
Volvo's safety performance utilizes the enhanced City Safety system. The City Safety system consists of core systems including SIPS side impact protection, WHIPS headrest, ASC pre-stability control system, DSTC dynamic stability system, EBA emergency brake assist system, and HLA hill start assist system. All Volvo models are equipped with a full-force automatic braking pedestrian and bicycle collision safety system, DAS driver alert control system, LDW lane departure warning system, ACC adaptive cruise control with queue assist, enhanced BLIS blind spot information system, CTA rear cross traffic alert system, CVW vehicle approach warning, and FAHB active high beam.

I've been driving the Volvo XC90 for over three years and can speak with authority about its safety systems. Volvo's core active safety system is called City Safety, which automatically detects pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. It has helped me perform emergency braking several times during city traffic jams. This system also works at night using infrared cameras. The Blind Spot Monitoring System lights up to alert me when changing lanes on highways. The Road Departure Prevention System automatically corrects the steering when drifting on national highways. The body is made of ultra-high-strength boron steel, several times harder than ordinary cars, like a moving safety cage. There are dual air curtains in both front and rear rows, providing protection even in side collisions. Safety design is deeply ingrained in Volvo's DNA, making me feel particularly at ease when driving my family around.

Last time I took a client for a test drive in the S90, I specifically experienced Volvo's safety systems. The Pilot Assist function can follow the lane on the highway automatically, maintaining a safe distance, making it effortless even after two hours of continuous driving. The oncoming lane mitigation feature is very practical during two-way traffic; the system detects danger and steers the wheel on its own. The City Safety system can identify suddenly appearing electric vehicles, reacting faster than a human. The rear airbags have a special design, and the child seat interfaces use ISOFIX three-point fixation for stability. Even the headrests feature WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) design to prevent whiplash injuries, ensuring no neck strain during rear-end collisions. These details are particularly valued by a long-distance commuter like me who's always on the road.

Just attended a Volvo safety lecture, and their safety philosophy is incredibly detailed. Among the active safety systems, my favorite is the Lane Keeping Aid—it alerts you if your hands are off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds. For passive safety, they use a cage-type body structure with boron steel exceeding 35% in key areas. In a collision, the engine automatically drops to prevent intrusion into the cabin. The City Safety system can even detect large animals like moose. The automatic braking during reversing is also thoughtful—it once saved me from hitting a garage pillar. All seat belts are pre-tensioned, locking occupants securely in their seats during a collision.


