Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is a luxury SUV that is available with one diesel engine option which is mated to an automatic transmission. This powertrain is also offered with an all wheel drive system. The Volvo XC60 is available in 10 colour options, Power Blue, Rich Java, Flemenco Red Pearl, Caspian Blue, Chrystal White Pearl, Black Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Passion Red Silver, Twilight Bronze and Savile Grey Pearl. The XC 60 is offered with LED Daytime Running Lamps, projector lamps, LED tail lamps as well as front and rear fog lamps. Safety features include airbags, braking aids, reverse parking sensors and a reverse parking camera.
Volvo XC60 Car Key Features
The Hill Descent Control available in the Volvo XC 60 controls the braking while descending downhill if the system is engaged by the driver
The front camera sensor alerts the driver of an imminent collision and automatically engages the brake as well
Land departure warning display alerts the driver of any vehicle in the blind spot area
Pros
- Rich interior quality
- Impressive off road capability
Cons
- Powertrain is not as responsive as its competitors
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Volvo XC60 Exterior
The Volvo XC60 is offered with LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs or Daytime Running Lamps, LED tail lamp as standard across all variants. Apart from this, alloy wheels, electrically adjustable as well as foldable ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors), chrome exhausts, high mounted stop lamp are all standard in the SUV.
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Volvo XC60 Interior
The Volvo XC60 has a rich quality use of materials in the all black cabin. It is also offered with a customizable TFT display instrument cluster which can be customised according to the driver’s needs. Different driving modes, Eco, Elegance and Performance have their own colour schemes and layout. The 3 spoke steering wheel along with paddle shifters also has steering mounted audio, phone as well as cruise control buttons.The infotainment system supportsUSB, Bluetooth and I-pod connectivity, however, it is not a touchscreen unit. Automatic climate control is also standard on the Volvo XC60.
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Volvo XC60 Engine
In terms of the engine, the Volvo XC60 is offered with a 2.4 litre 5 cylinder D5 diesel engine which has a twin scroll turbocharger which produces 214 hp of power at 4,000 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm to 3,000 rpm. These performance figures are impressive when compared to its segment.
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Volvo XC60 Transmission
The 2.4 litre turbocharged diesel engine is mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission which offers smooth gear changes. This powertrain also has an all wheel drive system which is impressive over rough terrain.
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Volvo XC60 Braking and Safety
The Volvo XC60 isis offered with DSTC anti skid system, RSC active stability, distance alert system, collision warning system with Auto Brake, Active Bending lights, ABS with hydraulic brake assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, dual stage airbags, inflatable curtains and pedestrian protection
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Volvo XC60 Mileage
The Volvo XC60 is available only in a diesel engine option and the rated mileage of the SUV is 15.38 kmpl which suggests that the car can cover around 800 km before needing to refuel.
