No other luxury automaker pushes the boundaries of innovation quite like Volvo. In fact, some of the top critics in the industry have awarded Volvo with praise and recognition across a wide variety of categories. Motorcars Volvo Cars has created this informative guide that lists the most current awards and accolades earned by the Volvo brand. Once you see this impressive list, it's even easier to understand why more and more luxury vehicle shoppers are making the switch to a Volvo vehicle.
Volvo Awards & Accolades
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards
Whether you're an experienced driver or just hitting the road for the first time, safety remains a universally important characteristic of any new vehicle purchase. There's simply no substitute for the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing that your vehicle is engineered to a higher standard than most. This year, the criteria for receiving the coveted Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has become much tougher. Vehicles must now meet higher standards for headlights, increased side crash protection, and improved pedestrian crash prevention systems.
Despite these higher standards, the midsize XC90 and XC90 Recharge both earned Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2023. A testament to the impressive engineering and cutting-edge safety features found across the Volvo lineup, the XC90 remains the benchmark for its class in terms of safety.
Best New Family Cars
Searching for a luxury vehicle that the whole family can agree on? Each year, the team of experts at Good Housekeeping evaluates various types of vehicle segments from every corner of the industry to determine their top picks for the Best New Family Cars. They consider criteria like safety, connected technology, and comfort amenities when making their decisions for winners within their individual categories.
For 2023, two Volvo models took home Best New Family Car awards from Good Housekeeping. The Volvo XC40 took home the title of Best Luxury Subcompact SUV while the dynamic V90 Cross Country earned Best Luxury Wagon. Both models represent excellent choices for growing families or those living active lifestyles.
Best Fleet Value in America
Each year, Vincentric conducts a cost of ownership analysis based on various model levels of vehicles to determine their Best Value in America™ awards. Factors including depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs are carefully considered when making the final determination. Each vehicle is evaluated in all 50 states using a range of insurance profiles and annual mileage intervals.
In commanding fashion, Volvo earned the top Luxury Car Brand award in the 2023 Vincentric Best Value in America™ awards. This marks the third time that the Volvo brand has taken home this award. In addition, the S60 Recharge and the S90 Recharge took home victories in the Luxury Midsize Sedan and Luxury Large Sedan segments, respectively.
Green GOOD DESIGN Awards
The Green GOOD DESIGN awards showcase the most groundbreaking new international products, buildings, and construction and planning projects that demonstrate sustainability and reduce harm to the environment. They reward innovation and celebrate the bright future of sustainable technologies and progress. The dynamic Volvo EX90 all-electric SUV earned the Green Transportation Award for 2023, proof that Volvo continues to lead the charge in terms of EV innovation and efficiency.
Sources:
IIHS - https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/volvo/xc90-4-door-suv/2023
Good Housekeeping - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/travel-products/a43124602/best-new-family-cars-2023/
Vincentric - https://www.vincentric.com/Home/Best-Value-Awards/2023-Best-Value-in-America/2023-Best-Value-in-America-Winners-List
Green GOOD Design Awards - https://www.good-designawards.com/green-good-design-winners/