The line by Volvo of Sweden for 2004 consists of models in five alphanumeric orders with new gear accumulating in all classes. In Volvo nomenclature, S represents a sedan, C stands for the convertible, V signifies a five-door wagon and XC means outdoor versatility vehicle.Leading the line is an updated version of the S80 sedan, elegant flagship for Volvo's fleet. It rolled out five years ago with curvaceous styling surrounding a luxurious cabin trimmed in leather and fit for five, a powertrain naturally aspirated or turbo-charged and advanced automotive safety systems aboard.New issues represent the next step in the car's development as a fresh shape for the package hones it to a sleek expression of Scandinavian design. It also carries active chassis management in a new system that Volvo labels the FOUR-C, for Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept.Last year Volvo unwrapped a mid-size sport-utility wagon dubbed the XC90, with turbo-charged power and optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) traction. It returns in 2004 with new packages of equipment plus optional metallic body paint and a DVD-based navigation system.The 70 series estate wagons include the 2.4, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD and T5 variants, along with the limited-production V70 R performance wagon.Another 70 series continues as the C70 convertible.S60 sedans include five models with the front-wheel-drive (FWD) S60 2.4 and S60 2.5T, S60 2.5T AWD, S60 T5 and racy S60 R with a 300-hp turbo-charged engine.

Volvo's compact-class sedan and wagon -- S40 and V40 -- show a new sport package plus tail spoiler and stand-alone optional equipment.