2010 Volvo XC60 Picture and Volvo Cars Specifications

2010 Volvo XC60 Review

Introduction

Most people know of ABBA, the popular Swedish pop band from the 1970s that enjoyed a recent revival after its songs were used in the “Mamma Mia!” musical and movie. Now it seems there’s another Swedish export ready for a re-release — and it’s not Ace of Base. It’s Volvo. Yes, Volvo is still building family wagons (how ’70s!), but its new 2010 XC60 is as up-to-date and fashionable as a small premium crossover can be.

2010 Volvo XC60

The popularity of small luxury crossovers has grown in recent years, with an increasing number of shoppers desiring vehicles that offer the utility of a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 but in a more luxurious package. Volvo’s 2010 XC60 meets this desire with a healthy dose of power and style (yes, really) while also boasting the safety-conscious design for which the brand is known.

In terms of size, the five-passenger XC60 is smaller than the brand’s XC90 seven-passenger crossover SUV and roughly comparable to a BMW X3, but it’s roomier inside than many other vehicles in this segment. To our eyes, the XC60 is to Volvo’s lineup as Anni-Frid Lyngstad is to ABBA’s, which is to say, it’s the best-looking of the bunch. Underneath the distinctive, cleanly styled sheet metal is hardware related to the brand’s latest S80 sedan, including two of the S80 engines — the base 3.2-liter inline-6 and the uplevel 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6. Like the S80, the XC60 has standard front-wheel drive (on the 3.2 model) and available all-wheel drive (optional on 3.2 and standard on T6).

2010 Volvo XC60

Even the base XC60 comes packed with plenty of amenities, including a power driver seat, an eight-speaker audio system, Bluetooth and dual-zone automatic climate control. The T6 model adds standard leather upholstery and a power passenger seat as well as the turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive. You can also get cool-looking two-tone upholstery and real wood trim for the center stack to dress up the interior — a hip Swedish counterpoint to the typically austere German designs. Another item of note is “City Safety.” Utilizing a short-range infrared rangefinder, this system can detect an imminent low-speed frontal impact at up to 19 mph and either minimize the impact or avoid it entirely by automatically applying the XC60’s brakes.

2010 Volvo XC60 Rims

Could the XC60 be Volvo’s “Mamma Mia!” a chart-topping smash that takes discos — er, the automotive world — by storm? Well, probably not. There are plenty of other desirable choices in this segment, such as the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Infiniti EX35 and FX35 and Mercedes-Benz GLK350. Even so, the 2010 Volvo XC60 is a solid hit thanks to its combination of performance, convenience, style and safety. If you take one for a test-drive, just make sure to bring some ABBA tunes along for the ride.

2010 Volvo XC60 Engine

2010 Volvo XC60 Specifications

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