My '72 Fiat coupe was fun but a design and reliability mess. One part failed that most mechanics didn't know existed.

'98 Volvo XC had a incompetently designed AWD system and electrical systems of poor quality. When it was eating tires, all the factory rep offered was evasive bullshit. Dealers were used to dealing with people who didn't know where the sparkplugs were and tried to take advantage of the situation.

Many other excellent cars available these days,no need for me to forgive and forget

1998... thats 17 years ago. I think Volvo has changed hands at least twice since then.

The new 2016 XC90 looks pretty amazing, but the powertrain is interesting - turbo, supercharger, and electric motors all helping a 4 cyl.

Sounds like its destined to be the pinnacle of reliability!

I am quite happy with our Volvo (15.5 S60 AWD) and I haven't had one issue with it yet (owned for 8 months). We are leasing it for 3 years with no plans on keeping it after. Ever since Volvo became big in SE Asia, the brand has really blossomed. Their line up is pretty attractive and a compelling.

:rofl:

Im not a big fan of the styling...reminds me of the "froggy" MR-S

Update spy pics of the car out in the wild, the resolution is not great so not sure what to think of the design, but at a quick glance I think the Mazda version is better looking:

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media...4104089671.jpg

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media...4203211335.jpg

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media...4466501191.jpg

http://jalopnik.com/2017-fiat-124-sp...-it-1733363750

Looks like it has s2000 proportions lol.

Looks like homage to Aston from the front and back.

Are people going to refer to this car as the Fiata?

Jalopnik is reporting (speculating) 180 hp from the base 1.4l Turbo, and 240 hp from the optional 1.7l Turbo