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Article: The all wheel drive Volvo Cross Country
- Article from:
- The Malay Mail
- Article date:
- June 22, 2001
CopyrightCopyright 2001 The Malay Mail. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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IN 1993, Volvo started the design for what we now know as the
Cross Country. Based on the V70 Estate and the Volvo S80, it is not
a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
Volvo's market researchers found out that the SUV concept did not
sit well with potential Volvo buyers. In 1997, about 22,000 units of
the first generation of the Cross Country were sold and Volvo
decided that the future models should have a more aggressive look,
marked with big wheels and fender extensions.
Compared with the V70, the Cross Country has 60mm wider front
track. The clearance between the lowest point to the ground is 209mm
which is higher than some SUVs. So, if you think that it is just a
cosmetic look, just check out ...