As part of a 2015 model year range update, which adds new Drive-E powertrain and eight-speed automatic transmission options to the V40 hatchback line plus interior and standard equipment enhancements range-wide, Geely-owned Volvo Cars is widening availability of improved infotainment “with more cloud based possibilities”.

All new models can now be equipped with the updated on-board infotainment and navigation experience called Sensus Connect, offering a fully connected car.

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First seen in the S60, V60 and XC60, the cloud-based services allow the driver to find and pay for parking, locate new restaurants at the destination and stream music seamlessly.

The ‘HERE Location Platform’ provides connected navigation with 3D maps.

The new Connected Service Booking app tells the driver when it’s time to have their car serviced – and suggests an appointment at the local dealership.

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Entertainment

100,000 global radio stations through TuneIn

Radio – streaming music service

Stitcher – on-demand radio shows and podcasts

Regional audiobooks

Navigation

Upgraded navigation system with 3D graphics and lifetime map upgrades

Park&Pay by Parkopedia – find available parking and pay for it from the car

Yelp – find local services, such as restaurants, with reviews

Glympse – dynamic, temporary location sharing

HERE by Nokia – cloud connected services to provide seamless and connected navigation to drivers

Send to Car – find destination on a phone and send it to the car’s navigation system

Wikipedia – enriched local points-of-interest information

Interface

Refreshed HMI with graphically themed centre and driver displays

Voice control and text-to-speech

Connectivity

Integrated roof-top antenna and embedded 3G modem

WiFi hotspot in the car (Volvo On Call required)

Smartphone tethering (WiFi and Bluetooth)

Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free calling

Services

Smartphone app – connecting phone to car

Connected service booking – car knows when service is due and will pre-book itself for a convenient service appointment at dealership

Customers selecting the top-of-the-line audio system, Premium Sound, now benefit from an improved speaker system. Developed with Harman Kardon, it features next-generation sound enhancement software Dirac Live combined with up to 12 speakers. Dirac Live corrects the timing, duration and level of each tone to offer an unrivalled sound experience.