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Volvo’s popular XC60 crossover is more than just the safe option
Mark Smyth reports on how the XC60 is taking safety and technology to a new level for the brand
There was much talk recently about the fact that no-one has been killed in a Volvo XC90 in the UK — ever. That is a very impressive thing for the company to boast about and for those that understand the brand, it probably comes as no surprise. Volvo has always been renowned for its safety, in fact for being a leader in vehicle safety setting a number of benchmarks and pioneering many safety technologies. While I am not sure what the stats are for the XC60, there is no doubt that it should be similar and probably one of the main reasons why it has been so popular, even being the top selling premium SUV in Europe for years.
Of course the days when Volvos were safe but not exactly inspiring when it comes to design and comfort are long gone. Today the XC60 is not only packed with safety tech like roll-over mitigation, City Safety, multiple airbags and all sorts of driver assistance systems, but it also looks fantastic both inside and out. Technology has moved on a long way and our...
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