Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Volvo plans to launch SUV XC60 in India next year


Volvo Car Corporation on Tuesday said it plans to launch its sports utility vehicle XC60 in India next year.

The company, which unveiled the XC60 at the ongoing Geneva Motor show, said the new SUV would find its way into India in 2009 as part of its product portfolio expansion in the country.

"With the launch of Volvo XC60 in India we will be broadening our model range to attract more customers with an active, urban lifestyle," Volvo Car India Managing Director Paul de Voijs said in a statement.

"With the expansion of our product offerings in 2009 we will further expand our customer base in the country," he added.

Volvo Car India, a division of Ford Motor Company launched two of its flagship models, Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90 in the country in September 2007.

The company currently market its products through 3 dealerships, one each in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh.

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