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Rugged V60 Cross Country will be available to order in Q1 next year, and will arrive in UK dealers next May

The rugged Volvo Volvo V60 Cross Country has been revealed at the Los Angeles motor show

The V60 Cross Country will be available to order in the first quarter of next year, with production getting under way in May and first customer deliveries expected in June.

Click here to read about the Volvo S60 Cross Country

The car's ride height has been raised by 65mm over the V60 on which it is based. It also has high-profile tyres, front and rear skid plates, side scuff plates, bumper extenders and lower body cladding.

A diesel-only engine line-up includes a base D3 unit and a new 179bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder D4 turbodiesel with either front or all-wheel drive.

Volvo says the new model offers "a sporty, connected yet comfortable driving experience with the freedom to explore new horizons."

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