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2nd Generation Volvo XC60 Spotted Testing

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#1 ·
SPIED: 2018 VOLVO XC60 WEARING BLACK PLASTIC

The 2018 Volvo XC60 has been making the test rounds recently, and TFLcar reader Jacob submitted the photos here of the car spotted in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

The XC60 is overdue for an upgrade, and the heavy plastic body cladding on this prototype suggests that Volvo wants to hide what’s probably a production-ready crossover.

Despite Volvo’s best efforts to conceal the car’s identity, the signature rear taillights can be easily seen in the photo below.

The new XC60 will be based on the same scalable architecture as the larger XC90 and on the S90 sedan and V90 wagon, a testament to modular design. This type of architecture helps a small company like Volvo save on development and production costs, and similar platforms are being used by larger companies like Volkswagen and Toyota.

The company has not yet stated a release date, price or even specifications on the new XC60, so stay tuned to TFLcar for the latest updates on Volvo’s latest crossover.


 
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#71 ·
I know people will complain this will look too much like the XC90 but I'm sure it'll be a hit.
Eh, people will complain about anything :p

The current Volvo styling language is excellent; I'm glad to see it on all their cars.

Plus, every BMW, every Audi, every Mercedes, etc uses the same styling language. It's called brand identity. And now Volvo finally has it---just in time, too :thumbup:
 
#81 ·
I'm actually getting hyped for the XC60. I think the XC90 is gorgeous, it's just too big for my needs. Actually even a mid sized SUV is a bit of a stretch but I do have 2 kids to haul and yes I want that SUV height in my next car. A smaller XC90 that can move decently quick, is quiet, and has a nice interior with good tech... sold. I'm hoping that's what this will be.

How well do Volvo's lease? Can I get one well equipped for 400ish a month ?
 
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https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/...v-will-automatically-steer-you-out-of-trouble

Volvo Cars’ new XC60 SUV will automatically steer you out of trouble.

Volvo said:
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that the new XC60 SUV – which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show – will feature three new advanced driver assistance features aimed at keeping the driver out of trouble.

The new safety features are designed to provide the driver with automatic steering assistance or support – when required – to help avoid potential collisions. Volvo believes that these new features will make the new XC60 one of the safest cars on the road.

“We have been working with collision avoidance systems for many years and we can see how effective they are. In Sweden alone we have seen a decline of around 45 percent* in rear-end frontal crashes thanks to our collision warning with autobrake system. With the XC60 we are determined to take the next step in reducing avoidable collisions with the addition of steering support and assistance systems,” said Malin Ekholm, Senior Director, Volvo Cars’ Safety Centre.

City Safety has been updated in the XC60 to include steering support, which engages when automatic braking alone would not help avoid a potential collision. In such circumstances, the car will provide steering assistance to avoid the obstacle ahead. City Safety helps to avoid collisions with vehicles, pedestrians and large animals. Steering support is active between 50-100 km/h.

Volvo Cars has also added a system called Oncoming Lane Mitigation, which helps drivers to avoid collisions with vehicles in an oncoming lane.

The system works by alerting a driver who has unwittingly wandered out of a driving lane by providing automatic steering assistance, guiding them back into their own lane and out of the path of any oncoming vehicle. This system is active between 60-140 km/h.

“All three of these new features represent clear steps in our work towards fully autonomous cars,” added Malin Ekholm.

Volvo Cars’ optional Blind Spot Information System, which alerts drivers to the presence of vehicles in their blind spot, has also received an update to include steer assist functionality that helps to avoid potential collisions with vehicles in a blind spot by steering the car back into its own lane and away from danger.

“We have all of the benefits of the safety technology we introduced in our larger 90 Series cars in the new XC60. This is fully in-line with our strategic approach to develop automotive safety systems based on real-life, real-road safety. Our vision is that no one will be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car by the year 2020,” added Malin Ekholm.

The XC60 will deliver a host of high-end safety systems, just like its larger 90 Series siblings, including Large Animal Detection, Run-off Road Mitigation and the semi-autonomous driver support and convenience system Pilot Assist as an option.

The new Volvo XC60 will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

* Collision Warning with Autobrake is a part of the City Safety system. The 45% reduction in rear-end frontal crashes in Sweden relates to cars equipped with the third generation of this technology.
 
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