Comfortable sport or sporty comfort. Test drive Volvo XC60 D4 AWD

Price: from 2,925,000 rub. On sale: since 2018

The design of the car is in the modern Volvo style, which is certainly recognizable and individual. Built on the new SPA platform, it retains the proportions of the older model in the XC90 crossover line. And in terms of sales for February 2018, the XC60 more than doubled its older brother, the XC90. Considering that the car is completely new, let's start our acquaintance with a clean slate. The route from Rovaniemi Airport to Saariselkä is 250 km along a fairly straight road, but in some places it is completely icy. On the sides there was only white snow and low trees, and given the number of wild animals that gave the name to the most popular handling exercise - the “elk test”, I didn’t want to waste time, and the only thing I managed to figure out before setting off was how to connect your smartphone to Sensus and Volvo on call systems.

Why did you start with this? It's simple. The new concept of organizing space in a car does not involve a large number of buttons. In front of the driver is a dashboard screen and to the right is a tablet responsible for all systems, from navigation to heated seats. As it turned out later, almost everything in the car can be controlled by voice, activating a cute assistant or assistant, as you like, with a button on the steering wheel. But at that time I wanted to establish something in common with the car, and in response to my step of goodwill, I received access to Wi-Fi and a lot of useful information about the car in the application of the same name on my phone. When designing the salon, interior specialists were able to create such an atmosphere that it is now compared to the feeling of being at home. Only this house was built by the best designers, and they clearly did not skimp on materials. The dashboard successfully combines natural wood, aluminum, soft plastic and pleasant-to-touch leather. All this flows in waves across the dashboard, enveloping the 9‑inch central display with triangles of air ducts, goes to the door panels with Bowers & Wilkins tweeters installed there, goes down to the rotary engine start lever and the Drive mode roller, glittering crystal edges on the glossy black surface plastic. By the way, the most complaints I heard about the interior design were about the gloss black finish. Like, it will scratch, collect dust and fingerprints.

The ergonomics of the cabin are excellent. You will only have to get used to the voice control of the Sensus system.

The 15 speakers of the Bowers & Wilkins audio system sound great and decorate the interior.

The Sensus system has become the brain center of the car. The screen displays information about navigation, connected devices, music playback, and Internet connection. Given that the main screen carries most of the functions of interaction between the driver and the car, this does not become a problem. Everything we use on our daily trips can be controlled using voice commands. For example, by pressing the button on the steering wheel with the voice control icon, say “I’m cold,” and the climate control will increase the temperature by 1 degree. Say “Navigation home”, and the navigator will create a route if such a point is stored in its memory. Similarly, you can control your phone, turn heated windows and seats on and off, and dictate short messages to subscribers from your address book. The only thing you need to remember is that this is not an artificial intelligence system, and the set of commands is limited to the list in the instruction manual. So you have to remember a set of commands, and not wait for the car to adapt to you. The Drive-E series engine selection is simple and straightforward. There are four of them in total. Two diesel engines with a capacity of 190 and 235 hp. With. and two gasoline ones - 249 and 320 horsepower.

The 9-inch touchscreen display is responsive even when wearing gloves.

As we drove along the road, it was almost impossible to understand that there was a diesel engine under the hood. Noise insulation hides sounds from the wheels, and the sound of the engine is almost inaudible. An acoustic windshield and laminated side windows help reduce outside noise. When the emphasis in the suspension settings shifted towards comfort, there was no loss in controllability. The base variant features a coil-over double wishbone design at the front and a multi-link rear suspension using a composite transverse leaf spring. The vehicle ground clearance in this case will be 216 mm. The air suspension gives you more options for instant adjustment depending on road conditions. If you select the Dynamic mode, the body will lower by 20 mm, but you shouldn’t expect tooth-breaking rigidity and a heavy steering wheel. The sensations from the road will remain at the same level. Moreover, when a certain speed is reached, the ground clearance will decrease automatically in other modes in order to reduce noise and fuel consumption. You can force the body to be raised by 40 mm by selecting the Off-road mode, in which case the steering wheel will also become “lighter”. Considering that the cost of an air suspension when ordering a car is 125,000 rubles, one cannot expect large sales of the version with springs.

