Volvo’s reaction to such cars since the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A6 is really a smoothly styled car sedan which has a choice of engines, all turbocharged in a position to deliver speeds as high as 250kph; even the 2.5 turbo diesel variant can hit over 200kph.

Quality and the sense of integrity are beyond reproach, and handling and road holding in the front-drive package make for more entertainment compared to urbane looks suggest it’ll provide.

As may be expected the security features exist in abundance, and also the price point is pitched perfectly use a realistic option to the car’s main competitors.