Topic: 2009 Volvo XC60

[Dante]

If this is close to what the new Volvo XC60 will look like, it's a nice small SUV.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071101.007/mini2/volvo-xc-60-spied-uncovered-first-time-ever

[mmret]

Doesn't look to bad, but how does this fit in with the XC70?

[Dante]

I guess SUV vs. Wagon looks?

[MKII]

The above CS is from this very fuzzy mobilephone pic http://www.swededemon.com/images/ext/xc60.jpg

[Mitlov]

Doesn't look to bad, but how does this fit in with the XC70?

A Forester is to an Outback is to a Tribeca what an XC60 is to an XC70 is to an XC90.

That Photoshop looks bigger, in particular longer, than previous XC60 photoshops I've seen.

[mmret]

Doesn't look to bad, but how does this fit in with the XC70?

A Forester is to an Outback is to a Tribeca what an XC60 is to an XC70 is to an XC90.

That Photoshop looks bigger, in particular longer, than previous XC60 photoshops I've seen.

Yes, but in the pic, the XC60 does not look much smaller than an XC70, while looking taller at the same time.

[bluelines]

Doesn't look to bad, but how does this fit in with the XC70?

At least Volvo continues to sell the XC70 in North America. I love the new Audi Allroad, but Audi wants to push Q7 sales so we don't get it over here, even though by all accounts it's a much better vehicle.

[Bullet Blue]

Pics leaked before Geneva:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/18/leakage-volvo-xc60-shots-hit-the-net-before-geneva/

[Bullet Blue]

more pics:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/volvo-xc60-leakage/

[MKII]

Thanks for the pics BB.  I am disappointed in how toned down Volvo went with this model especially the centre stack. Very Saabish looking.  Headlight execution is verrrrrrrry conservative. But the rear end and tail lights are very well done.

[jww]

Very Mazda CX-7-ish to me. Conservative - which is, of course, very Volvo. I can see myself driving one of these, it's just those traditional Volvo repair bills that would scare me off.

[robarakira]

I liked the concept much more

[Cortina]

Looks good shame about the MPG.


Volvo XC60.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/228450/volvo_xc60.html

FIRST OPINION

Volvo has made every effort to create a sporty image with the XC60 – and the styling will certainly make people look twice. However, it can’t match class-leading competitors on the road. What’s more, the Swedish manufacturer has failed to address the ever-important environmental issues – the dismal fuel economy and hefty carbon output are difficult to ignore.

[Ex-airbalancer]

Did BMW have some Phoenix Yellow left over?

[wing]

[Guy]

A Q5 diesel is on my top list at the time to replace the XC70.

[Bullet Blue]

A Q5 diesel is on my top list at the time to replace the XC70.

Not considering the XC60?

[Guy]

I would if they offered a diesel. The 3.2 gas engine we will get is a gas guzzler.