Volvo Cars Reveals the new V60 Cross Country

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov. 5, 2014/PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

    Volvo Cars unveils the long-awaited Cross Country version of its successful

V60 Sportswagon at the LA Motor Show nextweek.

    "We are delighted to add the third true Cross Country model to our product

portfolio. The successful combination of dynamic styling and rugged capability

place the V60 Cross Country in a class of its own," said Lex Kerssemakers,

Senior Vice President Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management at Volvo

Cars.

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Heritage

    The Cross Country brand has a long and distinguished heritage. Volvo Cars

was the first premium brand to offer increased all-road capability and styling

to its wagons as far back as 1997 when it introduced the V70 Cross Country,

creating a whole new type of car experience that has since captured the

imagination of the motoring public.

    Reflecting Volvo's Scandinavian heritage and love of nature and adventure,

the V60 Cross Country brings together the best of both worlds - a sporty,

connected yet comfortable driving experience with the freedom to explore new

horizons.

    Sporty capability

    "With ground clearance increased 65mm compared to the V60, the Cross

Country's sturdy construction offers unparalleled control on and off the beaten

track, coupled with an enhanced sporty driving experience thanks to torque

vectoring technology and corner traction control. The V60 Cross Country really

is a getaway car - enabling an adventurous lifestyle in a pure rugged form,"

said Lex Kerssemakers.

    Offering new Cross Country 18" and 19" wheels, the V60 Cross Country comes

with high profile tyres, adding comfort and off-road aesthetics, reducing road

noise and providing added wheel protection whether climbing kerbs or

negotiating rocky roads.

    Rugged individualist design

    Central to the Cross Country concept is the expression of go-anywhere

capability and rugged design. It caters to those who have an active lifestyle,

favouring the dirt road over the paved, handling both with ease. This is

manifested in the V60 Cross Country through explicit design cues that heighten

the adventurous nature of the car. With increased ground clearance, skid plates

front and rear, side scuff plates and fender extenders, the V60 Cross Country

conveys an imposing, muscular presence that underlies its capable nature, while

integrated tailpipes reflect its sporty dark side. To complement the capable

exterior styling, sports seats in black leather with distinctive brown

stitching will be available from launch, while two new two-tone leather

upholsteries will be offered to coincide with the EU and Rest of World Launch

in early 2015.

    Powertrains

    The US and Canada will get the first V60 Cross Country cars, and they will

launch with Volvo's iconic five cylinder 250 bhp petrol engine with All-Wheel

Drive coupled to an automatic transmission delivering a highly competitive 23

mpg.

    Drive-E power

    Volvo's new class-leading Drive-E four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines,

which will be available in the V60 Cross Country globally in early 2015, will

be the base for the Front-Wheel Drive variant, while the proven five-cylinder

D4 powertrain will provide the power for the All-Wheel Drive variant.

    Contact:

    Stefan Elfstrom

    Media Relations Manager

    Corporate Communications

    Volvo Car Corporation

    Dept. 50250/PVH50

    Goteborg

    Sweden

    Telephone +46-31-3251878

    SOURCE: Volvo Car Corporation