
Volvo Cars has factories in China located at: the complete vehicle manufacturing base in Daqing, the engine manufacturing base in Zhangjiakou, the China R&D base in Shanghai, and the complete vehicle manufacturing base in Chengdu. Taking the 2021 Volvo S90 as an example, it belongs to the mid-to-large-sized car category, with body dimensions of: length 5090mm, width 1879mm, height 1450mm, a wheelbase of 3061mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. The 2021 Volvo S90 features a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension, equipped with a turbocharged engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 250PS, a maximum power of 184kW, a maximum torque of 350Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

As a car enthusiast, I've researched Volvo's factory situation in China. There are mainly two locations: one in Chengdu, Sichuan province, specializing in luxury sedans like the S60 and other SUVs such as the XC60. The other is in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, focusing on compact SUVs like the XC40 and some electric models. Since Geely acquired Volvo, these factories have been built with advanced technology, using automated production lines to ensure quality while reducing manufacturing costs, making domestically produced Volvos more affordable compared to imported models. I've been near the Chengdu factory, and it's quite large, capable of producing hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually to supply the entire Chinese market. This has also boosted local employment and the economy, which is quite significant. When buying a car, choosing the domestic version is a good option, as maintenance parts are easier to obtain.

I'm an office worker considering a car change recently, and a friend recommended Volvo's domestically produced models. Through research, I learned that Volvo has factories in China located in Chengdu and Taizhou. The Chengdu factory is in Sichuan, mainly producing the S60 sedan; the Taizhou factory in Zhejiang is responsible for the XC40 series. After being acquired by Geely, the localization efforts have been excellent, reducing manufacturing costs and saving consumers a lot of money on domestic models. The factories also focus on environmental protection, using sustainable materials in production. When I went for a test drive at a local 4S store, the salesperson mentioned that these cars have more convenient after-sales maintenance with ample spare parts inventory, eliminating the need to wait for imports. Overall, they show strong adaptability to the Chinese market.

From an industry perspective, Volvo has two production sites in China: Chengdu and Taizhou. Chengdu, located in Sichuan, manufactures the S60 and XC60 models; Taizhou, situated in Zhejiang, produces the XC40 and electric vehicles. These factories are managed by Geely Holding, which strengthens the local supply chain. The plants utilize advanced technology to ensure vehicle quality and meet domestic demand.


