VOLVO has shocked the green-welly brigade by unveiling a saloon version of its V60 Cross Country at the Detroit Auto Show.
Back in 1997, Volvo was the first premium brand to introduce an all-road capable variant of its successful estates
Back in 1997, Volvo was the first premium brand to introduce an all-road capable variant of its successful estates, spear-heading the successful crossover concept.
Now the S60 Cross Country becomes the first premium saloon with the same level of capability and rugged look of its estate siblings.
Lex Kerssemakers, senior vice-president product strategy and vehicle line management at Volvo Cars, said:
“We want to further explore the market with our Cross Country brand. We did this back in 1997 with the V70 Cross Country and it led to the birth of a whole new segment. We have included all the capability-driven benefits of the Cross Country brand in this new model, while offering a completely unique expression of adventure and all-road readiness in a distinctly sporty and stylish package.”
As with the recently announced Volvo V60 Cross Country, the S60 Cross Country shares an increased ride height of 65mm and comes with the same capable all-wheel drive underpinnings, making it the only truly capable all-road saloon crossover on the market. The S60 Cross Country will also be available with front-wheel drive in the UK and selected markets.
It comes with the choice of both 18” and 19” wheels with high profile tyres that add both comfort and all-road aesthetics, reduce road noise, and add increased wheel protection when needed.
The Volvo S60 Cross Country will launch with the Front-Wheel Drive 190 hp diesel D4, based on Volvo’s class-leading Drive-E powertrain architecture. A diesel all-wheel drive D4 will also be launched based on the proven 2.4L 5-cylinder diesel engine.
Prices for the Volvo S60 Cross Country are expected to be announced in Spring and deliveries to follow from July.
