Volvo S60 Cross Country 2015 review - pictures

Volvo has raised the ride height on its S60 saloon to give it some off-road appeal - this doesn't necessarily mean it will tackle the rough stuff with ease. 

This is the first crossover saloon in the world - and Volvo realises this is a niche saloon with sales of less than 100 expected in the UK each year.

Styling cues from more rugged Volvo models have been taken and transferred onto the S60 Cross Country.

The Cross Country features no off-road mode and relies on the 65mm raised ride height, taller springs and tougher looking bodywork.  

18-inch alloys are a new addition to the S60. 

The rear seats are tighter than other premium saloons such as the BMW 3 Series.

Inside, the S60 is unchanged from the the normal saloon. 

The cabin features a well-made dashboard and Volvo's trademark floating dashboard. 

The boot space is 380 litres, which is 100 litres down on the BMW 3 Series. 

The Cross Country can be specced with a four-wheel drive system.   

The 2.4-litre five cylinder engine in the D5 emits 149g/km of CO2 and returns a claimed economy of 49.6mpg.

The S60 Cross Country is best suited to rough tracks and maybe a muddy field from time to time, as opposed to full-on mud-plugging.

The six-speed gearbox needs to be stirred to make any decent progress.