On a frosty morning we went to the Nokian testing site. To understand the size of this structure, consisting of lake ice, dirt roads with compacted snow, garages with special equipment, a 700 m long hangar, the purpose of which is to preserve perfectly flat ice from the effects of the sun and precipitation, suffice it to say that competitors have an area of ​​similar landfills in 10–20 times less. But the long season and consistently low temperatures of Lapland attract almost all winter tire manufacturers. We had studless Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV tires and studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 tires at our disposal.

The stabilization system settings allow you to take turns while sliding, the main thing is to work carefully with the steering wheel.

The tests took place on two tracks. The first is circular, with turns of different radii and lengths. The second is a long straight line with three types of coverage: smooth ice, ice with a given roughness and compacted snow. The general tendency is that the rougher the ice and the lower the air temperature, the less noticeable the benefits of the spikes. The most difficult conditions for a friction tire are smooth ice at near-zero temperatures. Plus, the handling is affected by the balance of the engine and gearbox. The stability of the trajectory depends on how smoothly the traction on ice can be dosed. According to subjective feelings, on a highway with rough ice, simulating the condition of the roads of Lapland (where the ice on the road is not melted with reagents, but cut off with a special cutter) at a temperature of -17 degrees, the most predictable reactions were found in the XC60 with the T5 AWD 249 hp engine. With. with wheels “shod” in friction tires. Perhaps the only disadvantage of a studded tire that engineers cannot yet cope with is the noise level. Otherwise, it remains the most versatile for winter use.

Studded tires are in most cases preferable to friction tires if you don't mind the extra noise.

The design of the new Volvo XC60, the quality of materials in the interior, the level of electronic systems and assistants bring the car to the big league, where it has many serious competitors. Individuality and courage in choosing technological solutions will ensure interest from buyers. And I am sure that the circle of supporters of the Swedish brand will increase significantly with the advent of the new crossover.

IntelliSafe

In the 1950s, Volvo developed and began installing three-point seat belts on its cars and since then has not lost its status as a manufacturer that makes the safety of the driver and passengers its priority. The current goal is more ambitious than ever. According to the statement, starting from 2020, no one should be killed or seriously injured in Volvo cars. IntelliSafe is a whole complex of systems. City Safety monitors what's happening in front of the car, including pedestrians, cyclists and surrounding vehicles. If necessary, the driver will receive a warning signal, and if necessary, at speeds up to 60 km/h, Oncoming Lane Mitigation will intervene and prevent a collision by changing the direction of travel. Steering Support will help turn the steering wheel the required amount, and if this is not enough, it will slow down the rear wheels, making the maneuver more effective. Cross Traffic Alert tracks cars at a distance of up to 30 m and, in case of danger of a collision, will help you change lanes.

Specifications Volvo XC60
Dimensions	4688x1902x1658 mm
Base	2865 mm
Curb weight	2081 kg
Full mass	2500 kg
Clearance	216/209 mm
Trunk volume

I'm ready to say no. The hero of our test follows the general line of one of the most responsible car companies in the world: it’s okay to rush, but under no circumstances rush like crazy! Those who are especially zealous and reckless, as well as those who are not entirely skilled, are protected by proprietary protection and control systems, which are countless in the XC60. High on the list are active cruise control, sleep mitigation, forward collision warning and BLIS blind spot monitoring. Finally, all XC60s for our market are standardly equipped with the City Safety system, which can automatically stop the car at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

Your view

Andrey Bezverkhov, editor-in-chief

The manic desire of Volvo engineers to make their cars the safest in the world is fully manifested in the XC60 model. Sometimes I got the feeling that this car was alive - it seemed to be watching everything that was happening on the road, thinking, and sometimes acting. It was a bit of a shock when, in heavy traffic on Mira Avenue, the crossover suddenly jerked and instantly stopped - the emergency braking system worked, which seemed to me to be about to crash into a small sedan. And at that very second, an inscription appeared on the “tidy” that this was an electronic trick. No less useful in traffic jams (and on the highway) are other assistants that warn about leaving the lane, quickly approaching an obstacle, and about vehicles overtaking you. But there is also something that is somewhat disappointing. First of all, poor preparedness for the transportation of goods. On the one hand, the trunk is spacious, on the other hand, it does not have any pockets, nets, or niches. As a result, the bottle with the washer fluid jumped around the entire compartment, as if a hopaka was dancing. And in the cabin, in my opinion, it wouldn’t hurt to come up with more places for small things. This seems to be a good niche, hidden under the branded “floating” front panel, but in practice it is inconvenient: you still have to manage to get your hand into it! The glove compartment is also small, and the pockets on the door panels are small. We hope the Swedes will take this comment into account.

