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Overview of the novelty

New Volvo XC60 2018: photo, price, equipment

The manufacturer offers a huge number of options, but the main look will be at large German concerns, whose cars are the main competition for Volvo. The concern makes the main bet on the availability of sophisticated equipment and a lower price than competitors: this will help win new fans and get 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, as it will add options, interior materials will become better, in addition, the manufacturer has finalized it quite well.

The features of the car include the following innovations:

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

The initial equipment 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 will be included in the set of options:

• Climate control, which has already become standard for a car of this class.
• Proprietary multimedia system with good sound.
• Mirrors equipped with electric heating and electric drive.
• Power windows, installed in a circle.
• The steering column can be adjusted in two directions.
• The seats have an electric drive, several directions of settings, including height.
• Wheels will be aluminum.
• Already in the initial version there is a parking sensor.
• Head optics will be able to independently adjust to road conditions, it is LED.
• The parking brake is electronic.
• The car will be able to help when climbing uphill, it will not roll back when trying to start.
• The engine can be started remotely.
• The driver and passengers in the event of an accident will be protected by eight airbags.
• Has cruise control.
• The stabilization system is the most modern, multi-link.

In addition, some options are available that are offered for a surcharge, these include the following:

• Camera installed in the rear bumper.
• Blind spot monitoring system.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Help with the descent from the mountain.
• Rain sensor.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Seats can be equipped with electric drive and memory.
• For the northern regions, you can install an engine preheater.

The next equipment is more expensive, you will have to pay for it from 2,850,000 rubles. If you take the version without surcharges, then you can 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 options of the initial version are repeated. For a surcharge, an advanced audio system with an increased number of speakers, a panoramic roof equipped with a sunroof, an electric tailgate, and a high-quality navigation system are offered. When ordering a car in the richest configuration, all of the above 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 a surcharge. If you pay another 60 thousand, you can get a metallic color; the latter, however, is valid for any car, regardless of configuration.

Exterior

The 2018 Volvo XC60 will remain recognizable, but it still has some pretty major changes. The appearance has acquired smoother features, the shape of the car is closer to rounded, many details 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 look that attracts the attention of others. The hood also became more round. In general, Volvo has a pleasant, but non-aggressive design, the car gives the impression of a powerful good-natured man who will help out at any moment, it is not for nothing that Volvo is famous for its reliability and safety.

The windshield is slanted, like many modern cars, but the angle is perfectly aligned, due to which aerodynamics have significantly improved, respectively, fuel consumption has decreased, and acceleration has become less time-consuming. The lines of all the details have become smooth, neatly blending into each other, which gives the impression of solidity. The car has ceased to be angular, the view has become harmonious. In addition, the car received a new bumper shape, 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 decoration, the design is completely changed, so the new Volvo has nothing in common with the previous model. Salon is characterized by high comfort, practicality. Being in it is comfortable, not just comfortable. In the decoration there is not only genuine leather, but also wood. The console has an original shape, it has an on-board computer display, other controls that are easy to get to - you just need to reach out.

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

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

Specifications

Volvo provided 3-cylinder engines for Europe, but the concern considered them irrelevant for Russia, so this idea had to be abandoned. The following options will be 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 the city.
• 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 accelerate the car to maximum speed.
• The transmission is automatic, six-speed.
• The car boasts good handling, lack of 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 motorists will be able to buy a new Volvo no earlier than the second half of 2018. So far, 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 number of modern electronics and high quality, the idea failed. Already according to preliminary calculations, the price of the 2018 xc60 will be several hundred thousand rubles higher than that of similar cars from other brands, while the electronics are almost identical, as is the set of options.

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Volvo modestly calls its mid-size crossover super-successful. The first generation XC60 has sold almost a million copies in the nine years since its launch and has become a European bestseller. Today, every third Volvo sold in the world is an XC60

PLATFORM FEATURES

However, it was the success of the previous owners of the company, and what achievements can the current shareholders boast of? Despite the fact that the second generation XC60 has recently appeared on the market, it has already managed to win the title of "North American Crossover of the Year" (North American Utility of the Year) and receive a similar title in the UK. This is a good start!

with subsequent disposal

So what makes the new XC60 different from the old one? Why is he praised? First of all, it is built on a completely new SPA platform. It was this ultra-modern architecture that the concern first applied in the updated XC90, and it was in it that the Chinese owners swelled $ 11 billion. It eliminates the limitations that engineers and designers had to deal with when designing wheelbase, body kit, vehicle height and front end height. The SPA-based chassis features lighter weight and optimal vehicle weight distribution, resulting in a significant improvement in ride quality while maintaining superior comfort. The SPA architecture makes the use of the cabin more flexible, freeing up more space for passengers and luggage. It will also help Volvo improve its reputation as a world leader in safety, not just because of the car's size or weight, but also through the use of high-strength boron steel.

Salon Volvo is a cosiness, comfort and safety.
And hypoallergenic materials without any problems
with subsequent disposal

The abundance of red on the dashboard can be confusing.
But the XC60 lulls rather than provokes

CITY OF SUN

But this is in theory ... I generally got the impression that the creators of the XC60 live in a non-existent world. Of course, not as virtual as the one in which the illusionist Elon Musk constantly resides, but still very far from reality. For example, they believe that the world should be comfortable, safe and based on modern technologies. And by the way, Volvo fully complies with these canons, but the trouble is, the world around for some reason remains the same - imperfect, dangerous, dirty, primitive ... Probably, you can ignore this and believe that it is enough to create a car, and it will grow around it by itself a new civilization, as corals grow on the hull of sunken ships. But, you see, this is a very naive view of reality! And Volvo turns from a car into a monument - a monument to all those who believe that the City of the Sun can indeed be built and populated with kind people ...

