NAIAS 2015: Volvo S60 Cross Country Bows

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: January 13th, 2015

Coming to a Volvo showroom this summer is the high-riding crossover-sedan hybrid (as in plants, not Prii) S60 Cross Country.

The S60 Cross Country receives a 2.5-inch lift above the standard S60, with the 250-horsepower T5 turbo-five powering all four corners. 18-inch wheels deliver the power to the road, with 19-inch wheels optional.

The S60 Cross Country will arrive in the United States, Canada, Russia and Europe in limited numbers beginning this summer.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Mjz on Jan 14, 2015

Matte finish paint is awful on any car, and especially on this one.

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- PrincipalDan on Jan 14, 2015
  
  Yes matte finish is a gimmick that needs to die.
  
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- Corey Lewis on Jan 14, 2015
  
  @PrincipalDan I don't get what it's supposed co "convey." Luxury? Not really. Sporty? Nope, shiny red does that better. Exclusivity? No, looks like primer.
  
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Tayu on Jan 14, 2015

Ughhhh, this just reminds me how much I lusted after the 1999 Subaru Legacy SUS. In general, something about the exterior proportions, interior usability, and (depending on the engine) mechanical hardiness of this generation of Subaru Legacy is almost perfect...so why not a luxed-out, raised, spoiler- and body-clad sedan version? Anyway, as seems to be the case with Volvo for the past few years: as cool as this is, they just seem to be missing the mark in terms of price/content/value proposition. You know how marques that have achieved volume attempt to push upwards in terms of prestige/brand recognition? Perhaps Volvo should consider producing some higher volume, lower cost cars? They already have the positive brand recognition, although it is eroding among the current generation of car buyers fast... I would bet they could make a durable, cheap, fun competitor to the Mercedes GLA. But it seems like nobody over at Volvo is paying attention these days,

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