In 2014, three years after the V60 introduction, Volvo unveiled the Cross Country version of their versatile mid-size car.
Volvo used the V-letter from “versatility,” not from a wagon, even though most people thought the other way. For the Cross County version, that word genuinely fitted since it was a crossover. It had a higher ground clearance than its V60 brother, and that made it more capable when driving through the snow and muddy, unpaved roads. It also featured a standard all-wheel-drive system, which was only optional on the regular V60. Later on, the carmaker added an option for FWD only.

Volvo designers took their inspiration from shooting-brakes vehicles when they made the 2010 V60. The curved upper window line, sloped-down towards the D-pillar, confirmed that, but the grab-handles from the side didn’t. At the front, the Cross Country version featured a new grille with a honeycomb pattern and a black patch for the adaptive cruise control radar. On the lower side of the bumper, Volvo installed an aluminum-look underbody protection. The same went for the back, where the carmaker flanked the rear shield with a pair of rectangular pipes.

Inside, it was the same V60 with its floating center stack, a unique Volvo feature. It sported a combination of metal, aluminum, and wood trim that made it look premium. The specific headrest designed to prevent a whiplash for the front occupants stood above the bucket seats at the front. In the back, there was room for three adults on the 40/20/40 split-folding rear bench. The trunk could hold 430 liters (15.2 cu-ft) with all the seats up, while with the rear seatback folded, it increased to 1,246 liters (44 cu-ft).

Under the hood, Volvo installed a choice of two gasoline and two turbo-diesel engines paired to either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.