Volvo XC60 Gen 1 (2008 - 2017) - Overview

Volvo XC60 Generation I (2008 – 2017)

The first generation Volvo XC60 was the first vehicle in a new generation of the contemporary cross-over concept, a combination of a traditional city vehicle and an XC vehicle aimed for young, professional urban people with an active life. Volvo XC60 is a sporty and dynamic car with tasteful exterior and interior design and versatile functionality.

On the safety side, he big news was City Safety - a unique feature that can help the driver avoid or reduce the effects of the type of low-speed impacts that are common in city traffic and traffic tailbacks. If the car is about to drive into the vehicle in front and the driver does not react, the car brakes itself.

The first generation XC60 was a huge sales success for Volvo and became the best selling mid-sized SUV in Europe.

In 2017, after 1.070.984 cars sold, the second generation XC60 was launched. Early 2018, it was elected World Car of the Year.