2010 Volvo XC60

By Chuck Giametta

What's new about the 2010 Volvo XC60? A shapely midsize crossover-SUV competitor for the likes of the Audi Q5, the all-new XC60 seats five, has a generous 9.1 inches of ground clearance, and comes with Volvo’s impressive City Safety system that’ll automatically stop it before it rear-ends another vehicle. The XC60 3.2 model has front- or all-wheel drive and a 235-horsepower six-cylinder engine, the T6 AWD has all-wheel drive and a 281-horsepower turbocharged six.

Should I Consider It? Yes. Style, comfort, safety, and driver-friendly road manners make this right-sized SUV an instant contender for your upscale-crossover dollars.

2010 Volvo XC60 Release Date: On sale now

BASE PRICE: $33,245 for 3.2 model, $38,050 for T6 AWD model