It's been said that Swedes don't like to bet unless they're sure they're going to win. So when Volvo advertised an Accidental Loss of Life insurance policy for all '96 models, you can bet the Scandinavian auto maker had some data to back up the offer. For example, Volvo will tell you that no driver deaths occurred in single-vehicle crashes or rollovers of the Volvo 240 during 1990-94. Not one. The insurance policy, by the way, pays $250,000 to the estate of any occupant of any '96 Volvo who loses his or her life in an accident, up to a total of $1 million. It remains in effect for 48 months. It's a unique and phenomenal offer in a climate where safety features receive high marks with car buyers. And it's clearly geared to drive home Volvo's tradition of building cars designed to maximize your chances of walking away from an accident. While Volvos might not be the latest thing in the area of swoopy styling, they're built by folks who have been perennial pioneers in automotive safety. But there's more to Volvos than safety. To the people who know them, Volvo's stable of sedans and wagons also deliver exceptional comfort, quality, durability and value. The rear-drive 960 series includes a line of 4-door sedans and wagons built on the same platform as the now-defunct 760 series. Introduced as '95 models, they were significantly re-engineered, a makeover that included a new body and suspension. For '96, the big news--and the only major change--is the addition of side airbags for the front seats. Known as the Side-Impact Protection System (SIPS) this award-winning safety innovation was first introduced on 850 Turbo models and is now standard on every Volvo sold in this country. Although the 960 sedan has a large number of attractive luxury class competitors--the Saab 9000, Audi A6, Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Seville and Mercedes E-Series, to name just a few--the wagon version stands almost alone in this price category. Which is one of the reasons for its strong sales. To find out more, we took a 960 wagon on a test drive.
1997 Volvo 960
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.9L I-6 / 181 HP / 199 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 18 / 25 / 21 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 20.3 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $78 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 16.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 191.8 " |
Exterior Width | 68.9 " |
Exterior Height | 56.0 " |
Front Headroom | 37.4 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.9 " |
Front Legroom | 41.0 " |
Rear Legroom | 34.7 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.5 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,461 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 109 " |
Turning Radius | 15.9 ' |
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored With Chrome Insert |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Non Stainless Steel |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Seat Trim | Leather |
Front Seat Type | Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | (6-way Power) |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | (6-way Power) |
Front Armrests | (6-way Power) |
Rear Armrests | Center With Pass-thru |
Rear Seats | Bench |
Radio | Premium Am/fm Stereo, Seek-scan |
Speakers | 8 |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Tilt |
Climate Control | Automatic Air Conditioning |
Cruise Control | |
Sun Roof | Power |
Rearview Mirror | Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver |
Tinted Windows | Light |
Vanity Mirrors | Dual Illuminated |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Power Outlets | 1 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 96 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months |
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