2009 Volvo XC60 unveiled for Geneva

2009 Volvo XC60 unveiled for Geneva

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The 2008 Geneva Auto Show is nearing, but Volvo jumped the gun and revealed their all-new XC60 compact 4WD softroader. Quite possibly based on some Ford platform, the 2009 XC60 is admittedly aiming for a small niche market among Volvo fanboys, if there is such a thing.

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Volvo’s CEO himself has vaguely stated that this is the car he hopes Volvo C30 buyers would aim for when they grow up.

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For the American market, the only engine available will be a new 281 hp turbocharged inline-6, with standard all-wheel-drive. Other mechanical details are sparse, but we expect other countries to receive smaller optional engines too.

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The car will feature all of Volvo’s latest safety systems, including excessive airbags, stability control, automatic braking and blind-spot warning systems.

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With its Lexus-like front end and big-butt rear-end, it has the Land Rover LR2, the Mercedes-Benz GLK and the BMW X3 in its sights.

What do you think?

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Comments

  1. Wow! it looks nice. I really like volvo’s floating console. beautiful

  2. I already own an XC90 and am quite pleased with it, but was toying with the idea of upgrading to a larger engine (the V8). Does anyone know how much smaller this will be and when it’s expected to be out in the UAE? It looks a bit nicer than the XC90, but there is also talk that the XC90 will get a facelift in 2009. Comments??

  3. this is nice
    waiting to c its price range

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