Another undeniable advantage is the convenient “autopilot” mode. For example, on the second day of getting to know the car, I drove almost the entire distance from home to work (which is 26 km!) with adaptive cruise control turned on. I set the maximum permitted speed, the distance to the car in front and, taking my feet off the pedals, just turned the steering wheel. True, occasionally it was necessary to restart the system using the corresponding button on the steering wheel when the car itself stopped in traffic. Why not an option when you are tired after a hard day at the office or are going to, say, talk on the phone using speakerphone with Bluetooth technology?

On the highway and in a bunch of turns, the crossover handles very confidently. The exception is sudden starts on a slippery surface, which provoke forceful steering: in such conditions the steering wheel breaks out of your hands, the car begins to move slightly off course, but this creep is quickly extinguished by a smart and effective stabilization system. The chassis resists any kind of roll remarkably, which instills in the driver, perhaps, even excessive confidence and allows you to take turns at almost the same pace as in a sports sedan or hatchback. The smoothness of the ride on asphalt is not bad: the XC60 transmits “small things” in detail to the body, but does not irritate with shaking on potholes and road junctions (on broken roads and dirt roads it shakes, of course, a little more).

Well, what about off-road capabilities? After all, the test subject has an impressive ground clearance (230 mm), a protective body kit, and 18-inch wheels with high-profile tires! The crossover can cope with the challenges of the city - I’m talking about situations when you need to climb a curb, drive out of a snowy yard, or, say, overcome a slippery slope. Here, in addition to good body geometry, a “smart” exchange rate stability system, traction control and a descent assist system will help. However, it is better not to subject the crossover to serious tests (such as driving into a muddy field or driving over large potholes) - the overhangs are long, the suspension travel is small, and the all-wheel drive transmission based on an electronically connected clutch transfers part of the traction to the rear axle with some delay. In a word, driving on severe off-road conditions will be at least uncomfortable, and at maximum you will get stuck.

So, Volvo engineers managed to create a crossover with a truly Nordic character, in some ways foppish, in some ways rustic, but at the same time surprisingly comfortable, utilitarian and reliable. Suffice it to say that during the entire test I was in a good mood, and in our difficult times, you must admit, this is worth a lot.

Specifications Volvo XC60 2.5 T5 AT6 AWD Ocean Race Edition
Dimensions, mm	4644x1891x1713
Wheelbase, mm
Turning diameter, m
Ground clearance, mm
Trunk volume, l
Curb weight, kg
engine's type	petrol L5
Working volume, cubic meters cm
Max. power, hp/rpm
Max. torque, Nm/rpm
Transmission	automatic 6-speed
Max. speed, km/h
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s
Fuel consumption (average), l/100 km
Tank volume, l

Author Vasily Sergeev, columnist for Avtopanorama magazine Edition Autopanorama No. 8 2015 Photo by Kirill Kalapov

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Disclaimer: The author is an experienced Volvo driver himself.
Spoiler: A universal car - family and executive, with the habits of a sedan and the capabilities of a crossover
Verdict: This is just a dream. The price tag could kill her

First of all, it's beautiful

In general (this is not only about Volvo), there is a suspicion that all the safety and control systems that are now installed in cars are just one of the stages of evolution, an intermediate stage in preparing cars for autonomous piloting, for driving without a driver. At the top of this pyramid of electronic assistants, sooner or later there should be a robot, artificial intelligence, which will completely take over control - then yes, then the responsibility will be on it. And now, while it is still on a person, all these systems, of course, help a lot, without them you then feel deprived. But you cannot completely trust them.

But what you can trust is electronic parking assistance. You can rely on the parking attendant and obey his commands, you can get into any narrow spaces yourself: cameras in a circle form a view of the car from above and broadcast it to the central monitor, looking at it, “you are walking on the instruments.” As long as they are not covered in road dirt, of course.

