The Volvo Concept Estate Is An Unfathomably Gorgeous Shooting Brake

Wretched · 27-02-2014, 09:08 PM

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Now you've gone and done it, Volvo. Your sequel to the Volvo Concept Coupe and Volvo Concept XC Coupe is so stunning that I will be unable to think about anything else at work today. Set to debut in Geneva next week, this is the Volvo Concept Estate. And it is lovely.

Right off the bat, we can tell it's a modern update to the Volvo 1800ES shooting brake from the 1970s, a concept that updates that classic design for a new century. But it's so much more than that — as with Volvo's other two concepts, this previews the Swedish brand's new design language that will debut in the production 2015 Volvo XC90 set to debut this fall.

Besides the glass roof, low hood, new "floating grille", T-shaped headlamps and elongated body that makes the old C30 — not an unattractive car by any means — look like a ****, Volvo says the Concept Estate's most striking features are on the inside. They say the interior of this concept is a direct preview of what we'll get from new Volvos soon.
The buttons have been replaced by a huge Tesla Model S-like touch screen that Volvo swears is intuitive to use. I hope so. Most of them aren't. The touch screen's functions also interact mlessly with the adaptive digital display in front of the driver. On the inside it's supposed to be "bright and cozy" like a Swedish living room, but I'll take their word for it because I've never been in one of those.

Presumably from its name, this car previews the designs of the next generation of Volvo wagons. If that's the case then I can't wait. I also hope they'll see fit to bring a two-door shooting brake version just like this to production as well. Some concepts deserve to see the light of day, and this one is a real winner.
Can't wait to see more at Geneva.

http://jalopnik.com/the-volvo-concep...-sh-1531777678

What a stunner, I would put more pics but too many here whine about picture sizes (buy a bigger monitor).

That interior is just perfect, pure elegance. Don't change a thing Volvo, build it like that and take my $$

GTP534 · 27-02-2014, 10:34 PM

That is pure elegance and reminds me of the Volvo Simon Templar (aka The Saint) drove in the tv series.

**PepeLePew** · 27-02-2014, 10:52 PM

Can someone please enlighten a simple man that doesn't drown himself in car magazines anymore when plain old station wagons became far more romantic sounding 'shooting brakes'? I'm not being derogatory about this actual vehicle, it's pretty darn horn no matter how you describe it

I can't get used to being attracted to Volvo's.....theres something distinctly weird about it.

jpblue1000 · 27-02-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

Can someone please enlighten a simple man that doesn't drown himself in car magazines anymore when plain old station wagons became far more romantic sounding 'shooting brakes'? I'm not being derogatory about this actual vehicle, it's pretty darn horn no matter how you describe it

I can't get used to being attracted to Volvo's.....theres something distinctly weird about it.

the term Shooting break is much older than 'station wagon' coming from the 19th century English word used to describe a vehicle based on the 'brake' A chassis used to break horses in and adding a custom coach built body to house shooting parties (shooting with guns)
More recently has come to be used to describe the estate, or station wagon or a 3 door coupe like wagon.
Its cooler than station wagon too.

Nice car as well

JP

nstg8a · 28-02-2014, 12:13 AM

Is that an ipad in the centre console?

**Polyal** · 28-02-2014, 07:09 AM

It is awesome! The difference between a shooting brake and a wagon for me is most of the time a SB will have two doors. Its more about styling than functionality, I think merc have muddied the waters but an example is this versus say a 850R. Also custom places would modifiy ferrari and astons to a SB which would naturally be nothing like a normal wagon.

Volvo is on a winner if thier cars start looking like that.

mik · 28-02-2014, 09:00 AM

I like most of the car except the dash, like one of the brightly colored vf commodore interiors, I reckon you would need a welding mask on a bright sunny day(exaggeration ....but you know what I mean), lots of glare and reflections , probably useless at times............ what looks pretty sometimes sucks.

2011G6E · 28-02-2014, 12:04 PM

Shooting brake normally applies to a sporting version of a normal sedan.

What the hell have they been putting in the water at Volvo...? We used to laugh at them and say things like "It'll probably look nice when they take it out of the box", and things like that. Now they're a seriously nice looking range of cars.

jpblue1000 · 28-02-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011G6E

Shooting brake normally applies to a sporting version of a normal sedan.

No it doesnt. Today it refers to sporting wagons.

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Originally Posted by 2011G6E

What the hell have they been putting in the water at Volvo...? We used to laugh at them and say things like "It'll probably look nice when they take it out of the box", and things like that. Now they're a seriously nice looking range of cars.

Ill admit it again. I like volvos! ever since the 850 supertourers

JP

tranquilized · 28-02-2014, 12:38 PM

As we all know, production cars rarely look much like the concept that proceeds them. The thing I'm wondering about with this one is that it looks to have a longitudinal mounted engine and RWD. Check the massive dash to axle ratio and short front overhang - that's why it looks so good! Surely Volvo wont be going back to RWD?

2011G6E · 28-02-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jpblue1000

No it doesnt. Today it refers to sporting wagons.

Ill admit it again. I like volvos! ever since the 850 supertourers

JP

Dammit...just noticed I left out that I meant "station wagon" version. Whoops.

