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Or paint them and call them the "sports" version.

The styling of the XC 60 still looks contrived to me. The back is fine, it is just the half finished waist line and those daylight running lights that creates this impression. The shape of the daylight running lights is too sharp, and it looks like it is at its current position because there is no where else to put it.

I have to admit, it isn't as boring as those other newer generation Volvos, but I think the styling isn't well resolved

is this a production version..and production interior..
i think i like it alot..
it looks better than the germans small suv´s
GLK X3 and Q5

Press Release
THE NEW VOLVO XC60 – THE SAFEST AND MOST STUNNING VOLVO EVER

• “It’s not only the safest Volvo ever. If you ask me, it’s also the most stunning. Not a bad combination, is it?” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp.
• World premiere at the international motor show in Geneva on 4 March 2008.
• First cars arrive in the UK in autumn 2008.

Sporty crossover
Volvo’s new crossover vehicle boasts an exciting mix of two car styles and steps boldly into what is the motoring world’s toughest and fastest-growing segment. Sporting capable XC muscles, it combines a strong athletic body with high ground clearance and large wheels, while the flowing lines create the sporty charisma of a coupe.

“This car is charged with more emotive form and more energy than any other Volvo. We’re elevating our design DNA to an entirely new level by literally turning up the visual volume. If you say that you’d recognise a Volvo from a hundred metres away today, I dare say the XC60 radiates a clear Volvo presence from at least twice that distance,” says Volvo Cars Design Director Steve Mattin.

City safety standard on the new Volvo XC60
A variety of intelligent safety systems are another important part of the new Volvo XC60. The major news is City Safety – a unique system that can help the driver avoid or reduce the effects of the type of low-speed impacts that are common in city traffic and traffic tailbacks. If the car is about to drive into the vehicle in front and the driver does not react, the car brakes itself.
“We are the first manufacturer in the world to offer this type of feature as standard. City Safety clearly shows that the new Volvo XC60 is the safest car Volvo has ever produced. The car is packed with our accumulated safety know-how and technology, both when it comes to preventing accidents and protecting all the occupants in a collision,” says Fredrik Arp.

The XC60 project has its sights set on a target group that imposes high demands on design, brand integrity and high-tech content in its choice of lifestyle products.

“One might say that this could be the C30 owner’s next car. It’s as sporty and exciting, but more capable. With the Volvo XC60, we are widening our model range to attract even more customers with an active urban lifestyle,” explains Fredrik Arp.

Engines and volumes
The new XC60 is being launched with a choice of three engines: the turbocharged T6 which produces 285PS, and two variants of the D5 turbodiesel, producing 185 and 163 horsepower respectively. All- Wheel Drive (AWD) is fitted as standard.

“During 2009, we will offer a front-wheel driven 2.4-litre version powered by a Euro 5 diesel engine producing 163 horsepower and with a CO2 target around 170 g/km,” reveals Fredrik Arp.

The global sales target for the new XC60 is over 50,000 cars per year. The five largest markets during peak year 2010 will be the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Russia and China. The Volvo XC60 will be built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. Sales of the car will start in Europe during the second half of 2008, while sales in North America will get under way in early 2009. The new XC60 will arrive in UK dealer showrooms in October.

[Source: Volvo via WCF]

It's called room for creative manoeuvring first and foremost. It give the marketers more scope when having to freshen a model.

Next up is the fact that too much colour coding top-to-bottom can make a car look heavy and slab-sided. Especially side on. The effect of the black side sills gives the illusion of better ground clearance and more SUVish persona without the dynamic compromises of an excessive ride height.

^amazing by far the best looking volvo..
i just wish the front was stronger.. its abit dull..as is the case with all new volvos
but all in all..
superb

It allows for quicker and cheaper production. Margins are a little bigger and you can get the cars out quicker because it's one less thing to go through the process.

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The videos are great. I m starting to like the car more and more. Cant wait to see it in blue or black. I still think this car needs better and bigger rims.
I made a couple of chops of how it should look:

I saw a brand new XC90 V8 with a nice set of wheels I've never seen before, bone stock. I'm sure the XC60 will have nice wheels choices as well.

I'm bewildered by the fact that Volvo chose to debut this car in poop brown?? This is surely going to leave a favorable impression on many. Now imagine all XC60's at Geneva in the same color; dreadful.

Now that looks good.

some new pictures from world car fans...... i made the wheels bigger

Press Release
Safe, stunning and smart – the new Volvo XC60 has what the crossover customer dreams about

The new Volvo XC60 is stepping boldly into what is currently the automotive world’s fastest-growing segment – dressed in a thrilling blend of muscular XC capability and the sporty charisma of a coupe.

“This is not only the safest Volvo ever. If you ask me, it’s also the most stunning.

Not a bad combination, is it?” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp.
The new XC60 has its premiere showing at the international car show in Geneva in March, with the first cars reaching dealers in Europe in autumn 2008.

