14 Facts About XC60

Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2008.

XC60 is part of Volvo's 60 Series of automobiles, along with the S60, S60 Cross Country, V60, and V60 Cross Country.

XC60 concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.

The XC60 concept included a new shifting mechanism, electronic bootlid, and 20-inch wheels.

XC60 includes traditional Volvo safety features including a whiplash protection system, side impact protection system, roll stability control, dynamic stability and traction control, inflatable curtain airbags, hill descent control, collision warning with brake support, active bi-xenon lights, and patented front, side, and rear structures.

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The XC60 introduced a new technology feature that Volvo has named City safety.

The XC60 scored 16 of 16 points in the front test and 16 of 16 in the side test.

The XC60 received a total of 37 of 37 points and therefore five stars in Euro NCAP's evaluation.

The XC60 was one of only three cars to receive 37 of 37 available points under Euro NCAP's point based evaluation at the time.

The XC60 was granted the IIHS's highest rating of "good" in front, side, rear and roof strength tests and has Electronic Stability Control as standard equipment to receive the award.

Volvo used the 2009 film The Twilight Saga: New Moon to promote the XC60, including an online contest to give away models identical to the one driven by lead character Edward Cullen.

XC60 was released with a T8 plug-in hybrid variant that used the T6 engine combined with a 10.

XC60 is available in Core, Plus, and Ultimate as of 2023 name changes.

Volvo XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car, with sales increasing every year since its release in 2008.