We'll be in touch

When boarding a train at the MCC, connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi. On the route from Delovoy Tsentr to Shelepikha, use the Volvo On Call mobile app to turn on the climate control in the car parked in the city center. Getting out of the metro on Prospekt Mira and at minus 10 outside getting into an already warm car is priceless. (More precisely, 6,200 rubles of subscription fee per year).

Although with the same Volvo On Call there are other experiences. After visiting, you decide to return home by metro. You leave the car in a friendly yard - behind a fence and barrier. When you get home, you open the program on your smartphone to program the interior to warm up for tomorrow morning. And you see the words “no connection” on the screen. The location of the vehicle is not established, the last trip in the history is not recorded, the last recorded location is the previous parking lot. You check the status - “the car is in use.” The support phone is open until 20.00, then there is an answering machine. The clock says 22.49. Some nervousness appears... It’s good that there is a “call a friend” option! We looked out from the balcony - the car was standing. Ugh. It turned out that there was a blind spot in this part of the yard, just a few meters to the side - and the car was again “in range of the network.”

Notes in a notepad

It’s nice - an expensive car has quite utilitarian little things. The rear seats fold out of the luggage compartment using separate buttons. The curtain has two positions, the top one opens the opening for loading. The expensive version has a 200 volt socket for passengers.

In the first generation XC60, one of the shock absorbers of the trunk door weakened over time, the door began to knock on the body, the owners even “collectively farmed” the rubber pad. In the new XC60, the trunk dampers are strengthened.

The washer jets are now fan-shaped, spraying liquid directly under the brushes. And there is no such hellish consumption of anti-freeze as before.

Previously, it was almost impossible to get into a Volvo crossover without getting road dirt on your trousers on the threshold. In the new XC60, the threshold is covered by the lower edge of the door, remains clean and does not stain clothes when getting into the car.

Dry residue

The declared price for the XC60 in the minimum configuration is from RUB 2,925,000. But this is most likely a spherical horse in a vacuum, which does not occur in nature; the real price starts, according to dealers, from 3,700,000. And in a good configuration - from 4,300 plus extras.

The first-generation XC60 became Volvo's best-selling model in the company's history, with nearly 1 million units sold. In January of this year, the new XC60 became Volvo's global bestseller. In Russia, 18 cars were sold in the same month. Will the new product repeat the success of its predecessor? The car has every chance. Will the Russian buyer have money?

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VOLVO XC60
DIMENSIONS, mm	4688 x 1902 x 1658
WHEELBASE, mm
GROUND CLEARANCE, mm
TRUNK VOLUME, L
CURB WEIGHT, KG
ENGINE'S TYPE Author Zotikov Alexander, columnist of the portal "MotorPage" Edition website Photo photo of the manufacturer

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New Volvo XC60 2018: photo, price, equipment

The manufacturer offers a huge number of options, but the main focus will be on large German concerns, whose cars constitute the main competition for Volvo. The concern places its main emphasis on the availability of sophisticated equipment and a lower price than its competitors: this will help win new fans and gain a strong position in the market. However, it is worth noting that the new model will be an order of magnitude more expensive than last year’s, as it will add more options, the interior materials will become better, and in addition, the manufacturer has refined it quite well.

The features of the car include the following innovations:

• Increased safety, new active and passive systems added.
• Autonomous driving function.
• There will be modifications with an electric motor.
• The platform will be a modern modular SPA trolley, which was used for the luxury versions of the 90 series.

The initial configuration of the car will cost from 2,600,000 rubles. It will initially have quite a few options that will be useful to the motorist both in the city and on long journeys. The following options will be included:

• Climate control, which has already become standard for cars of this class.
• Branded multimedia system with good sound.
• Mirrors equipped with electric heating and electric drive.
• Electric windows are installed in a circle.
• The steering column can be adjusted in two directions.
• The seats have an electric drive and are adjustable in several directions, including height.
• Aluminum wheels will be installed.
• Already in the initial version there is parking sensors.
• The head optics will be able to independently adapt to road conditions; they are LED.
• Electronic parking brake.
• The car will be able to help you when going uphill and will not roll away when you try to start.
• The engine can be started from a distance.
• The driver and passengers will be protected by eight airbags in the event of an accident.
• There is cruise control.
• The stabilization system is the most modern, multi-link.

