Volvo today presented Pope Benedict XVI with an XC90 SUV. The delivery of the keys to the Pope took place in the Vatican, during a short ceremony after the Papal Audience. The Volvo XC90 delivered to the Pope – and fitted for his personal use – is a V8 version. It is a dark blue XC90 with light interiors. Images after the jump…
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06/28, 2:30 PM
posted by:
Via Dolorosa
The pope is an evil ex nazi and a closet homosexual. Why would anyone give him a car?
06/28, 2:35 PM
posted by:
Drew
He’s the Sith lord.
06/28, 2:36 PM
posted by:
Bryce
Pope John Paul II made out better with the Ferrari Enzo
06/28, 3:00 PM
posted by:
Kmoney
#1 and #2, I am actually offended by those remarks, and Im not easliy offended. Insulting the Pope nothing for anybody and makes you look like a stupid prick.
#3, true, but Pope Benedict XVI has only been Pope for a short while, so we’ll have to see…
06/28, 3:06 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
Even though I’m not a Catholic, I’m offended also by the stupid remarks by #1 and #2.
I’m reminded of Ancient Rome when I hear how Christians today are vilified and hated.
06/28, 3:06 PM
posted by:
Zan
I reserve the right to call the Pope a poopoo head if I so feel like it. That said I do not know him so ill reserve judgement for later.
As to the car, well I guess Volvo is now Pope Certified.
06/28, 3:10 PM
posted by:
j_way
i would like to see the pope drivin a LP460
06/28, 3:13 PM
posted by:
Not scared of the truth
Fact the Pope was in the Nazi Youth so he is an ex nazi. Fact He is a closeted homosexual according to German proiests that I know. So you must be offended by the truth then Anonymous and not brave enough to sign your name.
The pope does not deserve free cars he is anti contraceptives which would help stem the spread of aids and is an evil man
06/28, 3:14 PM
posted by:
j_way
A little pope joke…..
One day while the pope was riding to the chapel, he wanted to drive..of course the chauffer couldnt say no. So while the pope was drivin he was tailgating and speeding pass other drivers on the highway..A police officer comes by and pulls him over. The police officer radioed the headquarters saying ive pulled over someone really important. Who is it the Sheriff said.. I dont know but the chauffer is the pope
06/28, 3:15 PM
posted by:
Brandon
A car offered to any Pope is strange. Surely Volvo could have found another more notable cause, like offering that same XC90 to a charity for an auction where the proceeds could be put to good use. Will the Pope even have an opportunity drive the car? I doubt it.
There also seems to be little marketing value by Volvo’s Papal gesture – is Volvo expecting to sway prospective XC90 buyers by claiming that, “Hey, Even the Pope drives an XC90… Shouldn’t you?” Okay, I’m not Catholic – so maybe this type of rationale is wasted on me.
Who knows
06/28, 3:16 PM
posted by:
3_way
Boom Boom
06/28, 3:22 PM
posted by:
Aldolf Hitler
Thats my son
06/28, 3:50 PM
posted by:
anonymous
I’m sure Jesus would love to see how corrupt the church has become.
06/28, 3:55 PM
posted by:
Jesus
I had him order this. –For safety. –In case I’m asleep.
06/28, 4:02 PM
posted by:
GOD
idiots.
06/28, 4:12 PM
posted by:
Me
Where is he going to drive this thing? Is it bullet proof? Anything special about it? Smoke screen?
Run-flats? Windshield washers with holy water?
Are those red racing shoes under there? Be wary of anyone wearing a robe… They’re hiding something.
06/28, 4:18 PM
posted by:
Kmoney
I dont see why some of you are insulting the Pope. You gain nothing from doing so. So please stop.
06/28, 4:21 PM
posted by:
Thank GOd I’m not Canadian
The Pope admits he’s an ex nazi, how is that insulting him?
06/28, 4:32 PM
posted by:
Thank GOd I’m not Canadian
why do they put people who are almost dead as pope i hope he dies
06/28, 4:32 PM
posted by:
Could be worse, could be American
If Fox news says so, it must be true.
06/28, 4:33 PM
posted by:
Ahk-Med
Your wrong Kmoney, they get something out of insulting the Pope – a rise out of you. The Pope is a big boy, he can take some criticism. I do where you’re coming from though, you’ll now be able to tell ol’ Saint Pete that you defended the pope on that crappy automotive blog. That alone should get you a free pass through the Pearly Gates….
06/28, 4:33 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
Oh come on, get him a S-class with nazi flags mounted on the fenders. He’ll be right at home.
