Get Your Hands on a 2021 Volvo Demo Model

When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, we often think of two possible solutions: buying or leasing a new model or buying a used model. 

In passing, we often forget about a solution that lies somewhere in between: taking possession of a vehicle that has served the dealership for various functions. These are referred to as demonstrator vehicles. While these vehicles are not new, they are far from being the equivalent of a used model. 

To be sure, let's look at a few of the demonstrator models that are currently available in our dealership. Volvo West Island, located in Montreal, near Terrebonne, Saint-Eustache, Sainte-Thérèse and Boisbriand, is first and foremost your Volvo dealer par excellence, but also your Volvo garage dedicated to taking the utmost care of your vehicle using only genuine Volvo car parts. Don't wait and find a Volvo demo vehicle, a new Volvo model or leave with confidence with a Volvo used car in Montreal.

The Demonstrator Model

The word is implicit; the "demo" vehicle served as a demonstrator. However, the term is used very broadly, as it may have inherited various functions. 

Primarily, the "demo" is a model that has been used for test drives by interested customers. That's how it has accumulated a few hundred kilometres. It may also have been used as a courtesy vehicle for customers who had to leave their vehicle in the shop for repairs. 

On other occasions, the demo model may have been used by a sales representative, a dealership employee who took the time to get to know it thoroughly so that he or she could present it to customers. 

As you can see, there are many possibilities. What is interesting is that this model has always been around the dealership, so in case of a problem, it would benefit from the best care. 

Benefits of a Demo Vehicle

Taking advantage of a demonstration vehicle has many benefits. First, you have almost instant access to the vehicle since it is already there and ready for the road. 

Then, there is the price aspect: since it is no longer new and because the dealer has decided to sell it regardless, the price has been lowered, often substantially. As a purchaser, you get the benefit of a vehicle that is still in new condition, but for which the price has literally dropped a few thousand dollars. 

Volvo XC60

Let's take the case of the XC60 SUV. Currently, there are a few T6 Momentum versions in the demo category in our dealership. And what's on offer is very interesting. 

Since we're talking about a 2021 model right at the time of the year when 2022 models are about to be released, it's even more interesting for the buyer, since the said "demo" belongs to a vintage that will quickly become older. 

In addition to the XC60s currently available, you can also opt for a 2021 XC40 T5 Momentum, a 2021 S60 T5 Momentum sedan, and a 2021 V60 T6 Momentum wagon. In all cases, these are excellent opportunities to seize. 

Disadvantages?

Are there any drawbacks to going with a demonstrator model? It depends on how you look at it. At first, you'll be told that you don't really have a choice on colour, equipment, etc. That's true, but maybe the model with the equipment you really want is available? Plus, you often get a better-equipped model for the price of a less-equipped version. 

Thus, you win again. And for those who will mention that a demo vehicle has often been used in a less than ideal way, let's just say that it might have been true in the past, but practices have changed. Moreover, at Volvo Laval, we make sure to give you the keys to a duly inspected vehicle so you can always trust us. Therefore, there is really nothing to worry about.

The Final Word

In short, if you've never considered a demo vehicle, it may be time to reconsider. Why not stop by Volvo West Island and take one of our models for a test drive? You'll realize just how "like new" the vehicle is!