German Car Zone

Wagons and crossovers accounted for almost half of Volvo’s sales in the U.S. last year, so it comes as little surprise the carmaker will be adding even more of these models to its lineup in the near future. The first of these will be the XC60 crossover, which will be making its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. However, we can get an early look at the car thanks to these leaked images.

As predicted the production car’s styling remains true to the concept version (pictured below) unveiled at last year’s Detroit Auto Show. The new XC60 drops the boxy styling of past Volvos, and instead adopts a much smoother look with same S-shaped LED taillights, swooping headlights and sleek profile as seen on the concept.
Volvo is yet to reveal engine specs for the car but previous reports claim the range will start with a 1.8L petrol unit, followed by a 2.5L turbo and a 3.2L six. Diesel models will include 1.8L and 2.3L turbo engines. The new XC60 will go on sale towards the end of the year as a 2009 model where it will have to compete against formidable rivals like the BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander/LR2 plus the upcoming Mercedes-Benz and Audi Q5.






http://www.motorauthority.com/news/crossovers/volvo-xc60-revealed-ahead-of-geneva/

A smaller XC90. Nice, but predictable.

M

No surprises there. Not bad but doesn't really get me excited either.

I don't know about you guys but I love it. An A for the Swedes and their ultra-modern designs.

I usually quite like Volvos. Their new interior is very very appealing to me.
Hpwever here the interior is just wrong, and the rear side here is horrible.

Plain and ugly.

It looks a bit so and so, but I'll reserve my final judgment until I've seen more pictures. Those are a little too small.

Ιt's an efford to combine traditional Volvo design language with modern elements but in my opinion not very succesful one.

Wait a min is that really an official picture? Looks kinda funny to me.

Edit: Yeah I guess it is, but its a crappy one.

M

Another Volvo design on snooze.

What is going on with Volvo's styling, I don't like the front end or the side view, only the back of the car looks appealing.


100% agreeing with what you have said, especially about the rear 3/4 panel. That horizontal line should have continue along the entire side of the car.