**DJM83** · 28-02-2014, 01:26 PM

That is one beautiful car IMO.

Wretched · 28-02-2014, 01:52 PM

Just needs the T5 in there or even an upgraded T5

JG34JA · 28-02-2014, 02:30 PM

Incredible. What a stunning design.
In practical terms, room for self, friend and snow/surfboards. What more could you want? Like a ute except secure storage for longer items.

A little factoid, when the Falcon was first released (XK) the American version had a 2 door station wagon. If that's the future then bring it on.

2011G6E · 28-02-2014, 04:28 PM

Now that I look at it closer, there is a lot of the stunning old Volvo P1800 from then sixties (The Saints car from the old Roger Moore TV series) about the design.

Mighty Reds · 28-02-2014, 04:30 PM

A fantastic looking machine.

Rodp · 28-02-2014, 04:37 PM

The interior looks like a perfect blend of retro chic combined with an ultra modern look. It could have gone horribly wrong but it looks spectacular. The outside looks fantastic, too. The only criticism I could give it would be that it compromises some interior space in the name of gorgeous lines.. a compromise I certainly could live with.

Nikked · 28-02-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011G6E

What the hell have they been putting in the water at Volvo...? We used to laugh at them and say things like "It'll probably look nice when they take it out of the box", and things like that. Now they're a seriously nice looking range of cars.

Ford sold the company, that's what happened...

Franco Cozzo · 28-02-2014, 07:01 PM

"Shooting brake"

AKA

"Wagon"

Shooting brake sounds like a yuppy term for a wagon which people who sip latte's and carry their little dog in a handbag would use and complain that their chai latte isn't organic or some ****.

Other than that, very nice looking ride (Y)

Wretched · 28-02-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

"Shooting brake"

AKA

"Wagon"

Shooting brake sounds like a yuppy term for a wagon which people who sip latte's and carry their little dog in a handbag would use and complain that their chai latte isn't organic or some ****.

Other than that, very nice looking ride (Y)

sounds like to you, but it's not.

GASWAGON · 28-02-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

"Shooting brake"

AKA

"Wagon"

Shooting brake sounds like a yuppy term for a wagon which people who sip latte's and carry their little dog in a handbag would use and complain that their chai latte isn't organic or some ****.

Other than that, very nice looking ride (Y)

Big Damo that's funny......But i can tell you str8 up thta not too far away from you in Campbellfield I did my apprenticeship as a Diesel Mechanic at 'the old' Volvo Dealer...(it is now owned by CJD from W.A and up near Scania Trucks).

Mate the from wheel loaders to dump trucks this equipment was amazing.

**GasoLane** · 28-02-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

Can someone please enlighten a simple man that doesn't drown himself in car magazines anymore when plain old station wagons became far more romantic sounding 'shooting brakes'? I'm not being derogatory about this actual vehicle, it's pretty darn horn no matter how you describe it

I can't get used to being attracted to Volvo's.....theres something distinctly weird about it.

Too much wine in the air there at the moment Eh?

Shooting Brakes have 2 doors, Station Wagons have 4.

csv8 · 28-02-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Too much wine in the air there at the moment Eh?

Shooting Brakes have 2 doors, Station Wagons have 4.

Mercedes Shooting Brake has 4 doors
Enter the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake. Based on the CLS sedan (or four-door ''coupe'', as Mercedes refers to it) the Shooting Brake gets the same wide-mouthed grille and low roof line. But it carries the coupe-like silhouette back to an extended wagon, or Shooting Brake.

The name is derived from that given to cars created for hunters in England who wanted a practical car that was also sporty enough to cover ground quickly.

Tonz · 01-03-2014, 09:52 AM

glass roof could be interesting in Oz but then there is now self tinting glass so why not use that in roof.

Whitey-AMG · 01-03-2014, 11:07 AM

2 things

1. Whatever it is that the volvo designers are smoking. Marketing need to buy more of it and keep them well stocked.

2. The beancounters must must not be allowed to intervene. They must must be bound and tied and shipped off to the South pole until this is in the showroom floors.

Jack960 · 01-03-2014, 01:21 PM

I saw a Mercedes shooting brake on the princess yesterday, was a dark matte grey, black rims. It was honestly one of the nicest looking cars I've seen in a long time. I like this shooting brake style

Davehoos · 01-03-2014, 01:22 PM

Break-French
the Break (Estate)
The Familiale (family estate),

Shooting Brake-carry hunting party on esatate--

so It all sounds good but I think they missed the
mark. vehicle looked great until I saw the profile view--yuppie suburban kayak, push bike and ski transport.

spyman03 · 01-03-2014, 01:39 PM

what a sexy concept car

love the little touches like in the belt buckles

spyman

csv8 · 01-03-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ESP

2 things

1. Whatever it is that the volvo designers are smoking. Marketing need to buy more of it and keep them well stocked.

2. The beancounters must must not be allowed to intervene. They must must be bound and tied and shipped off to the South pole until this is in the showroom floors.

Also should apply to Ford Australia !!!!!!!

jpblue1000 · 01-03-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Davehoos

yuppie suburban kayak, push bike and ski transport.

these people like cars too.

JP