Volvo takes Cross Country brand into sedan territory

Volvo Cars is stepping up to meet the demands of its core customers with the unveiling of the S60 Cross Country at the Detroit Auto Show. The S60 Cross Country is the first premium sedan with the same level of capability and rugged design cues of the Cross Country wagons.

“We want to further explore the market with our Cross Country brand. We did this back in 1997 with the V70 Cross Country and it led to the birth of a whole new segment. We have included all the capability-driven benefits of the Cross Country brand in this new model, while offering a completely unique expression of adventure and all-road readiness in a distinctly sporty and stylish package,” said Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Cars.

Capable stance

Like the recently introduced V60 Cross Country, the S60 Cross Country shares an increased ride height of 65mm (2.5 inches) and comes with the same All-Wheel Drive underpinnings of its sibling. The S60 Cross Country will also be delivered with front-wheel drive in Europe and selected markets.

“The S60 Cross Country is the sole contender in the crossover sedan segment. We have identified a clear niche in the market for a more capable sedan with rugged styling cues and a higher stance. The S60 Cross Country will appeal to people that are searching for an exciting and capable sedan, whilst enjoying the clear benefits that a crossover offers,” quoted Alain Visser, Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Customer Service.

The S60 Cross Country offers both 18” and 19” wheels with high profile tyres that reduce road noise, and add increased wheel protection when needed.

Powertrain

The S60 Cross Country will launch with a full powertrain program, ranging from a powerful T5 All-Wheel Drive gasoline powertrain delivering up to 250 bhp* available in the US, Canada, Russia and Europe, to the Front-Wheel Drive 190 hp diesel D4, based on Volvo’s class-leading Drive-E powertrain architecture in European markets. A diesel All-Wheel Drive D4 will also be launched based on the 2.4l 5-cylinder diesel engine. The S60 Cross Country is expected to be available to order by early summer.