Keeping the kids entertained on long drives by popping in a Disney DVD may not be enough for today's media-savvy youth. But with a debut at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2010 Volvo XC70 may have an answer for the "are we there yet?" age group.
The new car features what the company claimed to be the industry's "first internet connected rear seat entertainment system" with Windows XP, Wi-Fi and a 500 GB hard drive. The new system will allow even the most media-jaded of tweens to surf the web, friend someone on Facebook or download a movie or song all using a digital touchscreen.
"These technological properties are what we know appeal to the discerning electronics buyers and owners of Volvo vehicles," said Jack Lawson, Product Manager at Volvo Cars of North America.
With connectivity to the owner's home computer, the RSEi-500 - as the rear seat entertainment system is called- will also allow them to take files, movies and more with them on any trip, the company said.
Volvo joins Ford, which announced Wi-Fi capabilities for some of its future Sync-enabled cars late last year, in providing internet access for its passengers.
