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Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

The judges were a fan of the muted, wooded finish of the Volvo VC60 D5 LE.

The judges were a fan of the muted, wooded finish of the Volvo VC60 D5 LE.

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

The D Pillar on the Volvo VC60 D5 LE was too big according the judges.

The D Pillar on the Volvo VC60 D5 LE was too big according the judges.

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

The judges gave a tick to the engine on the Volvo VC60 D5 LE, saying the diesel engine sounded refined.

The judges gave a tick to the engine on the Volvo VC60 D5 LE, saying the diesel engine sounded refined.

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

The judges loved the great design of the Volvo VC60 D5 LE

The judges loved the great design of the Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

The judges thought the Volvo VC60 D5 LE was safe and solid, with lots of room to spare.

The judges thought the Volvo VC60 D5 LE was safe and solid, with lots of room to spare.

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

Volvo VC60 D5 LE

The judges loved the front pockets on the Volvo X360 D5 LE

The judges loved the front pockets on the Volvo X360 D5 LE

Paul Gover

11 Nov 2009

1 min read

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The only SUV in the field packs everything from an efficient diesel engine to a mix-and-match cabin and benchmark safety systems. Volvo is doing its best to make cars safer and drivers better, with everything from City Safety to Lane Assist. But safety is not the only judging standard when it's COTY time.

Price: from $64,450
Output: 151kw/4000revs, 420Nm/1500-3250revs, 7.6L/100km, 201g/km

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Paul Gover is a former CarsGuide contributor. During decades of experience as a motoring journalist, he has acted as chief reporter of News Corp Australia. Paul is an all-round automotive expert and specialises in motorsport.

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