indentations to accommodate pony tails. The shifting column and the hand brake were removed from the center console to give the front-seat passengers easier access to the large storage compartments located within the dashboard. The rear seat could fold up, making it easy for the driver to get a fairly big item in the car without opening the hatchback. The bumpers and body cladding were made from tough, dent-resistant materials. The hybrid engine was economical and powerful. The five-cylinder engine produced . References External links The Volvo YCC (Your Concept Car) first birthday BBC News article YCC Cars introduced in 2004 Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Coupés Automobiles with gull-wing doors