Volvo XC60 Commercial Features Gay Couple

Right there in the midst of Volvo's posh new commercial for the redesigned XC60 compact SUV is a handsome gay couple having a quiet moment.

Gorgeous arial shots of rolling hills, sexy cityscapes, luxurious penthouse views of sunrise and sunsets coupled with a moody cinematic score makes the message complete.

The casual inclusion is noteworthy when you consider not long ago the two second shot would have caused an uproar.

But LGBT inclusion isn't new for Volvo. Volvo has been focusing on the gay market all the way back to June 2001, with an ad for the S60 in Genre Magazine.

Watch below (cute couple at the 1:24 mark).

Channing Tatum spoofs Van Damme VOLVO ad

Channing Tatum recently filmed a spoof of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s epic split ad for Volvo while on the set of 22 Jump Street, the upcoming film sequel to 21 Jump Street.

The spoof features Channing in character as undercover cop Greg Jenko standing on top of two food carts while being pushed along by crew members.

(via LaughingSquid)

Jean-Claude Van Damme for VOLVO

Over 17 million views in 4 days!

Watch Jean-Claude Van Damme carry out his famous split between two reversing trucks.

Never done before, JCVD says it's the most epic of splits -- what do you think?