Volvo XC60 Getting Ready for India!

19 Mar 2010

Volvo Auto India is working fast to bring in their new generation cross over, the XC60, into the Indian market. The car has already arrived in India and has been sent for homologation.

The Volvo XC60 is scheduled for a launch in the first half of 2010 and is touted to be one of the safest cars across all categories. Volvo India is not just excited about the new model, for this new entrant also spells the beginning of a new game plan for the company in India. According the Paul de Voijs, Managing Director, Volvo Auto India, the brand has taken its time to set its foundation in the last two years and now with the XC60 the company is looking at strengthening their market position by having more on offer in terms of an overall product line up.

Cross-overs have been welcomed in the Indian market and other brands have been enjoying this market space. Volvo Auto India is keen on capitalizing on this segment and there is no doubting the fact that the XC60 has all the elements to make it a winner. Pricing still plays a big role and this is where Volvo will truly have to score in order to break into the market.

User's Comments

Gupta (09 May 2010 01:17)
Whats the price and the date of launch of Volvo xc60 in India? will it be under 16 lacs tag or not? | Reply

Rehan Conyers (28 March 2010 22:35)
WOW,is the first thing that comes into my mind when I see this classy and sleek sweedish SUV from Volvo,I'm very sure that when it sets wheels on Indian tarmac its going to beat out the Audi Q5,BMW X3 and the Land Rover Freelander 2.And I'll be very happy for Volvo. | Reply

Nick (27 March 2010 12:04)
Ithu VOLVO alla, ithu verum OLVO.. | Reply

sandeep (23 March 2010 21:39)
will the volvo C30,S40,V50,V70,XC70,en upcoming V60 available in india | Reply

Joel (22 March 2010 14:39)
By all means Volvo is the epitomy of safety in automobile use. Most manufacturers build vehicles keeping luxury as prime focus. Volvo always focuses on safety first.... This is the reason many of their earlier vehicles lacked in taste and finesse. But the XC60 is a hands down winner!!! I drive a XC90 and know I am SAFE when I am in it. For all you enthusiasts..... try toppling a XC90 while driving.... Betcha money it cannot be done! | Reply

S Sid (22 March 2010 18:57) Reply to Joel
You fricking moron - if I spend tens of lakhs to buy a good car, I'm not going to even try to topple it... Anyway, while the XC60 has good build, the diesel version has a top speed of 200. I couldn't coax anything more out of it - even on a downhill - while vacationing in Europe. | Reply

jj (23 March 2010 00:33) Reply to S Sid
you moron, you want to go over 200, buy a ferrari. | Reply

VBN (22 March 2010 12:34)
Guys, The volvo is THE safest car in the world. Have been driving an S40 and the XC90 both in US and in the Gulf for many years!!. If you value your family's safety, its THE car to buy. YOU need to put a value on your family's life..!!! Just go thro' the features..you'll come across stuff you never even knew!! These are the guys who invented seatbelts, the whiplash head rest and many more..!!! Its the best thing to happen to Indian cars..!!Long overdue!! Its the first thing I'll do when they release it..!! | Reply

Prashant (23 March 2010 04:13) Reply to VBN
Will Volvo offer same features and build quality as in other countries?? | Reply

raman (22 March 2010 11:04)
I am volvo technician and working for volvo cars many years.It is the number one safest car in the world .I think for this reason you can pay the price what ever it takes. | Reply

raman (22 March 2010 11:04)
I am volvo technician and working for volvo cars many years.It is the number one safest car in the world .I think for this reason you can pay the price what ever it takes. | Reply

karthik (21 March 2010 22:04)
why is the price of volvo so high...when compared to cars produced by other world-class companies in the same segment?? | Reply

ponti (21 March 2010 22:11) Reply to karthik
hmmmmm....good question....is anyone there who can answer this???? | Reply

susheel (22 March 2010 14:55) Reply to ponti
volvo cars come as CBU (Completely Built Units). So high import tax is laid down on customers. Either India must reduce the import tax on these luxury foreign vehicles or volvo should built them in India to reduce the cost. | Reply

Joel (22 March 2010 14:42) Reply to ponti
Simple..... If luxury comes at a price.... luxury added with high levels of safety should be even more expensive!! | Reply