In addition, there are some options available that are offered for an additional fee, these include the following:

• Camera installed in the rear bumper.
• Blind spot monitoring system.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Help when descending the mountain.
• Rain sensor.
• Heated steering wheel.
• The seats can be equipped with power and memory.
• For northern regions, an engine pre-heater can be installed.

The next configuration is more expensive; for it you will have to pay from 2,850,000 rubles. If you take the version without additional payments, you will get the following:

• Heated steering wheel and front seats.
• Electric drive for adjusting the position of the front seats, a system that remembers their position.
• The user will receive a genuine leather interior.

Otherwise, all the options in the initial version are repeated. For an additional fee, an advanced audio system with an increased number of speakers, a panoramic roof equipped with a sunroof, an electrically operated tailgate, and a high-quality navigation system are offered. When ordering a car with the richest configuration, everything listed will already be included in it. The price of such a Volvo will be at least 2,999,000 rubles. The car will also include those options that are offered in cheaper versions for an additional fee. If you pay another 60 thousand, you can get a metallic color; the latter, however, applies to any car, regardless of configuration.

Exterior

The 2018 Volvo XC60 will remain recognizable, but it still has some major changes. The appearance has acquired smoother features, the shape of the car is closer to round, many parts are sloping, which makes them more streamlined and smoothed. The shape of the optics and fog lights has changed; the car has a rather intricate appearance that attracts the attention of others. The hood also became rounder. In general, Volvo has a pleasant, but non-aggressive design; the car creates the impression of a powerful, good-natured man who will help out at any moment; it’s not for nothing that Volvo is famous for its reliability and safety.

The windshield is inclined, like many modern cars, but the angle is adjusted perfectly, due to which aerodynamics have significantly improved, fuel consumption has decreased, and acceleration has taken less time. The lines of all the details have become smooth, neatly flowing into each other, which gives the impression of solidity. The car has ceased to be angular, the appearance has become harmonious. In addition, the car received a new bumper shape, and the radiator grille was changed. The profile has become more sloping and interesting.

Interior

Inside, the car looks modern, high-quality expensive materials were used for its finishing, the design has been completely changed, so the new Volvo has nothing in common with the previous model. The salon is highly comfortable and practical. It’s cozy to be in, not just comfortable. The decoration includes not only genuine leather, but also wood. The console has an original shape, it houses the on-board computer display and other controls that are easy to reach - you just need to stretch out your hand.

Instrument indicators are clearly visible at any time of the day. The panel does not have a lot of clutter, it looks light without an extra number of buttons, it is worth noting that the buttons themselves are located in almost the same order as on other Volvo models, which makes managing the options familiar and more convenient if you are going to change to a new model from the old one of the same brand. It’s worth noting the completely new touches present in the car’s interior:

• The design has become asymmetrical.
• New displays have appeared, the size of which has been increased compared to the previous version.
• Finishing materials have become of higher quality.
• All instruments and sensors are electronic.
• The multimedia system has been significantly improved and updated.
• The salon has become more spacious and comfortable for five people.
• The front seats have several settings, lateral support and back support, so they are comfortable not only for the driver, but also for the front passenger.
• The rear is also quite spacious, making it comfortable for passengers of any height.
• In addition, there is quite a lot of electronics in the cabin, which can be connected to the outside world via the Internet, and has a large number of connections for mobile devices.

Specifications

Volvo provided 3-cylinder engines for Europe, but for Russia the concern considered them irrelevant, so this idea had to be abandoned. The following options will be available on the market:

• Two turbocharged diesel engines, the volume will be 2 and 2.4 liters. Power – 136 and 215 hp. respectively. These are torquey, economical units, perfect for use in city conditions.
• In addition, there are two petrol engines of 2 and 3 liters. They are more powerful - 245 hp. and 304 hp, have high speed characteristics, these units are well suited for use on the track, quickly accelerating the car to maximum speed.
• The gearbox is automatic, six-speed.
• The car boasts good handling, no roll even during sharp turns at high speed.

Competitors and release

The new car has already been presented to the general public at the Geneva Motor Show, but it is not yet sold in Russia. Russian car enthusiasts will be able to buy a new Volvo no earlier than the second half of 2018. For now, you can only make a preliminary application for the proposed car or take a closer look at its closest competitors, which include the following models:

It should be noted that, despite the desire of the Volvo concern to make its car much cheaper than its competitors, while winning in terms of the amount of modern electronics and high quality, the idea was not a success. According to preliminary estimates, the price of the 2018 xc60 will be several hundred thousand rubles higher than that of similar cars of other brands, while the electronics are almost identical, as is the set of options.

