Volvo XC60

Redefines the small premium crossover

The new Volvo XC60 is stepping boldly into what is currently the automotive world's fastest-growing segment - dressed in a thrilling blend of muscular XC capability and the sporty charisma of a coupe. "This is not only the safest Volvo ever - it's also the most stunning," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp.

2009 Volvo XC60

The new XC60 has its world premier unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with the first cars reaching dealers in Europe in fall 2008.

May 14, 2008 -- Volvo Cars' new City Safety system which helps avoid or reduce the severity of low-speed collisions has won the Technology category at the Fleet World Honours1 Awards 2008 in London on 13 May, its first UK award. City Safety is a world-first standard feature in the new Volvo XC60.

Volvo's innovative "City Safety" concept

- An infrared sensor supplies data for automatic brake application at city driving speeds to avoid rear-end collisions
- Continental also delivers other safety systems to Volvo Cars

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, March 31, 2008 -- The start of series production of Continental's sensor system for the avoidance of rear-end collisions at city driving speeds represents an important milestone for the international automotive supplier's all-round ContiGuard® safety system.

Volvo's innovative "City Safety" concept

Feb 28, 2008 -- In mid-February, the English organisation Thatcham arranged a demonstration for the media, insurance companies and government agencies of three new technical innovations that can mitigate or prevent low-speed accidents.

The one that made the greatest impression on the organisers as well as on observers from the press, insurance companies and government agencies was Volvo City Safety, which will be a standard feature on the new Volvo XC60.

The safest and most stunning Volvo ever

Feb 20, 2008 -- Here are the first pictures of one of this year's most exciting new car models - the new 2009 Volvo XC60! "It's not only the safest Volvo ever. If you ask me, it's also the most stunning. Not a bad combination, is it?" says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp.

2009 Volvo XC60

The Volvo new Volvo XC60 has its premiere showing at the international car show in Geneva on March 4 and the first cars will reach dealers in Europe in autumn 2008.