Volvo XC60

EXTERIOR

The exterior of the Volvo XC60 is an eye-pleaser and face looks just the same as its big brother, the Volvo XC90. The designers of this latest SUV has given it a complete makeover to the front and subtle changes at the rear. The captivating headlights, ‘Thor’ hammer like signature headlamps are one of the defining features of this car. The chrome finished radiator grille adds a perfect robust, classy and luxurious look to this car, where the chrome finish is definitely a defining effort to offer the Volvo XC60 a contemporary look.

The Volvo XC60,s bumper gets air damns to keep the engine cool and the chrome trims just add visual value to it. The visible colour uniformity with body coloured bumpers, door handles, and rear view mirrors has been matched to perfection. Other add-ons includes are the roof rail and integrated antenna. Volvo XC60 specifications list is filled all over and is a real treat for the buyer to own an SUV with that long list.

INTERIOR

Launched as a Tech-Pack, the interior of the one and only variant welcomes you with a slew of tech, great ambience with high comfort levels. Giving the complement to its exterior, the interior of the Volvo XC60 comes with a beautifully crafted cabin, premium leather and the tailored dash with contrasting stitching and driftwood inlays allow the magnificence of the materials to speak for themselves. While, the highlights of the Volvo XC60 is the gear level knob, made of Orrefors crystal glass and a diamond shaped start/stop button. The controls for the suspension has been designed in a laudable rolling dial. The advanced infotainment system gives a complete futuristic touch with the 9-inch touchscreen functionality, enabling smartphone like features such as swiping, pinching, and enlarging. The previous model used to come with the clutter of buttons which has been replaced with a few tactile filled buttons. Both the rows gives a sense of comfort with its spacious and roomy cabin that gives ample leg space for the passengers.

Another major attraction of the Volvo XC60 interior is the panoramic sunroof. The height-adjustment feature for both driver and passenger seat is an important feature available in this Tech Pack. Some additional features that you will find are parking assist and hill descent controls. This variant has additional facilities such as the 15-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system. The ventilated front seats and the Nappa leather upholstery give a majestic look to the Volvo XC60. The attractive Volvo XC60 interiors would surely give a good competition to its closest rival, the Q5.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

The 2-litre D5 diesel unit is more powerful than the previous powertrain and excels the performance of Volvo XC60. Mated to the automatic 8-speed transmission it channelizes optimum power to all four wheels. This new engine is capable of crank out out maximum power of 235 bhp at 4000 rpm. The Volvo XC60 specifications say that you experience a top torque of 480 between 1750rpm and 2250 rpm.

The Volvo XC60 mileage as per ARAI certification is 11kmpl. This is an efficient Volvo XC60 performance as far as the new diesel engine is concerned.

As far as the Volvo XC60 handling is concerned, the new PowerPulse engine is a very powerful unit with minimum lag and quick responding gearbox. The new 4-cylinder engine is a clean burning fuel and it is efficienct as well. It holds it lines very well through fast corners and Volvo’s massive safety systems means you are absolutely safe while doing so. Thinking of the rough road ride, the Violvo XC60 can glide through big patches easily with its air suspension system.

BRAKING AND SAFETY

Known for its safety, Volvo’s XC60 has ventilated disk brakes for both the front as well as rear wheels and no compromises when it comes to installation of airbags, you get safety airbags for every passenger. While the automatic height adjustable seat belts and the intelligent driver information system are one of the highlights of Volvo XC60 Braking and Safety features.

CONCLUSION

Having introduced the 90-series vehicles such as XC90, S90 and V90 over recent times, Volvo is now set to unleash its mid-size luxury SUV, the new XC60 onto our roads on 12 December. The all-new XC60 is a manifestation of the Swedish brand’s current design language, one that combines crisp design lines with gorgeous detailing. This high-rider is also based on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, which is what essentially underpins their bigger XC90 too. To give you a perspective, the new XC60’s wheelbase has shot up by 44mm, is 11mm wider and sits shorter by 14mm. Plus, to keep things simple, it will only get the diesel engine (D5) and in the Inscription variant which gets all the bells and whistles.