Pope Benedict XVI Receives Custom Volvo XC90

[Chris@Swedespeed]

Pope Benedict XVI has received a new Volvo XC90 that has been custom tailored for his personal use. During a June 28 ceremony at the Vatican, the Pope was presented with the keys to the SUV. The V8 version vehicle is dark blue with a light interior and Volvo officials say the car, like every Volvo XC90, is designed for safety with features like ROPS (rollover protection system).

[frankhoffy]

I wonder if he could slap a V8 in his pope-mobile. That would be sweet.

[david]

Quote, originally posted by frankhoffy »

I wonder if he could slap a V8 in his pope-mobile. That would be sweet.

lol

[Mr. Kotter]

Doesn't ROPS stand for "Really Opulent Pontiff Sled"?

Kudos to Volvo for landing such a nice account...

[e1618978]

Does this mean than Volvo offers armored versions of its V8 XC90? I knew that BMW and Audi did on the X5 and Q7, but I didn't know about Volvo.

[Ti V70]

I guess he does not need the nav system on his new ride. He just consults with a higher source.

[VolvoMax]

Quote, originally posted by Ti V70 »

I guess he does not need the nav system on his new ride. He just consults with a higher source.

Gives new meaning to God is my co-pilot!

[Bender]

swiss guard influence perhaps?

[crash]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/20...t-xvi/

[Bobalouie3]

Interesting that it's a 06 model and not an 07.

I did notice that the Pope and I did get the same RSE package! Great minds....perhaps not!

[tmtalpey]

I doubt that they paid for it (the Vatican, that is).

http://volvocars-pr.com/index....otoff

"We are absolutely happy and proud of the opportunity we had to present an XC90 to the Pope. Safety has always been a no-compromise must for Volvo; no doubt, our strong commitment to safeguard lives could not get a higher and more touching recognition", said Pascal Bellemans, President Volvo Auto Italia.

Nice looking vehicle, for sure. I doubt it's destined for use as a Popemobile, more likely a Vatican PopeShuttle.

Tom.

[lazzerj]

Any of you notice that little gadget plugged in the car adapter of the rear center console??... and the reading light above the Pope's head?