Bold R-Design Boosts Volvo XC60 Sportiness in Model Year 2010
The Volvo XC60 has already carved out a solid market share in the premium sport crossover segment. The new R-Design option pack for model year 2010 gives the car a more purposeful and bold appearance.
The lower section of the car is now color-coordinated with the rest of the body on the XC60 R-Design. This creates the impression that the car sits closer to the ground and gives it a more dynamic look - even though the generous ground clearance remains unchanged.
Thrilling driving experience with excellent comfort
The R-Design chassis is stiffer, features stronger damping and has more distinct driving properties, but without compromising ride comfort. All passengers can still enjoy a long and pleasant ride on any type of road surface.
The new, more direct steering gear also contributes to the driving experience. The faster steering response gives the driver more precise communication with the road surface. This builds up confidence to push the car to its limits and fully enjoy the sporty capabilities of the XC60 R-Design.
Modern interior
Inside the car, exclusive metal finish is the dominant theme, with aluminium inserts in the steering wheel, door mouldings and in the center stack. The sports pedals are made of brushed aluminium, with rubber inserts for precise grip, feel and control.
The elegant dark center stack features a décor with a circular pattern that expands outwards, this pattern is repeated in the oblique striping of the sculpted, duo-tone seats, available with a choice of two color combinations, with light beige or dark black as the main theme.
The front seats feature an advanced seat design with two firmness levels in both the backrest and seat cushions, thus providing a close-hugging yet comfortable seating position. The sports steering wheel is trimmed with perforated leather and features the engraved R-Design emblem.
Volvo XC60 R-Design - An overview
Exterior:
Grille in silk metal finish with R-Design badge- Front fog lamp décor in silk metal finish
- Door mirror housings in silk metal finish
- Five-spoke 18-inch aluminium wheels - Cratus (20-inch optional)
- Sill mouldings in aluminium look
- Twin chromed tailpipes
- Color-matched lower body mouldings
- Chrome-plated rear skid-plate with black mesh
- Sports chassis
- 7 body colors to choose between including Passion Red, which is unique to the R-Design model
Interior:
- Sport seats for great cornering support and comfort
- Unique upholstery in smooth leather with a choice of two colour combinations: off-black with soft beige inserts or vice versa
- Embossed R-Design emblem in the front backrests
- Watch Dial instrument with blue gauges, unique to the R-Design model
- R-Design sports steering wheel trimmed in perforated leather
- Sports pedals in aluminium
- R-Design centre stack trim with a unique décor pattern
- Gear selector trimmed with perforated leather
- Off-black sports mats
Volvo's R-Design
R-Design was launched in 2007 to satisfy the immense interest among younger car buyers, in particular, who want to equip their cars with sporty, personalised options. R-Design offers option packages featuring exclusive design details and thrilling sports chassis.
Today R-Design is found across almost the entire Volvo product range in the C30, S40, V50, S80, V70, XC60 and XC90 models.
"R-Design has been a great success for Volvo Cars. This sporty, exclusive version has helped us attract new customer groups who would perhaps not otherwise have chosen Volvo. The introduction of the XC60 R-Design shows clearly how strongly we believe in this concept, and the the considerable market interest is very encouraging," says Susanna Johansson, Product Manager R-Design at Volvo Special Vehicles.