
Based on the P1800 coupe, the Volvo 1800 ES was a short lived 2-door ‘shooting brake’ wagon with a frameless glass rear hatch.
Based on PV444 sedan, the Volvo Duett featured unibody front married to a load carrying seperate frame at the rear, and was suitable for both work and home.
The new Volvo V90 returns the large wagon to center stage, and is available in FWD and AWD form with a range of 4-cylinder gas and diesel engines.
The 2010 facelift for the Volvo C30 brought new engine options, as well as a front end with new headlights, grille and bumpers from the S40/V40.
Based on the 2009 facelift of the Volvo C30 hatch, the Touring Car version was used in championships across Europe, like the Swedish Touring Car series.
For 2013, the Volvo XC90 received a minor facelift with LED driving lights and taillights, more silver trim, and revised front and rear bumpers.
The new Volvo S90 rides on a new platform, and boasts new tech, like semi-autonomous driving at speeds up to 130km/h (81mph) and large animal detection.