The Volvo Scalable Product Architecture (SPA)[4] platform is a global, full-size, unibody automobile platform developed and manufactured by Volvo Cars, which has been produced over two generations.
[6] Work on the new in-house platform began in 2011 shortly after Volvo was acquired by Geely from Ford Motor Company.
During development, particular emphasis was placed on achieving weight-reduction, design commonality, manufacturing rationalization, and hybridization opportunities.
With SPA, Volvo claims it "enables significant improvements when it comes to offering protection in worst-case scenarios and when creating innovative features that support the driver in avoiding accidents.
All SPA based cars will be delivered with 4 cylinder engines.