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Volvo Safety in Lafayette, LA

Volvo cars are known for their style, practicality and sustainability — and, perhaps most importantly, for their safety. The Volvo brand has been raising the bar for decades when it comes to vehicle safety, achieving new levels of protection for drivers and passengers alike. For this reason, and many more, we couldn’t be more proud to sell Volvo cars here at our dealership. When you shop our new Volvo inventory, you can have peace of mind, knowing that no matter which model you choose, you’ll drive home in a safe, intelligent vehicle you can trust. Keep reading to learn more about Volvo’s history of safety innovations.

Safety Innovations Through the Years

Did you know that the seatbelts we use today were originally created by a Volvo engineer? Nils Bohlin invented the three-point safety belt in 1959. Today, his design is used throughout the automotive industry — and in fact, this type of seatbelt is estimated to have saved over one million lives.

This revolutionary invention was just the beginning; take a look at some of the other innovative ways that Volvo engineers have improved vehicle safety:

  • 1972: Rearward-facing child seat
  • 1978: World’s first belt-positioning booster cushion for children four and up
  • 1990: First built-in booster cushion for children
  • 1991: Side Impact Protection System
  • 1994: First side-impact airbags
  • 1998: Whiplash Protection System
  • 1998: Inflatable curtain airbag
  • 2002: Roll-Over Protection System
  • 2003: Blind Spot Information System
  • 2008: City Safety, an autonomous emergency braking system
  • 2010: Pedestrian detection with full auto brake
  • 2014: Run-off road protection
  • 2016: Slippery Road Alert and Hazard Light Alert
  • 2018: Oncoming mitigation by braking system
  • 2019: The E.V.A. (Equal Vehicles for All) Initiative
  • 2020: Speed cap of 112 mph

Driver Assistance Systems

It’s hard to predict what’s coming around the next corner, whether you’re driving on a country road or a busy highway. Distractions, weather conditions and heavy traffic can make staying alert behind the wheel difficult. That’s why Volvo vehicles are equipped with some or all of the following driver assistance systems that keep an eye on the road, helping you avoid accidents (and even park with ease).

Collision avoidance

This system can automatically brake the car if it detects an imminent collision with a pedestrian, cyclist or another vehicle.1

Lane keeping aid

This system helps you stay in your lane by steering you back if you drift over the lines. If you continue to drift, the wheel will vibrate to alert you.2

Run-off road mitigation

If you begin to drift off the outer lane onto the shoulder, this system will steer you back onto the road and may apply the brakes.

Cross traffic alert with auto brake

This system helps you back out of a parking space by warning you if another vehicle is approaching or by applying the brakes if it senses a potential collision.3

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

In heavy traffic, this system helps you stay centered in your lane through alerts and active support. If a vehicle is in your blind spot, the system will activate a light on your left or right side mirror to let you know not to merge.2

Surround view camera

Ever wish you could get a 360° view around your car when you park? Now you can with this helpful camera system. Parallel parking will be a breeze.

Connected safety

Share and receive information on road conditions with other connected drivers through cloud-based communication, so that you have a heads up on slippery roads, heavy rain and more before you get there.2

Safety Improvements

To help reduce accidents related to speeding and distracted or intoxicated driving, Volvo introduced a speed cap of 112 mph on all new models (starting in 2020). The brand is also in the process of developing driver-monitoring cameras and autonomous vehicles. Additionally, if you have a teen driver in your family, you can use the Care Key feature on your new Volvo to set speed limits for your loved one.

Safety Research

Through copious research, Volvo has made important discoveries about the causes and impacts of traffic accidents. The Volvo Accident Research Team has collected collision data since 1970, and in 2019, they launched the E.V.A. (Equal Vehicles for All) Initiative. This initiative resulted from findings which showed that women were more likely to be injured in car accidents than men (due to how vehicle safety systems were designed). To address these discrepancies, Volvo developed features such as the Whiplash Protection System, the Side Impact Protection System, the Inflatable Curtain Airbag and more, all of which made their vehicles equally safe for all drivers and passengers.

Thanks to the brand’s commitment to safety, you can feel confident that you’ve chosen well when you purchase or lease a new Volvo. Ready to begin your journey? Browse our inventory online or stop by our dealership today. We’ll help you find a vehicle that fits your needs and keeps your family safe.

To learn more about Volvo safety, please visit the Volvo brand’s safety page. If you have further questions or would like to learn more about any model in our inventory, don't hesitate to contact us or stop by our dealership at 111 South City Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70503. We look forward to serving our customers near Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Alexandria and New Orleans.

1Features depicted may not be standard or available for all styles, engine options and regions. Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists moving in the same direction of the car can be detected under certain speeds and in certain conditions; driver remains responsible for safe driving at all times.

2Features depicted may not be standard or available for all styles, engine options and regions. The driver has the option to deactivate Lane keeping aid, BLIS, and Connected safety, and these systems must then be actively reactivated to regain their functionality.

3Features depicted may not be standard or available for all styles, engine options and regions. Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver’s attention and judgment. Cross traffic alert may have limited functionality in certain situations. Brake intervention is only active at lower speeds.