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For a Volvo vehicle not to achieve the highest possible safety rating would be equal to a new Tesla model launching with a diesel engine. That's how deeply rooted into the Swedish brand's ethos safety is, and its latest results prove it.
We've already seen how the smaller XC40 crossover was developed, with the Geely-owned company performing its own crash tests ahead of the market launch of the new vehicle. Volvo definitely has a reputation to keep if it wants to remain relevant into the ever more crowded and competitive premium segment.
Despite initial fears over the quality of its products after the Chinese takeover, Volvo is actually doing better than ever with its latest models facing overwhelmingly positive reviews. The decision to drop to four-cylinder engines only was met with reservation from some part of the public, but the 2.0-liter units have since proved their worth.
The 2018 XC60 is Volvo's fourth modern-era model after the XC90 larger SUV, the S90 sedan, and V90 wagon. It bears the same design features that were pivotal to the brand's resurgence and will compete in one of the market's most disputed segment alongside the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and even the Range Rover Evoque.
Like its predecessor, the 2018 XC60 will be available in the North American market as well, which means the compact-sized SUV had to go through the rigorous testing of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
As expected, the Swede aced it with "Good" ratings across the border. The only areas where the testers deemed its performance to be only "Acceptable" were the headlights (and only when equipped with optional equipment) and the child seat anchors ease of use. Apart from that, the 2018 Volvo XC60 offers the highest safety ratings possible.
The introduction of pre-autonomous technology meant that the XC60 scored the maximum number of points (six) in the front crash prevention section. The SUV offers forward collision warning, as well as low- and high-speed autobraking features.
You might think testing these vehicles is becoming a bit of a formality, but Volvo would be the first to disagree with that. Its other two new models examined so far - the XC90 and S90 - have only managed to get the Top Safety Pick - without the "+" - due to their "Marginal" score in the headlights test. So the top rating isn't exactly a foregone conclusion even for Volvo.
Despite initial fears over the quality of its products after the Chinese takeover, Volvo is actually doing better than ever with its latest models facing overwhelmingly positive reviews. The decision to drop to four-cylinder engines only was met with reservation from some part of the public, but the 2.0-liter units have since proved their worth.
The 2018 XC60 is Volvo's fourth modern-era model after the XC90 larger SUV, the S90 sedan, and V90 wagon. It bears the same design features that were pivotal to the brand's resurgence and will compete in one of the market's most disputed segment alongside the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and even the Range Rover Evoque.
Like its predecessor, the 2018 XC60 will be available in the North American market as well, which means the compact-sized SUV had to go through the rigorous testing of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
As expected, the Swede aced it with "Good" ratings across the border. The only areas where the testers deemed its performance to be only "Acceptable" were the headlights (and only when equipped with optional equipment) and the child seat anchors ease of use. Apart from that, the 2018 Volvo XC60 offers the highest safety ratings possible.
The introduction of pre-autonomous technology meant that the XC60 scored the maximum number of points (six) in the front crash prevention section. The SUV offers forward collision warning, as well as low- and high-speed autobraking features.
You might think testing these vehicles is becoming a bit of a formality, but Volvo would be the first to disagree with that. Its other two new models examined so far - the XC90 and S90 - have only managed to get the Top Safety Pick - without the "+" - due to their "Marginal" score in the headlights test. So the top rating isn't exactly a foregone conclusion even for Volvo.
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