Comments on: 2009 Volvo XC60 to be unveiled at Geneva http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:51:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: King Samurai http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152651 King Samurai Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:05:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152651 Volvo always failed to impress on the interior Volvo always failed to impress on the interior

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152642 tokmoh Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:27:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152642 @raybrig85 U dun watch much anime? His current avatar is Alucard from Hellsing, the most wicked sick vampire in the anime kingdom!! Yokaro. Naraba orewa Alexander Anderson. AMEN~~!! @raybrig85
U dun watch much anime? His current avatar is Alucard from Hellsing, the most wicked sick vampire in the anime kingdom!!

Yokaro. Naraba orewa Alexander Anderson. AMEN~~!!

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152587 mystvearn Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:07:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152587 Looks like XC60 is copying front lights from Lexus GS model? Or is that the theme nowdays to make a small light and encapsulate that rather than a use a big light? Looks like XC60 is copying front lights from Lexus GS model? Or is that the theme nowdays to make a small light and encapsulate that rather than a use a big light?

]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152586 raybrig85 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:05:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152586 if paul is vampire...i cant imagine dat...hahahaha...maibatsu...im with u...hhmm...dun have a wow factor la.. if paul is vampire…i cant imagine dat…hahahaha…maibatsu…im with u…hhmm…dun have a wow factor la..

]]> By: kingleontan http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152581 kingleontan Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:58:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152581 i dont know man, volvo just doesnt work for me... not enuf to make its way away from BMW or Mercedes at the price... I dont know man... just... not there yet... kinda nice but just... just...almost there... i dont know man, volvo just doesnt work for me… not enuf to make its way away from BMW or Mercedes at the price… I dont know man… just… not there yet… kinda nice but just… just…almost there…

]]> By: raptorclans http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152569 raptorclans Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:15:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152569 the rear leds are sooooooooo sexy.... :p the rear leds are sooooooooo sexy…. :p

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152564 szw Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:07:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152564 nice car... nice car…

]]> By: Poxxue2 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152537 Poxxue2 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:21:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152537 Ello2..the all gurls Volvo designer were assigned to develop the YCC (Your Concept Car) in 2004 lerr...not the XC90 or others mentioned. Back to the XC60, Nice!..very emotional n sculpturistic design, tension treatment.....Side view ..silhoutte almost similar to XC90 though.... Ello2..the all gurls Volvo designer were assigned to develop the YCC (Your Concept Car) in 2004 lerr…not the XC90 or others mentioned. Back to the XC60, Nice!..very emotional n sculpturistic design, tension treatment…..Side view ..silhoutte almost similar to XC90 though….

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152532 nmh Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:43:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152532 Its a 'melt' version of current xc90. Look at the dashboard....OMG its melting. Im not sure if im like it or not Its a ‘melt’ version of current xc90. Look at the dashboard….OMG its melting. Im not sure if im like it or not

]]> By: proton GL http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152529 proton GL Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:19:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152529 ok ok

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152515 tokmoh Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:29:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152515 Paul, ,u nvr sleep kah? Or u're a vampire? Still posting at 4am, fuh, salute u man. The rear combi light sure looks wicked sick :D Paul, ,u nvr sleep kah? Or u’re a vampire? Still posting at 4am, fuh, salute u man.

The rear combi light sure looks wicked sick :D

]]> By: MyviKiller http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152511 MyviKiller Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:33:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152511 Unlike the Japanese cars, they still manage to retain its Volvo-ness design philosophy, impressive... Unlike the Japanese cars, they still manage to retain its Volvo-ness design philosophy, impressive…

]]> By: jehutyz http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152505 jehutyz Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:15:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152505 XC90 already a very nice car to me. Now this XC60 have a sporty look. The rear lamp is cool. XC90 already a very nice car to me.
Now this XC60 have a sporty look.
The rear lamp is cool.

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152504 BanyakMasukWorkshop Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:57:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152504 i think it looks great. i beleive volvo has managed to continue their "boxy" safety first designs from their older cars and evolved it into a contemporary look that still shouts "VOLVO", if that makes sense to you guys. i think it looks great. i beleive volvo has managed to continue their “boxy” safety first designs from their older cars and evolved it into a contemporary look that still shouts “VOLVO”, if that makes sense to you guys.

