2017 Volvo XC60 (spyshot)
Auto Plus reader Mr.Enrico has spied a test
mule of the 2017 Volvo XC60 in Europe, featuring plastic body panels and camou
wrap to hide the new exterior design. It is expected to make its world debut at
the 2017 Geneva Motor Show (March 2017).
The next generation Volvo XC60 will feature an
exterior design that combines cues from the Volvo XC90 and condense them into a
smaller, more affordable crossover. It will be the first product from the 60
cluster to jump to Volvo’s new SPA platform, before the S60 and V60.
The interior could be inspired the by the Volvo
XC90, featuring a simple interior trimmed with high quality plastics and other
materials. Most of the features will be operable through a large portrait
touchscreen display, allowing designers to reduce the button count
significantly. The XC60 will only be a 5-seater.
The engine lineup will include 1.5L three cylinder
and 2.0L four cylinder Drive-E units available in both petrol and diesel variants.
Also in the cards is a PHEV variant that will deliver performance and
efficiency figures similar to that of the XC90 T8. An 8-speed automatic could
be the only transmission, while an AWD system is expected to be exclusive to
top-end variants.
