XC60 2017 Volvo XC60 [renders]

[Rainer271]

Source: Volvo

 

[KiwiRob]

The 60 cars are when the true test for volume begins. It will be interesting to see if that distinctive Swedisness the modern Volvo's have is carried over to more accessible volume models.

You've said this three times in this topic, I think we got it the second time.

I know they have already had dealer previews, the Volvo dealer across the road from my work said it's pretty much a scaled down XC90, it bigger than the current car, both inside and out and is very much a premium product, you won't feel shortchanged stepping from a 90 series car to a 60 series car.

 

[Rainer271]

Source: Volvo

 

[SCOTT27]

Excited.

 

[Rainer271]

Source: Volvo

 

[SCOTT27]

Excitement is building.

 

[slicknick]

Really have the feeling this car's going to be a looker; which is good news, as the outgoing model has been a bit too long in the tooth

 

[klier]

Indeed it will, but Volvo has already managed to change public's perception for the brand. Volvo is not a brand for near-retirement academics and plain old boring people any more, it's a youthful brand now!

Volvo cars are bought by old people for the most part.. And if they're not old, they are bought by the typical 'family with a dog' types.

But it is slightly changing indeed. The new XC60, S60 and V60 will help a lot, for the lease drivers.
The new XC60 looks excellent already, from what I can see.

 

[klier]

Looks like the car is getting a normal shutline for the hood too? Or do I only want to see that??

 

[KiwiRob]

Volvo cars are bought by old people for the most part.. And if they're not old, they are bought by the typical 'family with a dog' types.

But it is slightly changing indeed. The new XC60, S60 and V60 will help a lot, for the lease drivers.
The new XC60 looks excellent already, from what I can see.

What an absolute load of codswallop. You can look this up for yourself, the average Volvo buyer in the US (Volvos biggest market) is young, upwardly mobile, university educated and somewhat wealthy, they are also active and want to be seen as an individuals. The Scandinavian design ideal appeals to these people more than the older buyers who head to the German showrooms.

 

[SCOTT27]

Looks like the car is getting a normal shutline for the hood too? Or do I only want to see that??

It looks like you are right.

 

[klier]

It looks like you are right.

Awesome indeed. Funny thing is, Volvo 'invented' this grille on modern cars. The S80 had it first. BMW quickly copied them for the whole Fxx line minus the X3/5. Which was just a nightmare beyond words.

 

[Rainer271]

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[Rainer271]

car scoops

 

[Merc1]

Based on that pic, the old one looked better.

M

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

car scoops

The only thing that glaringly sticks out is the front overhang, otherwise it looks great.

 

[martinbo]

I think it looks terrific! Volvo stepping it up again.

 

[LaArtist]

Looking good so far

 

[slicknick]

car scoops

Nope, not feeling it yet..but then, let's pass judgment once the official pictures surface