(ROCKLEIGH, N.J.) In a wide ranging survey of Americans, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Volvo, 75% are seeking more ways to find calm amid the increasing stress in their lives, while surprisingly finding more daily serenity on their drive (20%) than while doing yoga (14%).
The full results are published in Volvo Reports: Finding Calm in the Commute, the second in a series of Volvo Reports from Volvo Car USA and Harris Poll, which explore the ever-changing relationship between Americans and their car.
“Stress levels are undoubtedly rising, and now more than ever, Americans are looking ways to rebalance and relax, particularly while driving,” said Jim Nichols, Product & Technology Communications Manager for Volvo Car USA. “The daily commute is often the only ‘me time’ people get and Volvo has long believed it is best to maximize that time in a way that makes sense for drivers and passengers.”
Many of those surveyed indicated they are turning to their vehicles as their sanctuary from the day’s stress. A few additional highlights from the research include:
For more than 90 years, Volvo has embraced putting people at the center of everything the brand does as the core foundation for its business, products and design strategy. Volvo’s design approach is heavily influenced by modern Scandinavian design, combining modernist sensibilities with traditional techniques for a look that is free from excess and uses natural materials in a bold, simple way. Volvo’s 90 Series vehicles are developed to bring a luxury experience to drivers searching for their own personal Scandinavian Sanctuary.
Design features are meticulously crafted to provide a feeling of calm and relaxation on the road. Large windows and panoramic roofs help bring in natural light, harkening back to the company’s Scandinavian heritage which desires open spaces. Warm, tactile materials create the sensation of being in a comfortable home. Helping drivers find serenity in their vehicle is also a driving force behind Volvo’s longstanding innovation with ergonomically designed seats in every model, built on insights from orthopedic surgeons to help maximize comfort and safety.
The latest iteration of Volvo’s human-centric design approach is found in the S90 Excellence Ambience Concept which synchronizes visuals, sounds and scents to provide a personalized atomosphere. The S90 Excellence is a three-seat model that maximizes legroom for a rear seat passenger with access to a tablet and other luxury features.
This report is the second in a series of Volvo Reports from Volvo Car USA and Harris Poll designed to uncover insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. These insights will be distilled into Volvo Reports featuring a different topic each month.
Report Download
The full report can be downloaded here: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/download/228535
Methodology
The national survey, Volvo Reports: Finding Calm in Commuting Chaos was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Volvo among 2,020 U.S. adults ages 18+, including 1,187 who commute for work. from March 20-22, 2018. A second survey was fielded from April 10-12, 2018, among 2,026 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 1,945 are passengers in a car at least once a month. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.
About Volvo Car USA
Volvo Car USA, LLC, (www.volvocars.com/us) is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden. VCUSA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States. For more information please refer to the VCUSA media website at: http://www.media.volvocars.com/us.
