This platform is being jointly developed by Volvo and Geely, and is the most ambitious joint effort since the Chinese maker purchased Volvo. But Swedish officials repeatedly stressed that any products they jointly develop will be limited to the small C-segment made up of vehicles such as Volvo's C40 coupe. That said, the Swedish maker's current product program actually does not include any coupes or convertibles. The decision has been made to focus on vehicles aimed at high-volume segments, such as XC90 and smaller XC70, explained product strategy chief Lex Kerssemakers. "We have to focus the brand on cars…that cover the main segments that represent 60% to 80% of all luxury sales," he explained, adding that even with the support of Geely, "There is a limit. You have to pick and choose." That's not to say that coupes, cabriolets and other niche products won't follow.