![]() ![]() Handling borders on sporty as little steering input is needed to switch lanes or zip into a tight parking space. That means XC60 rides on a 112.8-inch wheelbase that gives it outstanding ride quality, more along the lines of a larger crossover, yet is a compact 184.6-inches long, so easy to park and maneuver. XC60 is sort of a large compact crossover, one level up from the small XC40 and well shy of the XC90 that borders between mid-size and large. That’s OK, the headlights and grille look lean and taunt and the taillights’ sideways V-design immediately distinguishes the brand.įor the record, a couple years ago Volvo started calling its T-shaped headlight lenses Thor’s Hammer to create a skosh of marketing excitement. No, the Swedish carmaker (now owned by China’s Geely Holding Group) still designs with a Scandinavian minimalism and sophistication that gives its vehicles a unique look, while continuing the auto world trend of placing a large logo on its vehicle’s nose. This was not just another luxury crossover, all boxy and grinning an oversized goofy black-grilled smile. The tested XC60 B6 AWD R-Design, clad in Crystal White Metallic ($695 extra) seemed intent on raising property values in our neighborhood while resting in our driveway. I’m no expert on style, but (with apologies to former Supreme Court justice Potter Stewart) I know it when I see it. Yet Volvo’s collection of XC models will do just that. Rare are the crossovers whose styling stands out enough to catch your eye on the highway or in daily stop-and-go traffic. ![]()
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