2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD

Volvo hits a home run with its new mid-sized crossover vehicle

By Nina Russin

2010 Volvo XC60

Volvo may not be the biggest player in the sport-utility segment, but as of this year, it’s an important one. The new XC60 is one of the best luxury crossover vehicles on the market, combining innovative safety and ergonomic features in a stylish package.

I realize that saying this sets me up for a collective eye-roll from colleagues who know that my perspective on Swedish cars isn’t completely objective. The fact is: I love all things Swedish. Gravlax, pannkakor, Orrefors glass, clogs, and the midnight sun are among my many favorite Swedish things. On a good, day, I even enjoy a little Abba.

My husband and I have owned three Volvos: our current car is a C30. But I will remain glued to my soapbox, proclaiming to anyone willing to listen that the XC60 is a near-perfect car. It’s beautiful to look at, a dream to drive, and has standard City Safety: a technology that could make rush-hour fender benders a thing of the past. Read the rest of this entry »