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Volvo will return to the U.S. station wagon market in early 2014 after a two-year hiatus with the V60.

Volvo decided not to offer the compact V60 in the United States when the vehicle was redesigned for the 2011 model year. But dealers have been lobbying for the wagon because of its appeal in Europe -- where the styling has been popular -- and a general shift among U.S. consumers toward smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles.

The redesigned V60 went on sale two years ago, replacing the aging V50 station wagon.

Pricing and specifications, including engines and transmission, for the U.S. model will be disclosed later, Volvo said.

To give U.S. buyers a glimpse of the station wagon, Volvo introduced the V60 R-Design, the high-end sporty version, at the New York auto show.

"The V60 builds upon our wagon heritage, and it's a beautiful evolution in design and direction for Volvo," said John Maloney, CEO of Volvo Cars of North America. "Many consumers will be glad to see the addition of this exciting sports wagon to the Volvo lineup in America. And this time, we've added sophistication with the dynamic driving performance of a sedan."

The V60 shares its architecture and front-end styling with the S60 sedan. The wagon's rear seats can be folded down in various configurations.

Volvo's U.S. dealers have pressed for more product to boost sales in the United States. In 2012, Volvo's U.S. sales rose 1 percent, well below the industry's overall 13 percent gain.

The 2013 New York auto show runs from March 29-April 7 and is expected to attract a range of production and concept cars such as the new Toyota Highlander, Jeep Cherokee and the United States debut of the Corvette Stingray Convertible. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage at autoweek.com/new-york-auto-show .

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