The new V60 Cross Country

SPORTSWAGON: FOR THOSE WHO PREFER DIRT OVER PAVED ROADS

The new Volvo is expected to arrive in SA later next year.

Volvo has just unveiled its much-anticipated Cross Country version of the Volvo V60 sportswagon. “We are delighted to add the third true Cross Country model to our product portfolio. The successful combination of dynamic styling and rugged capability places the Volvo V60 Cross Country in a class of its own,” said Lex Kerssemakers, senior vice-president of product strategy and vehicle line management at Volvo Cars.

Volvo’s Cross Country brand has a long and distinguished heritage. Volvo was the first premium brand to offer increased all-road capability and styling on its wagons as far back as 1997 when it introduced the Volvo V70 Cross Country, creating a whole new type of car experience.

“The Volvo V60 Cross Country really is the ideal getaway car – enabling an adventurous lifestyle in pure rugged form,” said Lex Kerssemakers.

Central to Volvo’s Cross Country concept is the expression of go-anywhere capability and rugged design. It caters to those who have an active lifestyle and want a car that handles everything with ease. This is manifested in the Volvo V60 Cross Country through explicit design cues that heighten the adventurous nature of the car.

With increased ground clearance, skid plates, side scuff plates and fender extenders, the Volvo V60 Cross Country conveys an imposing, muscular presence that underlies its capable nature, while integrated tailpipes reflect its sporty dark side.

To complement its capable exterior styling it will have sport seats in black leather with distinctive brown stitching, as well as two new two-tone leather upholsteries.

The new Volvo V60 Cross Country is expected to arrive in South Africa in the second half of 2015 and will be available in two AWD derivatives.

Detailed specification and pricing will be available closer to the local launch.