Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Volvo XC60 Concept

With the Volvo XC60 Concept presents the Swedish manufacturer at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2007, a vehicle that is clearly in the future of the brand has.

Volvo XC60 Concept
Volvo XC60 Concept

The study does not only give concrete views on the next XC model, but it is also an innovation-makers with design elements required for future Volvo vehicles characteristic will be.

Volvo 
XC60 Concept
Volvo XC60 Concept

The study, based on the Detroit motor show in a striking bronze ton presented offers the better of two vehicle concepts. "In the lower area provide powerful and muscular proportions, a stately ground clearance and large wheels for a sovereign and self-assured presence, while the line above the waistline the Volvo XC60 Concept charisma of a sporting and elegant coupe adds," says Volvo design director Steve Mattin the formal language the crossover model.

Volvo XC60 Concept
Volvo XC60 Concept

Already two years ago was the traditional Volvo logo, a stylized form of the chemical symbol for iron, in a slightly revised form has been introduced. At Volvo XC60 Concept, it was in terms of a still clearer brand presence increased.

Volvo XC60 Concept
Volvo XC60 Concept

In conjunction with the characteristic shape headlamps and a prominent front apron they radiate its own unique character and stability as a result of the V-manner contoured bonnet reinforced. The basic shape of the vehicle integrated under run protection elements also underscore that it is the Volvo XC60 Concept is a crossover model, but especially on the road home.


Volvo XC60 Concept

The strong emotion occurs even in the side view of the Volvo XC60 Concept apparent, whose appearance more powerfully light alloy wheels with the 20-inch format, stressed protection strips of aluminum by characteristic proportion supported. How does the body at the bottom of massive and muscular, while the elegant side window layout and a distinctive roof line drawn above the waistline the impression of sleek athletes.

Volvo XC60 Concept Interior

Volvo 
XC60 Concept
Volvo XC60 Concept

Also, the rear view of the Volvo XC60 Concept shows the direction in which the expressive Volvo design language moves. To emphasize the large tail lamps pronounced shoulder parts of the body, while the trapezoidal tailgate outlined a development of the "glass" C30 rear. To distinctive appearance compounded innovative technology solutions.

Volvo XC60 Concept
Volvo XC60 Concept

To move the lower part of the tailgate when opening to the outside and above the upper part out - a function that the loading of the trunk with small objects permits without having to open the door completely to be. Likewise, it is possible to only its top half open.

Volvo XC60 Concept
Volvo XC60 Concept

Another innovation is the darkened bottom of the tailgate. From the inside view of this is transparent, so that the driver is responsible for the area directly behind the car easy access to it. Transparent is the roof of the Volvo XC60 Concept: It consists of a dark tinted glass on a Y-manner edition, bearing structure. One of the characteristics of the new Volvo design philosophy is not least the revised Volvo stern lettering on the vehicle. The script clearly stressed enlarged image with intervals between the letters will be in the entire range of models to find.

Volvo XC60 Concept

Individually and innovative features including the interior of the Volvo XC60 Concept. It is characterized by a more functional cockpit, flowing shapes, filigree front and rear seats and an elegant combination of saddle leather and aluminum. The upper area of the interior presents itself typically for Scandinavia hell, in a significantly lower contrasting dark espresso brown. The lighting design was the focus of designers to create an atmosphere that is bright, friendly and functional, but worn and atmospheric effect.

Volvo XC60 Concept

The round analog speedometer of the Volvo XC60 Concept of two information displays flanked. Dashboard and the newly designed steering wheel combine to form a harmonious whole unit with the centre console, which angled toward the driver and still run leaner than in the current Volvo models, which as a further effect a result of additional storage space.

Volvo XC60 Concept

The asymmetric shape of the white iPod' MP3 player inspired by surface is a metal edging further accentuated. Switches and controls are fully integrated into the surface and so far almost invisible information and navigation screen occurs only be revealed when he is activated, with the startup operation of the system by an impressive light pulse sequence is entertained, including the four big wheel in the front panel included. "The system works with a rear projection screen, which means the console to a highlight of the interior," said Steve Mattin.

Volvo XC60 Concept

The Volvo XC60 Concept shows with asymmetric and emphasizes lean seat proportions, especially when embarking and disembarking a Comfort Plus. Visually mediate in a bright hue seats held the impression that they glide over the dark floor. Both front and rear seats are equipped with integrated safety belts fitted.

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