New Volvo V60 Cross Country to debut at LA Motor Show

Volvo Cars will unveil the long-awaited Cross Country version of its successful V60 sportswagon at the 2014 Los Angeles Motor Show.

Reflecting Volvo's Scandinavian heritage and love of nature and adventure, the V60 Cross Country brings together the best of both worlds - a sporty, connected yet comfortable driving experience with the freedom to explore new horizons.

Offering new Cross Country 18-inch and 19-inch wheels, the V60 Cross Country comes with high-profile tyres, adding comfort and off-road aesthetics, reducing road noise and providing added wheel protection whether climbing kerbs or negotiating rocky roads.

With an increased ground clearance of 65mm, skid plates front and rear, side scuff plates and fender extenders, the V60 Cross Country conveys an imposing, muscular presence that underlies its capable nature, while integrated tailpipes reflect its sporty dark side.

To complement the capable exterior styling, sports seats in black leather with distinctive brown stitching will be available from launch, while two new two-tone leather upholsteries will be offered to coincide with the European Union and Rest of World Launch in early 2015.

Canada and the U.S.A will get the first V60 Cross Country cars, and they will launch with Volvo's iconic five-cylinder 250bhp petrol engine with All-Wheel Drive coupled to an automatic transmission delivering a highly competitive 9.8km/L. Volvo's new class-leading Drive-E four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines, which will be available in the V60 Cross Country globally in early 2015, will be the base for the Front-Wheel Drive variant, while the proven five-cylinder D4 powertrain will provide the power for the All-Wheel Drive variant.