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Volvo used the 2009 film The Twilight Saga: New Moon to promote the XC60, including an online contest to give away models identical to the one driven by lead character Edward Cullen. Small overlap frontal offset (2013–present models)ġ vehicle structure rated 'Good' 2 strength-to-weight ratio: 5.23 NHTSA 2011 XC60 AWD NHTSA scores Overall: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) IIHS scores: Moderate overlap frontal offset Euro NCAP Euro NCAP 2009 XC60 AWD: Overall The XC60 was granted the IIHS's highest rating of 'good' in front, side, rear and roof strength tests and has Electronic Stability Control as standard equipment to receive the award. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Volvo XC60 their Top Safety Pick+ award. The XC60 was one of only three cars to receive 37 of 37 available points under Euro NCAP's point based evaluation at the time. The XC60 received a total of 37 of 37 points and therefore five stars (33–37) in Euro NCAP's evaluation. The car received 2 of 2 points available in the pole test and an additional 3 points available for seat belt reminders. The XC60 scored 16 of 16 points in the front test and 16 of 16 in the side test. Įuro NCAP evaluated the XC60 in 2008, awarding it 5 of 5 stars for adult occupant protection.

The XC60 had fewer insurance claims compared to other Volvo models lacking the City Safety feature. In 2011, the Highway Loss Data Institute credited City Safety for 27% fewer property damage liability claims, 51% fewer bodily injury liability claims, and 22% fewer collision claims for the XC60 compared to other midsize luxury SUVs. Depending on the speed, if a collision is likely, the Volvo's computer system will either prepare the car to brake or automatically brake the vehicle to avoid or mitigate a rear-end collision.

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The system is described as a driver support system with the goal of preventing or mitigating vehicle-on-vehicle collisions below 30 km/h (19 mph) it does so through the use of a closing velocity sensor that helps determine whether a collision is likely. The XC60 also introduced a new technology feature that Volvo has named City safety. The XC60 includes traditional Volvo safety features including a whiplash protection system, side impact protection system, roll stability control, dynamic stability and traction control, inflatable curtain airbags, hill descent control (AWD only), collision warning with brake support, active bi-xenon lights (optional on some models), and patented front, side, and rear structures.

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Ĩ,3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) for Geartronic ħ,5 l/100 km (31 mpg US) for manual gearbox Ĩ,3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) for automatic gearbox Ħ,9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) for manual gearbox ħ,5 l/100 km (31 mpg US) for automatic gearbox ĥ,7 l/100 km (41 mpg US) for manual gearbox Ħ,8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) for automatic gearbox Interior updates include new materials and dashboard trims, available paddle shifter on the T6 model, and introduction of a 7' touch-screen display. Exterior updates are primarily cosmetic, with changes to the grille and front driving lights, loss of black cladding along the lower doorsills, and minor changes to the exhaust tips and taillights. In February 2013, Volvo debuted a refreshed version of the XC60, to be released for the 2014 model year. In April 2010, an R-Design variant of the XC60 became available, featuring a color-matching body kit, stiffer chassis and damping, and other unique exterior/interior trim. Much of the engineering and tuning of this CUV was done by Volvo in Sweden, although offroad capabilities were developed at Land Rover in England. At the time of development, both Land Rover and Volvo were owned by Ford and development was split between the two subsidiaries. Manufactured by subsidiary Volvo Car Gent in Ghent, Belgium, the first generation XC60 is based on Volvo's P3 platform and the XC60 shares technology with the Land Rover Freelander of 2007. The XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car since 2009. Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008 and in North America in early 2009 as a 2010 model. The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.