2017 Volvo XC60 Overseas Preview Drive | Scandinavian Style And Safety Makes For An Impressive Package
From an Australian point of view it would be easy to overlook the importance of the Volvo XC60. On home soi, neither the brand nor the XC60 itself have really changed the face of the prestige market.
That’s not the case around the world though, with the XC60 being Volvo’s best-seller, particularly in Europe where Volvo’s SUV has outsold competitors from Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen.
This new model then, a product of Volvo’s confident new engineering and styling direction, has big shoes to fill.
Vehicle Style: Prestige medium SUV
Price: To be confirmed
Engine/trans: 173kW/480Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo diesel, 235kW/400Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo/supercharged petrol | 8sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 5.5 l/100km diesel, 7.7 l/100km petrol
OVERVIEW
Despite a full range of highly impressive luxury and safety features, along with innovative drivetrain technology, Volvo has failed to inspire the same level of brand recognition as companies like BMW or Mercedes-Benz.
That could be a result of Volvo’s long-reaching past putting safety at the forefront ahead of technology and comfort. The new XC60 still focusses on safety (of course) but has prestige carmakers from around the world in its crosshairs.