Click above for more shots of the Volvo XC60.
The Geneva Motor Show is right around the bend and the "leaks" are beginning to pop up left and right. The first major production model to surface is Volvo's new XC60, a cute 'ute that's instrumental to Volvo's future plans in the U.S. market.
The XC60 originally appeared on (lemme get this right) automenedzser.hu and the design stays faithful to the concept that bowed in Detroit back in 2007. While the front end doesn't carry over some of the concept's metallic adornments, the fascia, with its drawn headlamps, dual air dams and sweeping fenders, are present and accounted for. The rear end also closely resembles the concept's, complete with the shapely rear LED taillamps and curved hatch.
When the XC60 goes on sale, it's expected to be packing a combination of gasoline and diesel powerplants, including a 1.8-liter, 2.5-liter turbo and 3.2-liter six.
[Source: automenedzser.hu]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Chris @ Feb 18th 2008 8:12AM
Center console radio/hvac controls look like crap. The setup on my sisters XC90 looks worlds better.
Unless they offer the diesel in the states, mainly to help give this respectable mileage figures, why bother? The deals on the XC90 make it a no-brainer to buy compared to other models Volvo offers (recent deal landed my sister an 08 XC90, no money down, 12K year, for around 490 a month lease)
Ligor @ Feb 18th 2008 9:43AM
women will love this one
i went to check out the EX35 adn the size was just right
to get in and out is the eassiest of anything i've tested before adn this wll be just that size with much better trunk space and Volvo usually attracts more women
i still like the simple design of the dash, but they could have done a better job with the loks of it
Hamud @ Feb 18th 2008 10:07AM
Too bad it lost that terrific centre stack shown on the concept.
Mehul @ Feb 18th 2008 10:10AM
This is the first Volvo that looks 'good' in my eyes.
Paul @ Feb 18th 2008 10:16AM
Though I agree a diesel will be great to see the 1.8 and 2.5t will both have better than average mileage for the class.
k.w.a @ Feb 18th 2008 10:43AM
not as cool as the concept (obviously). it looks like an awkward XC90. Isn't there a way to make a small luxury SUV without it looking awkward? The X3,GLK, EX, etc all look weird as hell.
Anyway, I like the inside of it; the dash is interesting
Calguy @ Feb 18th 2008 11:27AM
Looks like a cartoon-y, buck-toothed, soft, melted Volvo -as interpreted by the Hyundai styling team.
It needs more masculine, strong, edgy, boxy styling.
Cajun_Mike @ Feb 18th 2008 11:49AM
I agree, I would like to see a bigger version that will compete against the Infiniti FX. Not a 7-seater, but one that is midsize with a V6.
Joel @ Feb 18th 2008 12:31PM
I'll take the Saab 9-4x instead, please
MixiM @ Feb 18th 2008 3:17PM
Nice looking car, and not a second too late to get the best out of the new CUV crave. They might get this right.