The Volvo 850 is a compact executive car that was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo from 1991 to 1996. 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.