The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2008.
The XC60 is part of Volvo's 60 Series of automobiles, along with the S60, S60 Cross Country, V60, and V60 Cross Country. The first generation model introduced a new style for the 60 Series models. Along with the rest of the line-up, the first-generation XC60 was refreshed in 2013. Similarly, the second-generation model, released in 2017, is the first in the series.[1] The car was named Car of the Year Japan for 2017–2018.
XC60 concept (2007)
The XC60 concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.[2] It included a glass roof and a newly styled grille. The model introduced Volvo's new styling cues, which were gradually implemented throughout the model range. The XC60 concept also included a new shifting mechanism, electronic bootlid, and 20-inch wheels.[3]
First generation (2008–2017)
The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.[9] Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008 and in North America in early 2009 as a 2010 model.[10][11] The XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car since 2009.[12]
Manufactured by subsidiary Volvo Car Gent in Ghent, Belgium, the first generation XC60 is based on Volvo's P3 platform and the XC60 shares technology with the Land Rover Freelander of 2007. At the time of development, both Land Rover and Volvo were owned by Ford and development was split between the two subsidiaries. Much of the engineering and tuning of the crossover was done by Volvo in Sweden, although offroad capabilities were developed at Land Rover in
Second generation (2017–present)
The second generation XC60 was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The first −60 series model in its generation and the first since Volvo's purchase by Geely, it is based on the same Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform as the S90, V90, and XC90. As part of Volvo's move toward smaller engines, the new model uses only four-cylinder engines, in various configurations and states of tune, again shared with the −90 series models.[65]
The car was facelifted on 2 March 2021, with the new version debuting alongside the Volvo C40. The engines remain the same 2.0 litre with petrol, diesel, or PHEV power. Like the XC40 Recharge Electric and the C40, the XC60 facelift also gains a new Android-powered infotainment system that's been developed in collaboration with Google.
The 2024 Volvo XC60, which fell short of the Top Safety Pick+ award, received an “acceptable” rating in the updated side-impact test. The possible injuries recorded on the dummies that simulated the vehicle's occupants, especially the driver and rear passenger, were the determining factor in this rating.[66][67]
Sales
The Volvo XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car,[84] with sales increasing every year since its release in 2008.[85] The second generation XC60 (released in 2017) has continued to set new sales records.[86]
External links
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References
- The new Volvo S60, XC60 and V60: Major renewal boosts the dynamic appearance and appeal of the Volvo 60 cluster media.volvocars.com, Volvo Car Corporation, 19 February 2013, retrieved 5 April 2017^
- The XC60 Project – Delivering a capable and charismatic crossover from Volvo media.ford.com, 2008, retrieved 30 November 2010^
- Volvo XC60 Concept