Volvo sales up massively in 2018! XC60 production switches

anotherv60 · Jul 19th, 2018, 21:45

Hi All,

Volvo is doing very well!

Interesting here that the XC60 production is being shifted to avoid tariffs...EU made XC60s will now be exported to the US and China made XC60s sold to the EU.

I don't think this really matters as the S90s I have been in are very high quality so would expect the same with the XC60. Does show how multinationals can get around Tariffs.

http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...trade-tensions

Goodshot · Jul 19th, 2018, 21:58

https://www.independent.ie/business/...-37134240.html

This one indicates some xc60's will be exported back from China to Europe.

As you say an interesting way round tariffs - for a Chinese company.

Bendolfc · Jul 19th, 2018, 23:37

Given that lead times are shocking for the S90 I don't think it will do the XC60 any favours unless they sort that out.

MaDProFF · Jul 19th, 2018, 23:56

They must be I bought one, now everyone wants one

Clan · Jul 20th, 2018, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by anotherv60

Hi All,

Volvo is doing very well!

Interesting here that the XC60 production is being shifted to avoid tariffs...EU made XC60s will now be exported to the US and China made XC60s sold to the EU.

I don't think this really matters as the S90s I have been in are very high quality so would expect the same with the XC60. Does show how multinationals can get around Tariffs.

http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...trade-tensions

not just this year , the sales slope has been heading up steeply for the last 5 years ...

Fitzchiv · Jul 20th, 2018, 10:48

They need to match capacity to demand, then. I'm heading into week 17 of waiting for my Momentum trim XC60. I wouldn't have gone factory order had I anticipated this wait, at the very least ordering something from stock and compromising on packs.

Good news for us owners though, the better they do the better our decision is.

Clan · Jul 20th, 2018, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitzchiv

They need to match capacity to demand, then. I'm heading into week 17 of waiting for my Momentum trim XC60. I wouldn't have gone factory order had I anticipated this wait, at the very least ordering something from stock and compromising on packs.

Good news for us owners though, the better they do the better our decision is.

well they are building factories for the demand , then the xc40 comes out and there is double the demand anticipated due to European car of the year awards .

Crockers · Jul 20th, 2018, 18:14

Look on the positive side. As long as demand outstrips supply residuals remain strong. I wonder why such good discounts can be had.......is it because the cars are "over priced" on purpose to give an artificial impression of getting a good deal. Or am I being cynical?

Converted · Jul 20th, 2018, 23:17

Come on Volvo, please open a factory in the UK.

A premium car factory in the UK is exactly what we need to boost confidence and economy right now!

Wishful thinking of course...

Clan · Jul 21st, 2018, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Converted

Come on Volvo, please open a factory in the UK.

A premium car factory in the UK is exactly what we need to boost confidence and economy right now!

Wishful thinking of course...

they did , it opened late last year !!

Jul 19th, 2018, 21:45	#1
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	Volvo sales up massively in 2018! XC60 production switches Hi All, Volvo is doing very well! Interesting here that the XC60 production is being shifted to avoid tariffs...EU made XC60s will now be exported to the US and China made XC60s sold to the EU. I don't think this really matters as the S90s I have been in are very high quality so would expect the same with the XC60. Does show how multinationals can get around Tariffs. http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...trade-tensions __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

Jul 19th, 2018, 21:58	#2
Goodshot Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2018 21:24 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cambridge	https://www.independent.ie/business/...-37134240.html This one indicates some xc60's will be exported back from China to Europe. As you say an interesting way round tariffs - for a Chinese company. __________________ Arrived and collected 17 September. White and blonde XC60 Hybrid Inscription Pro with rear tints, Reverse camera, laminated glass. De-ordered HuD in favour of heated front screen.

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Look on the positive side. As long as demand outstrips supply residuals remain strong. I wonder why such good discounts can be had.......is it because the cars are "over priced" on purpose to give an artificial impression of getting a good deal. Or am I being cynical? __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	Given that lead times are shocking for the S90 I don't think it will do the XC60 any favours unless they sort that out.

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MaDProFF Master Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2019 17:40 Join Date: May 2018 Location: London	They must be I bought one, now everyone wants one

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Fitzchiv New Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 14:29 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Nottingham	They need to match capacity to demand, then. I'm heading into week 17 of waiting for my Momentum trim XC60. I wouldn't have gone factory order had I anticipated this wait, at the very least ordering something from stock and compromising on packs. Good news for us owners though, the better they do the better our decision is.

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Converted Junior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2018 09:16 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London	Come on Volvo, please open a factory in the UK. A premium car factory in the UK is exactly what we need to boost confidence and economy right now! Wishful thinking of course...

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