Likes:
Attractive styling
Well-trimmed interior
Good handling and acceleration

Dislikes:
Poor fuel economy
Lots of techno buttons

The 2010 Volvo XC60 is the Swedish car company’s first foray into the compact crossover segment—the same niche that includes the BMW X3, Land Rover LR2, Acura RDX, and Infiniti EX35. Happily, the Volvo entry is one of the handsomest of the bunch, comes standard with all-wheel drive and surprising off-road specs, and adds to the brand’s reputation for safety with a new twist.

With the $38,025 XC60, Volvo allows its designers freer rein. The XC60 is a handsome machine—particularly from the side, where it reminds other drivers of a four-fifths-scale Buick Enclave, and from the rear, where the taillights flow into its shoulders like the deltoids of a muscular athlete. The large “ironmark” badge and big grille complete the pro-sports analogy and may be a little big for some tastes. Inside, it’s even more appealing: The Volvo trick of making a thin-panel console leaves storage behind its wood-paneled center stack, metallic trim outlines big geometric shapes, and all sorts of pleasing colors and textures fill out the cabin.

The Bottom Line:
The 2010 Volvo XC60 brings unexpected style and a heavy dose of safety technology to families with all-weather needs.

Read the full review at : The Car Connection

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