Spy shooters were able to snap these photos of the upcoming Volvo XC60 midsize crossover during testing on an ice track in the Arctic Circle. Rumored to share its platform and 3.2-liter V6 engine with the Land Rover LR2, the XC60 should be sending somewhere in the neighborhood of 230 horsepower and 234 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels, or optionally, all four wheels.
We're guessing there's still plenty going on underneath the camouflage panels of this XC60 prototype that we can't see here -- possibly even glass tailgate panels as seen on the XC60 concept. LED rear taillights are visible in these photos, and styling cues are also visible from the C30 coupe -- especially in the rear. Like most Volvo designs, form will likely follow function.
Still, we're hoping the XC60 will offer enough of both to go head to head with the BMW X3, Mercedes GLK, Acura RDX, and upcoming Audi Q5. Expect a production version of the XC60 to make its debut at either the 2009 Geneva Auto Show or even next year's Detroit show.