Are You Waiting For The Volvo Coupe Concept To Become REAL? Don't Hold Your Breath Until...

It's hard to believe that the Volvo Coupe Concept made its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show but alas, that's when it happened. At the time it was a big deal. The car was super sharp with its tight design and large infotainment display in the center stack.

Simply put, this thing was gorgeous.

Who knew that in two years the company would release a sport-utility vehicle evoking similar design cues and it would bring Volvo another step forward in the luxury vehicle game?

Here's the thing, though. Everyone I've spoken to about Volvo brings up the Coupe Concept. People fell in love with this vehicle. There's just one significant issue: the car won't come until around 2020. According to Volvo executives the company wants to refresh the entire product portfolio before wheeling out the coupe.

Considering the niche company's lineup is quite dated, we can't blame them; however, is it missing an opportunity to strike while the iron is still hot?

Check out what Auto Express learned at this week's launch of the all-new S90 sedan.

...“First we’ll roll out the 90 cluster, then we’ll roll out the 60 cluster. Then even that new [all-electric] product – and as everyone knows by now, an XC40 as well. All this we want to manage within a four-year period.

“In 2019, the XC90 will be the oldest car in our range.”

He told us the trio of concept cars previewed at Frankfurt, Detroit and Geneva in 2013 and 2014 would “carry [Volvo] quite far”...


Frankfurt Motor Show Gallery