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No decontenting...

Mansey,

the '03 models will not have LESS content. Actually, there are some additional standard features and/or packages have been enhanced. For example:

PREMIUM PACKAGE for the 2.4 models now includes simulated wood trim and Electronic Climate Control! TOURING PACKAGE for the same model includes the Interior Air Quality System. The CLIMATE PACKAGE for the same model includes the Rainsensor. They will also let you add Navigation System, DSTC and Volvo On call Plus for the same model, something that was impossible previously.

In the 2.4T models, simulated wood trim is standard now whereas before you had to have Premium Package. They will also let you add Navigation System and Volvo On call Plus for the same model plus Audiomax, something that was impossible previously.

For the AWD models, the engine has increased in both displacement and HP; from 2.4L to 2.5L and from 197 HP to 208 HP. Haldex AWD is standard.

So, I hardly call this decontenting. The price reduction has nothing to do with "slower sales" as "Phil" below is indicating. It is a strategic move because of the XC90. The XC is one (if not the best) of the best selling wagons in the entire country!


Yannis
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2001 V70 T-5M SR, Classic Red/Graphite Lthr., ipd ME7 ECU Upgrade, iPd Sport Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Cold Weather, Dolby Surr. Sound, Rear Spoiler, 17' 'Tethys' alloys






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