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On sale in the UK: Autumn 2008
Engine: 3192cc 6cyl, 265bhp @ 6200rpm, 251lb ft @ 3200rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
Performance: 8.2sec 0-60mph, 143mph, 19.2mpg
How heavy / made of? n/a / steel and aluminium
How big (length/width/height in mm)? n/a
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Rated 4 out of 54

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Rated 4 out of 54

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Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Volvo XC60 concept (2007) CAR review

By James Foxall

First Drives

09 October 2007 09:27

Volvo already has a couple of off-roaders. What does it need another one for?

The Swedes claim that people who want to do off-roady things like driving down dirt tracks and towing horseboxes will go for its XC70 and XC90 models. The XC60 is being aimed at design-conscious townies who want an on-road vehicle with a tiny bit of off-road ability. So it’ll have permanent all-wheel drive and Hill Descent Control as standard, but it doesn’t have the lofty ground clearance of a pukka off-roader. And that shows when you’re on the road in the XC60.

Does the XC60 drive like a car then?

Well the first thing to remember is that this is a concept vehicle and it hasn’t had its chassis tuned much at all. It’s based on Volvo’s big car platform that underpins the V70 and S80 and although our test drive was speed limited, the car felt remarkably perky. It didn’t have the leaden steering that’s usually a feature of prototype cars like this. And body roll round corners was remarkably well controlled although perhaps unsurprisingly the ride was a touch on the firm side.

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DStarbuck

DStarbuck says

RE: Volvo XC60 concept

Lovely looking car, but is there an option for the future with a smaller engine. Do we really need a 3 litre power plant ? The standard 2.4 petrol engine would surely be enough for most people's need.

05 June 2008 08:52

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