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"That was the most amazing car I have ever driven in a race. She was strong, steady, extremely responsive; I never had to fight the steering or battle to correct her in a slide. The power and speed of this car was definitely amongst the top in the event and it was undoubtedly capable of a top-ten finish, if not a podium. The support we have had before the race was fantastic, but the support we got after the incident was simply overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who has been so extremely encouraging. We don't know what the future holds yet, but I would really like to drive the XC60 again."

Pewano started the 2012 Dakar rally with high intentions. The goal was
to bring the Volvo XC60 RR to Lima and the podium within a top ten
finish. Sadly enough we never got the opportunity to prove the car and
ourselves. Me and the entire team is touched by the support so many
of you have given us through this tough period. It’s truly heartwarming
and we want to thank all of you!

Our car has now arrived to Lima without a chance to reach the podium this time.

We have conducted a preliminary investigation of the car, being as thoroughly as
we can given the circumstances. This accident is what is used to be called a “racing incident”. We discovered that a hose end to one of the power steering hoses at the steering rack was damaged and probably caused a major leakage of the power steering and hydro jack fluid. We have reached this conclusion based on the inspection of the car, the driver’s experience, location of the car in the dunes, the wind and fire direction.

When the 2012 Dakar rally ends in Lima, Peru on 15th January we will hand over all
our vehicles to ASO (organizer of the Dakar rally) and their safe hands for the return
shipping to Europe. By the middle of February we will collect them again in Le Havre,
France, for transportation back to Sweden.

Again, thank you for the support that we have received worldwide.
The months of dedication and commitment by many people, it’s not for nothing.

Looking back as we look forward.


Hans Sönksen
Team Manager