Volvo will preview its new XC90 in concept form at the Detroit Motor Show next month.

The new version is expected to be in UK showrooms by early 2009.

“The XC60 Concept features a number of innovations that indicate how our cars will look in a few years time. It is time to once and for all forget about boxy Volvos,” says Steve Mattin, Volvo’s design director. “Instead, we will make our Scandinavian design heritage more emotional and radiant by adding sculptured, exciting shapes and innovative features.”