]]> By: MyviKiller http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152502 MyviKiller Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:46:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152502 azrai said, February 21, 2008 @ 7:05 am MyviKiller, you’ve got it wrong. The all girls design team is for another car from volvo a hatchback if i were not mistaken. This Volvo has some Ford design cues. moreover, Volvo is own by Ford. They seem to stick to its ’safe’ image because volvo is famous for safety. Safety first. Even our 3-point seatbealts are ideas from volvo long time ago. ---------------------------------------------------------------- It was just my assumption. The girls were assigned to design the XC90, not a hatchback. azrai said,
February 21, 2008 @ 7:05 am

MyviKiller, you’ve got it wrong. The all girls design team is for another car from volvo a hatchback if i were not mistaken. This Volvo has some Ford design cues. moreover, Volvo is own by Ford. They seem to stick to its ’safe’ image because volvo is famous for safety. Safety first. Even our 3-point seatbealts are ideas from volvo long time ago.
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It was just my assumption. The girls were assigned to design the XC90, not a hatchback.

]]> By: kington http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152499 kington Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:27:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152499 It's a breath of fresh air from the common SUVs we see these days, and i must say, i am in love with Volvo cars even though their German counterparts have better driving dynamics. I hope they do well globally. It’s a breath of fresh air from the common SUVs we see these days, and i must say, i am in love with Volvo cars even though their German counterparts have better driving dynamics. I hope they do well globally.

]]> By: s60t http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152498 s60t Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:15:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152498 looks like an updated mini XC90 but more streamlined.the womens team gave input o the design of the XC90 in terms of of daily practical usability of an SUV.the centre back seat for kids can slide forward to be near the front passengers(parents).the teenage kids can plug in their headphones at the back and listen to their latest songs while the parents listen to their light and easy in front.wonder why they don't offer a smaller engine.even the XC90 has a 2.5T model.not everyone needs 280hp and 400Nm and the maintenance for a T6 will be high. looks like an updated mini XC90 but more streamlined.the womens team gave input o the design of the XC90 in terms of of daily practical usability of an SUV.the centre back seat for kids can slide forward to be near the front passengers(parents).the teenage kids can plug in their headphones at the back and listen to their latest songs while the parents listen to their light and easy in front.wonder why they don’t offer a smaller engine.even the XC90 has a 2.5T model.not everyone needs 280hp and 400Nm and the maintenance for a T6 will be high.

]]> By: Allan http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152497 Allan Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:04:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152497 I remember reading somewhere that that was a team of women involved in the design of the XC90. I think they were in charge of the interior design if im not mistaken. I remember reading somewhere that that was a team of women involved in the design of the XC90. I think they were in charge of the interior design if im not mistaken.

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152490 azrai Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:05:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152490 MyviKiller, you've got it wrong. The all girls design team is for another car from volvo a hatchback if i were not mistaken. This Volvo has some Ford design cues. moreover, Volvo is own by Ford. They seem to stick to its 'safe' image because volvo is famous for safety. Safety first. Even our 3-point seatbealts are ideas from volvo long time ago. MyviKiller, you’ve got it wrong. The all girls design team is for another car from volvo a hatchback if i were not mistaken. This Volvo has some Ford design cues. moreover, Volvo is own by Ford. They seem to stick to its ’safe’ image because volvo is famous for safety. Safety first. Even our 3-point seatbealts are ideas from volvo long time ago.

]]> By: maibatsu_thunder http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152488 maibatsu_thunder Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:02:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152488 Somehow to me it doesn't look new. Does anyone share my humble opinion? Somehow to me it doesn’t look new. Does anyone share my humble opinion?

]]> By: MyviKiller http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152480 MyviKiller Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:38:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152480 Capt Shopalot, Are you one the fashion critics from the Star newspaper? Sorry out of the topic, the Volvo looks nce by the way, designed by one group of ladies if I have not mistaken. Capt Shopalot,

Are you one the fashion critics from the Star newspaper?

Sorry out of the topic, the Volvo looks nce by the way, designed by one group of ladies if I have not mistaken.

]]> By: Capt Shopalot http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152479 Capt Shopalot Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:33:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/21/2009-volvo-xc60-to-be-unveiled-at-geneva/#comment-152479 Nice colour, both interior & exterior Not bad looking also Nice colour, both interior & exterior
Not bad looking also

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