Volvo XC60 2009 News

Europeans tore themselves away from exotic supercars to catch a close-up glimpse of the Nano, a tiny, basic and extremely cheap runabout which promises to turn the motoring world on its head.

The RAV-sized car introduces City Safety — a new safety technology that Volvo says enhances the ability to avoid or minimise the effects of low-speed impacts through automatic braking if the system senses the car is about to drive into the vehicle in front.“We are the first manufacturer in the world to offer this type of feature as standard,â€? says Volvo Cars president and CEO Fredrik Arp.“The car is packed with our accumulated safety know-how and technology, both when it comes to preventing accidents and protecting all the occupants in a collision.â€?The first XC60s are scheduled to arrive in Australia at the beginning of 2009. Local specification and pricing are yet to be confirmed.