The “Small Premium Utility” segment is growing quickly. Within the next few years, buyers will have at least ten crossover models to choose between. By 2009, this segment is expected to expand by 75 percent to 443,000 cars.
“In order to succeed in that kind of competition, you have to stick your chin out and create a car that stands out from the crowd. The new XC60 bases its unique appeal on the synthesis between daringly sporty design and a range of intelligent safety systems that help the driver avoid accidents,” explains Fredrik Arp.

The big safety news is City Safety – a unique feature that can help the driver avoid or reduce the effects of the type of low-speed impacts that are common in city traffic and traffic tailbacks. If the car is about to drive into the vehicle in front and the driver does not react, the car brakes itself.

“We are first manufacturer in the world to offer this type of feature as standard. City Safety clearly advertises that the new XC60 is the safest car Volvo has ever produced. The car is packed with our accumulated safety know-how and technology, both when it comes to preventing accidents and protecting all the occupants in a collision,” says Fredrik Arp.

Six-cylinder turbo – and two turbo diesels
The new XC60 will initially be available with the six-cylinder turbocharged T6 engine producing 285 horsepower and two five-cylinder turbodiesels: the D5 producing 185 and the 2.4D with 163 horsepower. All Wheel Drive (AWD) with Instant Traction is fitted as standard on all variants.

“Owing to its compact dimensions – the XC60 is 20 cm shorter than the XC70 and lower than the XC90 – it continues our range of slimmed-down car models with high energy efficiency. During 2009, we will offer a front-wheel driven 2.4-litre version powered by a Euro 5 diesel engine producing 163 horsepower and with a CO2 target around 170 g/km,” reveals Fredrik Arp.

The chassis setting is aggressively sporty without losing anything in terms of comfort. Sitting behind the wheel of the new XC60 is in other words more of a driving experience, while the larger Volvo XC90 focuses more on providing a ride experience.

Target group with high demands on technology
The XC60 project has its sights set on a target group that imposes high demands on design, brand integrity and high-tech content in its choice of lifestyle products.

Tongue in cheek, one might say that it’s all about consumers who’ve grown up with the microchip as a natural supplement to their breakfast cereal. They’re used to the immensely fast pace of development in the world of electronics – and every succeeding birthday has brought with it increased capacity in ever-shrinking gift packages.

When it comes to the choice of car, these consumers adopt the same view as they do for other lifecycle products, that is to say all the properties should preferably be integrated into one single attractive and intelligent package.

“One might say that this could be the C30 owner’s next car. It’s as sporty and exciting, but way more capable. An all-round car for the person who lives single in the city and for the young family taking the kids for a weekend of fun and adventure,” relates Fredrik Arp. He adds:
“We’re aiming primarily at lifestyle rather than age. With the XC60 we are broadening our model range to attract even more customers with an active urban lifestyle. Like the Volvo C30, the XC60 plays an important role in our planned volume expansion strategy.”

Equal allocation to Europe and North America
The sales target for the new XC60 is over 50,000 cars per year. Distribution between Europe and North America is unusually uniform: about 40 percent each. The remaining 20 percent is destined for the rest of the world.

The five largest markets during peak year 2010 will be the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Russia and China.

“This car has a natural appeal in North America. Here in Europe it is the sporty personality in combination with the compact format that attracts new buyers, primarily women. The XC60 offers a feeling of space even though it is about 20 centimetres shorter than the XC70,” explains Fredrik Arp, and adds:
“The fact that both China and Russia are among the five largest XC60 markets is proof that these growing markets are now beginning to be really large. Both markets will now advance even higher up the sales league in the future.”

The Volvo XC60 will be built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. Sales will start in Europe during the second half of 2008, while sales in North America will get under way in early 2009.

[Source: Volvo via WCF]

Lot of BMW influence going on in the side profile/styling. Still somewhat funny looking.

M

The XC60 concept had more potential than the prodiction version. Volvo all but killed it.

The front and rear is not coherent, it looks goofy. GLK FTW!

This is one of those cars that I think would probably look better in person than in photo's, but I can't say for sure until I've had that experience. Overall though, this looks very very lazy.

From Geneva...


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[Source: CarScoop]

i drove this thing today..
One guy i know works as a test driver for volvo and he called me and asked if i wanted to have some lunch and then come with him on some city safety drive..
Well the car looks amazingly good.. we did a round tour of gothenburg and visisted the BMW dealer..and compared it to the X3..and let me tell you..i take the volvo all day any day over the X3..inside out its just a better thought out and better looking car..
It had volvos version of distronic plus..wich stops the car to a standstill if the driver is sleeping or not payin attention..
I tried it on a parked car..and well i almost craped my self.. but it WORKS
It had some lane assist system and a rearview camera with sensors..
So all in all a very plesant experinence..and it was kick ass to drive around town and see ppl staring and taking pictures and asking .. what is this..is this the new volvo
Ohh and the car was black and it had stickers wich said test vehicle...hehehe

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I cant post pictures as i dont want my friend to get in trouble...

I can post photo's

I forgot all about this thing. Its kinda funny looking, sorta Volvo ran into BMWish looking.

M

The interior reminds me a lot of the Q7. The air vents looks to be straight off the Audi.