Volvo R-Design Models Are Swedish for Sporty

Under the bright Hollywood lights, ordinary just doesn’t cut it – that’s why this year at the 2013 LA Auto Show, Volvo brought out its R-Design models.

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Top 10 Cars That Should Come With a Stick But Don't

If it’s not a diesel-powered, rear-wheel-drive station wagon with a manual transmission, it’s not worth considering, let alone buying.

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2012 Volvo S60 R-Design, XC60 R-Design Get More Power And Torque

More recently though, Volvo had ditched the idea of a true performance model and instead decided to turn its “R” division from racing to just cosmetics.

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Volvo S60, V60 R-Design: Naughty Volvo Now a Hottie Too [Paris 2010]

Volvo is adding even more style and a touch more performance to its new S60 and V60 models thanks to an optional R-Design package. Officially unveiled at the Paris Auto Show, the R-Spec package is available with any engine choice (in Europe anyway).

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