Good start

Volvo's growth in the country got on the fast track in 2013.

In the first five months of this year, Volvo's sales in China totaled 22,905 units, up 26.9 percent annually, despite the sluggish market.

In May alone, it sold 4,415units, up24.4 percent annually, making China its largest market worldwide.

Volvo plans to introduce six new models to China to further enrich its portfolio.

With the S80L joining the lineup during the forum, Volvo is confident that it can achieve a breakthrough in the luxury executive sedan segment.

In the past 45 years, the Volvo S80 series has epitomized the essence of Scandinavian design. In its history, the series has seen several breakthroughs in engine and safety technology while refining its concepts and enhancing its luxury experience. This commitment to excellence has helped it to lead the development of the executive sedan segment, according to the company.

Innovative technologies and equipment adopted on current S80L include an inflatable curtain, a whiplash-prevention system, a GSM phone,adaptive cruise control with queue assist, a lane-departure warning as well as a collision warning with fully automatic braking and pedestrian sensors.

Volvo S80 has served as the exclusive VIP limousine for many important events, such as the annual sessions of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the Swedish royal wedding, the Dutch King's coronation, and BRICS summit.