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Price: from 3,085,000 rub.

The new Volvo XC60 2018-2019 is shown at the 2017 Geneva Salon. The second generation needed a release to maintain sales levels. More than 200 thousand copies have been sold, and due to increasing market demands it is necessary to release a new product.

The car has changed in all aspects: design, interior, technical characteristics. He even moved to a new SPA platform. By the way, Volvo was acquired by Geely, and it was they who created the new platform. Let's move on to a detailed review.

Design

The appearance of the Swedish crossover acquired a style equal to the other models of the company - and. The car looks modern, stands out among its competitors, and will always catch the eye of the public.

Looking at the car from the front, the hood stands out, having a double recess on the sides. These are aerodynamic recesses, but also affect the beauty of appearance. Narrow head optics with LED elements, DRL in the center. Between the headlights there is a large radiator grille surrounded by a chrome line. In the center of the grille there are vertical elements, or dotted elements in the XC60 R-Design package.

The front bumper will be distinguished by a recess at the bottom, in which there are decorative chrome inserts. Below is a form for the splitter, on which there are small fog lights. The R-Design package gets large air intakes, small ones instead of PTF.

Looking at the side of the crossover, the eye falls on the slight swelling of the wheel arches with a thin, recessed, emphasizing line. Between the arches there is a strong recess on the doors, under which there is decorative chrome molding. In R-Design it is painted in body color. The large window frame is edged with an aluminum line. Surprisingly for a crossover, the rear view mirror is mounted on a foot in the style of sports cars.

The rear of the car is distinguished by signature vertical lights, starting horizontally on the trunk lid, moving vertically along the rear pillars to the anti-wing. The trunk lid of the Volvo XC60 II, swelling after the glass, becomes narrower with a sharp depression towards the bumper. The last horizontal transition is found on the bumper, its massive swelling is equipped with thin reflectors. Under the crossover bumper there are two large integrated exhaust pipes.

Increased machine dimensions:

• length – 4688 mm;
• width – 1999 mm;
• height – 1658 mm;
• distance between axles – 2865 mm;
• ground clearance - 216 mm.

Salon

The premium interior design is mesmerizing. The style is minimalist and looks amazing. Everything is upholstered in leather or vinyl as standard. Few colors offered:

• brown;
• amber;
• cream;
• black.

Seats

There are 5 seats here. The front seats are thin with massive lateral support. The sporty style of the seats is surprising, since the car is not intended for sports in any way. The seats are electrically adjustable and equipped with a heating function.

According to documents, the rear sofa of the Volvo XC60 2018-2019 is designed for three, although it is molded for two. Sitting in the middle is completely uncomfortable. At the back there is a folding armrest with a niche for small items and retractable armrests. Plus, on the back of the tunnel there is a touch panel for setting the rear row climate control.

Driver's seat

The steering column is covered in leather in two colors. The 3-spoke steering wheel in the center is framed in chrome, on the sides there are many black buttons for controlling the on-board computer and multimedia. In the top, the steering wheel is electrically adjustable. Heating is an optional pleasure.

The instrument panel consists of large round indicators of the speedometer and tachometer, combined with a vertical 8-inch information display. Top trim levels change the panel to a 12.3-inch display, which will display all the data about the car and, if necessary, simulate dial indicators.

Torpedo

The dashboard panel is completely covered with leather, in the center of which there is a wooden insert, lined with chrome at the bottom. There are square stylish air ducts on the sides, vertical ones are located in the center, between the 9-inch touchscreen display of the Volvo XC60 multimedia complex Sensus Navigation High Performance. Below is one line of buttons for controlling the main multimedia functions.

The tunnel separating the driver from the passenger in the center consists of wood. On the left is some piano lacquer edged with chrome. A small leather gearbox selector was installed there, behind which there was a button and a puck for controlling the driving modes. On the right is a sliding panel, behind which are cup holders and a cigarette lighter.

In the interior, the parts are elegantly connected to the audio system speakers Bowers & Wilkins.

