The Volvo 850 is a compact executive car that was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1991[6] to 1996.[6] Designed by Jan Wilsgaard it was available in saloon and estate body styles. The 850 was the first front-wheel drive vehicle from Volvo to be sold in North America and also the first all-wheel drive Volvo. The range was replaced for 1997 by the Volvo S70 and Volvo V70.