You Can Have Your Volvo XC90 and the Environment Too

Luxury plus environmental consideration in an SUV? Is that even possible?

It is now, with the all-new XC90 from Volvo. The all-wheel drive seven-seater will offer unparalleled drive power along with lower carbon dioxide emissions, giving SUV drivers everything they've been dreaming about.

“There are no compromises when you drive an all-new XC90,” said Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development of Volvo Car Group. “In the past you could either have power or low CO2 emissions. But with the all-new XC90 you can have both.”

The all-new XC90 will have a top-of-the-range plug-in hybrid ‘Twin Engine’ - dubbed the T8 - and will simultaneously be a plug-in electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car, suiting all Volvo owners' needs.

Volvo is a leader in exploring environmentally considerate technology and bringing them to market, and that leadership will continue with the XC90. According to figures monitored by European car industry association ACEA, Volvo Car Group delivered an industry-leading reduction of average fleet emissions by 8.4 percent from 2012 to 2013.

Visit Maxwell Volvo to learn more about the all-new Volvo XC90, a green engineering marvel.

Travis Pastrana Rejoins the Subaru Race Team

Watch as Travis Pastrana makes his return to the Subaru Race Team with an injured ankle and new co-driver yet still pulls out on top! Driving the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI, Pastrana ran into a few setbacks but ended up placing in second place. Check out the video and stay tuned for more information on the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at Maxwell Subaru in Burlington, NC!

2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Earns Top Safety Pick Award

It was recently announced that the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI have been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety 2014 Top Safety Pick. Both the 2015 WRX and WRX STI gave an outstanding performance in the crashworthiness evaluations. The 2015 WRX and WRX STI will be arriving at Maxwell Subaru in Burlington, NC in the near future.

Subaru has more 2014 IIHS Top Safety picks than any brand. Six other Subaru models have earned the 2014 safety awards as including the Legacy and outback.

According to president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Thomas J. Doll, "Safety is one of our brand tenets and so we are extremely proud to have earned a TSP rating for our performance models"

For more information on the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI visit our website at maxwellsubaru.com!

2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E at Maxwell Volvo: Supercharged and Turbocharged

Back with a new engine for 2015, the 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E at Maxwell Volvo in Burlington, NC is supercharged and turbocharged! 

The 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E has a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 paired with an eight-speed automatic.  The new engine produces 302 hp and 295 Ib-ft of torque. The 2015 Volvo S60 also features direct injection, integrated start/stop and an Eco mode. Estimated fuel economy is 24/35 mpg city/highway.

Performance figures are impressive doing 0-60 in just 5.4 seconds. Even with a supercharger and turbo engine the changeover is relatively smooth.

The 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E has a five-star crash rating from the NHTSA with lane-departure warning, lane markers, distance alert and driver alert control.

The new Volvo S60 has a plethora of options to choose from including BOR diamond-cut 19-inch alloy wheels, HID headlights, and heated seats. With the Platinum trim, navigation, Volvo Premier sound system, auto dimming interior, HomeLink garage door opener, and rearview camera are all added.

Schedule a test drive in the new 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E at Maxwell Volvo in Burlington, NC!

Hybrid Model of Every US Volvo?

It has been speculated that every Volvo sold in the US including the XC90, S60 and V60 could see a hybrid version in the future. This means Maxwell Volvo of Burlington, NC may have these vehicles with a plug-in hybrid powertrain very soon!

A new modular platform that Volvo has been working on since 2011 will be used for the new plug-in hybrids. The XC90 is the first of the Volvo vehicles to be launched in the US with a PHEV powertrain. We should expect to see this in the first quarter of 2015.

There is still information that is unknown such as the electric range, price or what the updated look will be but we can assure you that Maxwell Volvo in Burlington, NC will let you know when we hear more!

The Big Debut of the 2015 Subaru Outback

The 2015 Subaru Outback made its debut at the New York Auto Show recently. The 2015 Subaru Outback comes in two styles, the 2.5i and 3.6R, both coming to Maxwell Subaru in North Carolina.

Buyers can opt for either the 175-horsepower 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder boxer engine, or a 256-horsepower 3.6-liter boxer 6 engine. Both will be paired with a C.V.T. and six gear ratios plus steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Built bigger and better, the new Outback has an additional 2.7 cubic-feet of cargo space.  Subaru’s venerated asymmetrical all-wheel-drive system is standard. Also new for the 2015 model is Active Torque Vectoring and off-road oriented ‘X-Mode’. This new addition engages automatic hill climb and hill descent when taking on a steep incline. 

Maxwell Subaru looks forward to getting the new 2015 Subaru Outback on the lot in North Carolina! Stay tuned for more information and don’t forget to check out our current inventory!

Subaru takes it to the Track with the 2015 WRX STI

Racer Mark Higgins will be returning to the Isle of Man TT Races with the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Higgins will attempt to beat his own fastest car lap time that was achieved two years ago in the 2011 Subaru WRX STI.

For the race this year the 2015 Subaru WRX STI will have a roll-cage, race harness, fire suppression system and modified springs and dampers to handle an approximate average speed of 115.36 miles per hour.

Check out the video below where Higgins set the fastest car lap time back in 2011 and don’t miss the next big race coming up on Saturday May 31st!