Trunk

The trunk lid is equipped with an electric drive and a contactless opening function. Basic volume 505 liters. There is a ski hatch and a 12V cigarette lighter. The rear sofa folds in a 60:40 ratio using buttons on the right. Under the floor there is a dock and a set of tools.

Motor specifications

Type	Volume	Power	Torque	Overclocking	Maximum speed	Number of cylinders
Petrol	2.0 l	249 hp	350 H*m	6.8 sec.	220 km/h	4
Petrol	2.0 l	320 hp	400 H*m	5.9 sec.	230 km/h	4
Diesel	2.0 l	190 hp	400 H*m	8.4 sec.	205 km/h	4
Diesel	2.0 l	235 hp	480 H*m	7.2 sec.	220 km/h	4

The car is driven by any of the 4 engines in the range – 2 diesel, 2 petrol. All engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

List of engines of the new Volvo XC60:

1. The T5 trim level is equipped with a 2-liter turbo petrol engine. 16 valves due to direct injection produce 249 horsepower and 350 H*m of torque. The power transferred to the wheels accelerates the crossover to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds from a top speed of 220 km/h. Combined fuel consumption is 7.3 liters.
2. The second T6 unit with a variable valve timing system produces 320 hp from the same volume. at 5700 rpm and 400 units of torque at 2200 rpm. The dynamics drop to 5.9 seconds with an increase in top speed of only 10 km/h. Fuel consumption increased to 7.7 liters in the combined cycle.
3. Diesel engines are equipped with the i-Art intelligent injection system. The first D4 with a volume of 2 liters delivers 190 horsepower to the wheels at 4250 rpm and 400 H*m of torque at 1750 rpm. Acceleration to hundreds takes 8.4 seconds, top speed is 205 km/h. Combined fuel consumption is only 5.2 liters.
4. The second installation of the Volvo XC60 2018-2019 D5 with the same volume produces 235 horsepower and 480 units of torque. Maximum power is achieved at 4000 and 1750 rpm. Acceleration to hundreds is reduced to 7.2 seconds, and the maximum increases to 220 km/h. The increased figures had virtually no effect on fuel consumption.

Chassis

The Swedish crossover is built on a shortened SPA platform. The platform is made of high-strength steel, and consists of an independent suspension - two levers in the front and 5 levers in the rear. The rear axle is complemented by a transverse composite spring. Collected on the same platform.

An optional pneumatic circuit with adaptive shock absorbers is installed.

The torque from the motors is transmitted to all wheels through the all-wheel drive system. Up to 50% is supplied to the rear wheels via a Haldex multi-plate clutch. The amount of torque depends on road conditions; the electronics analyze the surface and distribute the torque.

The car's brakes are all-round ventilated disc brakes. Plus, electronic assistants are installed in the form of, EBD, etc.

Options and prices XC60 II

As usual, the manufacturer offers the same configurations for all its cars - Momentum, Inscription, R-Design. The price of the crossover has increased compared to the first generation; the base one will cost 3,085,000 rubles, equipped with:

• cruise control;
• Start-Stop system;
• separate climate control;
• rear parking sensors;
• hill start assistance system;
• tire pressure sensor;
• heated front seats;
• multi-steering wheel;
• ESP stabilization system;
• lane control;
• 18-inch wheels;
• LED headlights;
• fabric upholstery;
• humidity sensor;
• mechanical seat adjustment.

The most expensive R-Design package costs at least 3,510,000 rubles, adding:

• electrically adjustable seats with memory;
• 4-zone climate control;
• combined interior trim;
• a collision avoidance system that stops the car;
• 19-inch wheels.

Plus, there are a huge number of options that increase the final price of the crossover to 5 million rubles. List of options:

• panoramic cover;
• projection onto the windshield;
• front seat massage;
• parking radars;
• heated steering wheel;
• heated rear seats;
• Rear View Camera;
• air suspension with adaptive shock absorbers;
• pre-start interior heater;
• 22-inch wheels;
• adaptive lighting;
• electric trunk lid with contactless opening;
• all-round viewing system;
• adaptive cruise control.

The second generation Volvo XC60 2018-2019 is a long-awaited successful update that has made the car much better than its predecessor. The model is able to compete with its competitors, but in fact it turns out that the Germans still receive more sales due to the promotion of the brand. But in a Volvo you will definitely stand out.

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