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Article: Volvo's Cross Country is up to tough turf.(Auto Weekend)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- August 25, 2000
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Volvo's new edition of all-wheel-drive wagon with its wide range of capabilities is a natural Cross Country.
The Cross Country is a pure blueprint of Volvo-ness. I can't take credit for this term, although it certainly is appropriate, for it was Volvo that came up with the description. And it fits.
This Volvo is every bit a Volvo even though some of its capabilities may seem very un-Volvo-like. Take for instance the fact that it can crawl over logs, boulders and other obstacles with a ground clearance of more than 8 inches. Although I am sure there are many of you who have taken your Volvos over such obstacles, you probably didn't do it on purpose. ...