Both cars wear wide, rectangular grilles inspired by classic Volvo models and T-shaped headlights Where the Concept Estate differs, obviously, is with its more functional rear end and longer roof.

Under Ingenlath's direction, Volvo Cars is undergoing a transformation, and the Concept Estate is his bold interpretation of the most classic Volvo heritage – the estate car. The exterior echoes ...

What could be more useful than a classic estate car? The trouble is ... enabling the German manufacturer to rival the upmarket Volvo 260 Series estates of the time - for twice the money.