06/28, 4:33 PM
posted by:
W1ck3d / Dirk
Have driven the XC90 on many occasions and honestly the car is crap. Sure, a Cayenne or a Q7 is (much) more expensive, but then again they offer a lot more value for the money. That said I feel the biggest insult you can make is giving the pope an XC90.
The car is just not up for it. Too small, suspension is not as it should be, lot of technical problems,etc.
06/28, 4:51 PM
posted by:
Jon
Madcapp: LOL
Jon.
06/28, 4:53 PM
posted by:
Vdub
The pope was forced into the SS youth but eventually ran away to continue studying to be a priest. If he was a closet homo why hasn’t he done anything to change the church’s stance on homosexuality? grow up guys.
06/28, 4:56 PM
posted by:
Not a Catholic
Why give a rich guy a free car that he will never be able to drive? This is a waste of an average SUV.
As to the insults…I am not in favor of tearing people down for the sake of fun – but there is much truth to what has been said…
He is an ex Nazi. Fact.
The Catholic church has defended and tolerated pedophilia, homosexuality and sex abuse for many decades. As a high ranking priest, cardinal and now Pope that makes this guy party to it.
The Catholic church is corrupt – He is the Pope – that make party to the filth that goes on there.
06/28, 4:58 PM
posted by:
Not a Catholic
By the way – I think I have identified his true identity…
Ronald McDonald.
Check out the red shoes.
06/28, 5:00 PM
posted by:
Priest Lover
He doesn’t want to change it VDub he likes the status Quo.
06/28, 5:03 PM
posted by:
Reality Check
How’s this for insulting the Pope and Catholic “Priests”.: Why a Volvo? Because it has an integrated child seat right next to where the Pope will be sitting. AND it has a DVD player for some nice movies – hmm – sounds like someone thought this out. Kind of gross scary thought isn’t it.
06/28, 5:23 PM
posted by:
Huu
mm vad roligt
06/28, 6:18 PM
posted by:
Joel B.
Personally, I think this is getting way out of hand. The Pope got an XC90, and that’s all that was important. Whether or not we like or dislike him is irrelevant. Attacks at one another about religious preferences should be carried out elsewhere, not on a website about cars. Please people, try and keep this civil.
06/28, 6:22 PM
posted by:
Ahk-Med
Our resident anti-Japanese racist 1c3d0g is a Chatholic, who would have guessed?
06/28, 7:05 PM
posted by:
drew
Sorry 31, don’t believe in it.
06/28, 7:21 PM
posted by:
dan
well, its not really pope himself to blame for the ways catholic church runs, he is just a selected figure that means nothing
blame the catholic church and their system
but honestly, i dont like the new guy. he just looks weird
06/28, 8:38 PM
posted by:
JP
The Volvo is so wimpy! What he needs to show he means business is a Hummer H1 Alpha. He needs more presence and this is the vehicle that can get the job done.
06/28, 9:27 PM
posted by:
Franz Steinleitner
The Pope is German and he is, by allegory, a shepherd, ergo he is a German Shepherd. Get him a vehicle from Miami Animal Rescue.
06/28, 9:27 PM
posted by:
tmn
two words: swastika spinners
06/28, 10:47 PM
posted by:
PJ
Come on now, the Catholic church has more money and global influence than most nations. They can take a joke or three.
I’m just disappointed that the new car doesn’t have the bubble that he used to sit in, on top of the old Pope-mobile. Had kind of a “Pope Floats” effect.
- P.J.
motoralley.com
06/28, 11:43 PM
posted by:
Onur
Doesn’t a religious man like pope has to be “purified” from the daily needs and passions of regular people? This is an SUV we are talking about. Isn’t it considered as luxury in Vatican?
These are real questions. Fill me in people.
06/29, 12:39 AM
posted by:
Niels
Man, if I were the Pope, I’d sell it. He’d look horrible driving that thing. Anyone would.
06/29, 11:16 AM
posted by:
.: Tosta Mista :.
This is just another marketing stunt. The Vatican will probably sell the XC90 in a couple of months.
Imagine: Ex-pope mobile Volvo XC90. Great Spec. Like new. Mileage: zero.
06/29, 11:23 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
#34: good. You’ll still burn in hell…
06/29, 2:18 PM
posted by:
Jay
“I’m offended by ” — WHO CARES? Not everyone is has been brainwashed into thinking a Pope is any better than anyone else. He can be insulted just like I can.
07/09, 11:05 PM
posted by:
ket
why people believe in god, i see no way how can god creates a universe…that’s the dumb thing…universe creates itself…as far as i know