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The Volvo XC60: Design Takes a Front Seat

Posted January 9, 2007 at 5:16 pm Make a Comment

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Volvo unveiled its concept cars this week: the Volvo XC60.

Steve Mattin, Design Director for Volvo compared the XC60—with its simple, Scandanavian design—to “a giant iPod.” The XC60 features all kinds of cool design elements intended to be “part of the DNA of Volvo’s next car generation,” like extended pony tail slots in the front and rear seats, new angled position lights on both sides of the grille, and an enlarged iron mark. Volvo’s obsession with safety continues with a technological solution for avoiding low-speed collisions called City Safety. Its V6 ethanol engine will drop emissions from fossil fuels by 80% while driving.

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sal coco says (March 13, 2007 at 8:20 pm):

I hope that Jaguar has the guts to finally make this car and let the public enjoy the change. I love my Jagusr but wouldn't hesitate to buy this one.

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Chris Haywood says (March 7, 2007 at 3:01 pm):

I've always loved Jaguars. Jaguar builds some of the most beautiful cars in the world! The C-XF is an awesome car. There is only one thing that I would tweak a bit. The Volvo grille has to go. It needs a slimmer, more attractive Jaguar-esque grille treatment. Other than that, the car looks fantastic. Give it a whole pile of horsepower and it will sell like crazy. Note to Ford: This would be an excellent platform from which to spin a new Lincoln. It would be a good opportunity to move Lincoln back up to its former premium luxury status. Lincoln has moved substantially down market lately. BMW and Mercedes need some compettition from an American company other than Cadillac.

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T5 says (March 2, 2007 at 12:29 pm):

VOLVO IS THE BEST

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Sweed says (February 9, 2007 at 1:36 am):

Breath taking...Wish i could drive volvo xc60. Although volvo grille is quite jarring..i would still love to drive the car. And hopefully own one someday.:P

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Dale says (February 7, 2007 at 1:27 pm):

this design is genius

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Dan says (February 6, 2007 at 9:20 am):

While the C-FX is a gorgeous car, I still prefer the traditional stylings of Jags whether it's an X or XK. The C-FX looks like it belongs in a Japanese car dealership.

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dave moore says (January 25, 2007 at 7:11 pm):

the future FX is very appealing indeed... i would seriously consider it, particularly if available with AWD, thanks,

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Sarinder says (January 21, 2007 at 12:46 pm):

If U build it we will buy it, this the most beautiful Jag I have ever seen. Infact this is the Star of the Auto show

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Ralph says (January 14, 2007 at 11:49 am):

Hope Jaguar will have the guts to build it!!!

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Croydon Kemp says (January 13, 2007 at 2:09 pm):

You got it right with this car. DO NOT DETUNE THIS DESIGN FOR PRODUCTION.
BUILD IT AS IS.

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