Here’s your first gotcha: the majority of XC60s sold in North America and Europe are built in Torslanda, Sweden, right outside Gothenburg. That’s the same town where Volvo invented the three-point seatbelt and probably where they still drink coffee stronger than your willpower. But wait—there’s another secret factory in Chengdu, China, for the Chinese and Asian markets.
Why two factories? Simple: logistics. Shipping cars from Sweden to China is like mailing a moose across the ocean—expensive and silly. So Geely built a second plant that’s just as good, with robots that probably hum ABBA while they work. If you buy an XC60 in Toronto, it’s Swedish. Buy one in Shanghai? It’s Chinese, but don’t worry—it still smells like cinnamon buns inside.
Wait, Is There a Third Factory? (Spoiler: Yes, Sort Of)
If you’re feeling extra fancy, you might hear about the XC60 being made in Ghent, Belgium. That’s where Volvo builds the hybrid versions for some European markets. It’s like the car went to a Belgian cooking school to learn how to be more eco-friendly. Honestly, at this point, the XC60 has more passport stamps than your average travel influencer.
Let’s pause for a surprising fact: Volvo makes more cars in Sweden today than it did ten years ago. You’d think they’d outsource everything to save pennies, but nope—they kept the Torslanda factory open and even expanded it. Why? Because Swedish workers still weld stuff by hand, and they apparently do it with more passion than a Viking shipbuilder.
Where Is The Volvo XC60 Made?
