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Universe – A Volvo Concept they’d best say no to

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I don’t like it, I’m sure plenty of others will not find the Volvo Universe concept very appealing either, but why all the hate?

Volvo Universe Concept
Volvo Universe Concept

Simply because whereas the Swedish at Volvo have recently turned themselves around into a pleasant direction, one which I really like.

It’s the whole new Volvo does safety and can still be naughty and sporty at the same time that I think will save the company.

That whole image doesn’t fit the Volvo Universe concept one tiny bit, as it previews something dignified, slightly dull and perhaps loosely drawn.

Volvo Universe Concept
Volvo Universe Concept

Volvo design boss Peter Horbury is pretty pleased with himself and throughout his press moment at the Shanghai Motor Show he kept going on about it and the Scandinavian design principles.

There’s word of Volvo performance and technology, but without superficiality or complication, really impressive stuff yet not ringing any bells.

Since that’s all puff, I’m really not impressed by the dull and boxy design and I would really love to see this concept scrapped.

Volvo Universe Concept
Volvo Universe Concept

My choice was made because Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby told us this may be the company’s next flagship sedan. I really wouldn’t want to see Volvo bring an S Class or 7 Series rival that looks this wrong.

George Lupica
the authorGeorge Lupica
George grew up with cars and began reading car magazines even before he got his first car. Before deciding to become a full-time writer in 2010, he had a corporate job and a deep passion for all things automotive. George has built himself a fan base while reviewing SUVs and sport sedans for Automotorblog.

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