The Volvo Concept XC Coupé – The Next Chapter in Volvo’s New Design Story
In September 2013, the Volvo Concept Coupé was launched to critical acclaim and many awards, and represented the world’s first insight into Volvo Car Group’s new design direction under Senior Vice President of Design, Thomas Ingenlath.
It also showed one interpretation of how the proportions and versatility of Volvo Cars’ new Scalable Platform Architecture, that will underpin all medium and large cars in the company’s future, could look.
The Concept Coupé was the first of three design studies. The next chapter in Volvo Cars’ new design story showcases how the company’s famous safety technology as well as a contemporary Scandinavian active lifestyle could be integrated into the new architecture.
The Volvo Concept XC Coupé will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 13, but full details including press release, videos and images will be published on January 8.
The Concept XC Coupé builds on the Volvo’s proud history of Cross Country and XC products, with Volvo Cars having created the niche in 1997.
In anticipation of the reveal of the car in early 2014, Volvo Cars shares the first three images of the car as well as a short video on Volvo Cars’ YouTube channel.
Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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