AK (21 March 2010 14:24)
I have a VOLVO S 80; bought a fully loaded model in Moscow for US$ 64,000. It is probably the best car that I have driven - the layout of interiors and small details is amazingly thougtful. Gives u feeling of incredible comfort and first class safety. However, it's not as fast as the BMW's or the AUDI's. Yet, this car doesn't catch attention of undesirable people - it is not zhaling. | Reply

Joy (21 March 2010 13:28)
It is a good SUV, but who can buy in India ?? Avrg price will be in USA/ Canada 45,000 $ Tax, so in India about from 23 lakh .... | Reply

SUN (22 March 2010 13:36) Reply to Joy
Some time back TATA from India bought the Jaguar and Land Rover brands.. and these vehicles are selling in good numbers here. May be Joy is the typical US/Europian dumb Azz fooled by their own media. | Reply

Armaan Jaan (21 March 2010 21:36) Reply to Joy
Joy ! all does not have to be money grabbing stingy ..dollarman !Indians do have bottles ! and they do buy more then your thoughts can reach the dollar figure you´ve mentioned ...so stop thinking big ! in empty drum of yours ! thank you ! | Reply

ravi (21 March 2010 06:46)
its a very comfortable car and i must say volvo is continuing its world domination and ready o capture india as well | Reply

Rat (21 March 2010 21:44) Reply to ravi
World domination !!!What are u talking , r u nuts ??Volvo is barely surving selling cars and they are trying to sell some average cars to gullible people in India | Reply

Chinaman (21 March 2010 06:56) Reply to ravi
I would not believe you, as it is a Chinese company now | Reply

SUN (22 March 2010 13:39) Reply to Chinaman
And famous Hummer too is now Chinese .. Jaguar and Land Rover are Indian brands nowAsian Dominance is Increasing... China and India will be world's biggest powers soon. | Reply

MOON (24 March 2010 14:22) Reply to SUN
Hummer ain't chinese, the deal got rejected cuz of Chinese govt...

vik (22 March 2010 05:28) Reply to Chinaman
People are commenting as if they know all about cars and driven all cars and crash tested all cars themselves. I did not do it as well. However, I have test driven and went through the reviews (who test them). The price vs value (with add-ons etc). Volvo looks far better than BMW and AUDI. | Reply

Jai (21 March 2010 06:16)
What would Volve be called in BengaliBOLBO | Reply

NAVED (21 March 2010 00:27)
i am bit confusion volvo is from which country what is the price tag of each model, whether diesel version is there or not | Reply

Jim (21 March 2010 06:55) Reply to NAVED
It was owned a swedish company, which was owned by ford and now by geely(chinese car co.)not sure about its pricing in India | Reply

srinivas (21 March 2010 08:49) Reply to Jim
Hello Smll Correcttion.....Initally VOLVO Cars is part of AB VOLVO company- sweeden . then AB VOLVO sold its car business to Ford...where in Ford sell these cars with VOLVO brand it self Later Ford sold it to Geely due to financial criese at ford | Reply

SUNNY (22 March 2010 18:13) Reply to srinivas
U SAID THE SAME THING DUDE...THOUGH WITH MUCH POORER GRAMMER...As talking of Volvo cars, yes they are safe...but no they are not exiting to drive and look quite bland. At that price point you expect a lot more in terms of performance and packaging- looks. And yes...its a crossover here...not a SUV. These are two completely different segments.

Srini (19 March 2010 16:42)
What would be the price | Reply

manger (21 March 2010 09:10) Reply to Srini
2000000 | Reply

Arvind (20 March 2010 22:42) Reply to Srini
between 40-45 lacs and no worth if you compare with fortuner | Reply

amit (21 March 2010 09:11) Reply to Arvind
its more cheaper than u thought.0nly for 35000000 | Reply

AB (22 March 2010 08:25) Reply to amit
I drive Volvo XC 60 T6, it is an exceptional vehicle with unparallel security features like city safe. I paid around AU$72,000 with loads of extras such a panoramic sunroof, sat nav system etc. I was about to buy Audi Q5 but later changed my mind and bought XC60 and I think I made the right choice (even though Q5 is also a great vehicle but for me security is of paramount importance and no one matches Volvo when it come to vehicle security). BTW, I paid AU$72,000.

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