THIS is the highly anticipated Volvo XC60 crossover. It will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, but is not likely to debut in Singapore till early next year.

Boasting sharp styling and loads of features, the new Volvo is expected to go head on with BMW's X3 and Volkswagen's Tiguan.

Standard features include all-wheel-drive and City Safety, a self-braking system that works at low speeds.

Engines include a 285bhp turbocharged T6. The car is built in Ghent, Belgium.

This article was first published in The Straits Times on Feb 23 2008.