The bold attitude of the Volvo XC60 R-Design radiates true driving pleasure - and the sporty chassis and direct steering ensure that the drive matches the sporty appearance.

The Volvo XC60 was named 2010 International Truck of the Year today, by the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury.

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. today announced it has modified its vehicle pricing structure for the 2010 model year to offer customers a simplified buying experience by reducing the number of options and complexity.

Launched in early 2009 exclusively with a 281-horsepower T6 engine, Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. today announced that the XC60 crossover would now also be offered with the company's 235-horsepower inline six cylinder engine currently available in the S80, V70, XC70 and XC90.

The new 2010 Volvo XC60 crossover will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price that starts at $45,495 and will go on-sale in April of 2009. For that price, the XC60 will come with a performance-oriented 281-horsepower turbocharged engine, All-wheel drive, a 6-speed automatic transmission, leather seats and City Safety - the world's first low-speed automatic braking system as standard equipmen...

EuroNCAP has instituted a new assessment protocol for evaluating the degree of whiplash protection offered by passenger vehicles in rear-end collisions. The Volvo XC60 was one of the few models to receive the highest rating.

The top executive at Volvo Car Corporation says the new Volvo XC60 is stepping boldly into what is currently the automotive world's fastest-growing segment - the small premium crossover segment - dressed in a thrilling blend of muscular XC capability and the sporty charisma of a coupe.

The new Volvo XC60 will be launched with City Safety on the standard equipment list, Volvo Cars Corporation announced today.

"The Volvo XC60 is the safest Volvo ever," says Volvo Car Corporation President and CEO Fredrik Arp. "It brings together all the safety knowledge we have built up over more than 80 years. In fact, the XC60 is perhaps even the safest car in all categories."

Ask Volvo Car Corporation's Design Director Steve Mattin to describe the new Volvo XC60 and he will unhesitatingly deliver a distinctive answer: "The boldest crossover so far. This vehicle is charged with more emotive form and far more energy than any previous Volvo model."