Watch out because Pope Benedict is going offroading this weekend. Oh wait, it’s a Volvo, so he’s more likely to load up the staff and head out to the supermarket and soccer game.
Automakers seem to love to give Popes cars. Already in the past year, Pope Benedict’s been given Mercedes, Volvos, and more. Today, he received a Volvo XC90 sport-utility vehicle, fully loaded and top of the line.
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The blue SUV with taupe interior boasts a six-speed automatic transmission and 311-horsepower engine plus all the state-of-the-art safety features.
Though Volvo is Latin for “I turn” or “I roll,” the XC90 features a patented Roll Over Protection System, Roll Stability Control, and a whiplash protection seating system, all meant to reduce damage to passengers and the vehicle in case of an accident.
Other standard features in the seven-passenger vehicle are ergonomically designed seats, reading lamps, an eight-speaker CD player, 12-volt power outlets and 12 beverage holders.
What does the Pope do with all these gift automobiles? He doesn’t drive them himself, of course, but they are put into use by the Vatican for various official business, ferrying officials around Rome. Maybe his housekeeper will be able to use it do the grocery shopping.
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