Coloristic contrasts in finishing
materials are always advantageous.
Imagine how sad it would look here dull black skin

Our test drive fell on those wonderful days when the streets of Moscow were covered with snow and clogged with nervous drivers. I did not want to go to these streets, because the Swede has such a soft and non-confrontational character. He tends to tiptoe along the road, apologizing to everyone he meets, and the traffic forced us to literally cut through an aggressive crowd ... The crossover chassis is not just comfortable, but elegant and even gentle. And this does not mean that it is not able to take a hit. Nothing like this! However, the magic of the chassis designers somehow makes the driver avoid aggression while riding. You seem to be transported to a world where butterflies fly everywhere, the local population feeds on nectar, and the machines do not make a growl, but melodious sounds. No less blissful inside. The interior of the updated XC60 is borrowed from the older XC90 model line and is based on a selfless faith in high technology. Moreover, Volvo engineers did not arrange brainstorming sessions, but simply looked around - since everyone uses tablets, it means that it is convenient, and therefore it is necessary to introduce a similar system into the car. However, while creating an ideal world in a single salon, they forgot that a person climbing the tablet menu at that moment does not see anything around. Yes, it is convenient if you are sunbathing in a clearing or sitting in a train car, but not in a car. Alas! At all!

RACK MAN

I was lucky that in those days when I was driving around Moscow in the new XC60, Michael Malmsten, head of the Russian representative office of Volvo, found some free time and talked to journalists at a business breakfast dedicated to the financial results of 2017. The very fact that we were brought together on this occasion made it clear that everything is in order with the profit of the company. After drinking several cups of strong coffee in a row, I could not resist and asked the person with the name of the rack from IKEA a few questions. In my mind, the creators of Volvo are creative, creative and romantic people, so I wondered if a car like the XC60 could be like a movie, and if so, what picture would Michael compare it to. The response of the head of the mission puzzled me: "Mission Impossible." Are you seriously? Can't be! Michael explained that this association is caused solely by the design of the car. "Do you think the XC60 is aggressive?" - "Certainly!" - "Why do Europeans like aggressive design?" - “An extremely difficult question. I don't know, but it seems to me that the reverse process has already begun in Europe. Designers are moving away from aggression to old traditions ... ”Michael talked about design for a long time and did not want to move on to the features of the XC60 chassis, although I described my driving experience to him in some detail. I even drew a figurative picture in which the crossover, like a traditional Swedish sled, descends from the mountain in fluffy snow - I liked its soft and easy ride. Michael replied that my brain was strange. And here he is probably right, I love the old Volvo, and I had a lot of nostalgic questions: “Don’t you feel sorry that the new generation of Volvo no longer has that stylized “man” that once controlled the climate? - "No". - "This is true?" I was genuinely surprised. “How can you not miss one of the brightest and most comfortable ideas in interior design?” "I wouldn't want to go back to the old way," Michael snapped mercilessly. “Are you sure that the new system is more convenient for the consumer? What is safer - to delve into the electronic menu, distracted from the road, or blindly press a button that is clearly visible from afar? I asked with some irritation. “I think you know the answer,” my interlocutor said and smiled. The atmosphere had cleared a bit, but the coffee made me unstoppable. “How is Volvo better than other premium brands like Range Rover?” “I don't know… Ten years ago I drove a Range Rover. Great car! You are a difficult interlocutor…” - “Where can a modern driver find emotions? Today's cars don't make noise, they can't be fired up with electronic collars, let alone take off with the handbrake.” - "No emotions? Have you been to Moscow for a long time? You have too many here!”

There are not many emotions from the appearance of the Volvo XC60, but not a few either.
Their number is precisely verified, as it always was with the Swedish car.

A flat floor in the trunk is an absolute blessing.
Yes, and the size of the opening is large

What can I say after the test drive and the conversation with Mr. Malmsten? I liked the second generation XC60 no less than the first. The car has retained the continuity of Volvo's driving habits, which, of course, cannot but rejoice. The new climate control system spoils the impression a little (the old “mechanical little man” was much more convenient), and, frankly, Michael’s attitude to traditions disappointed me ...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VOLVO XC60 2.0 AT

Length Width Height:4 688/1 999/1 658 mm
Acceleration to 100 km/h: 7.2 sec
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Wheelbase: 2,865 mm
Front/rear track: 1,653/1,657 mm
Ground clearance:216 mm
Trunk volume: 505 l
Curb weight: 2,081 kg
Transmission: 8AT
Drive type: Electronically connected
Engine type: Turbodiesel R4
Engine size: 1 969 cm 3
Power: [email protected]
Cool. moment: [email protected] 1750-2250
Front Suspension: Independent
Rear Suspension: Independent
Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc
Tires: 235/55 R19

TECHNICAL DETAILS

The crossover is built on a new, common with the XC90 universal SPA platform, which includes the possibility of the widest change in the geometric dimensions and weight of the car. The engine is located across, the drive to the front axle is permanent, to the rear - connected using a disc clutch. The turbodiesel received an unusual PowerPulse instant boost system using an electric compressor and a two-liter receiver with a supply of compressed air, which completely eliminates turbo lag during hard acceleration.

TextDmitriyLeontiev
PhotosMaksimMaluev

Despite the fact that Volvo is almost the most reliable car brand, cars of this brand are rarely seen in the stream. Often this is justified by difficulties in repair and sometimes obvious blunders in design and manufacturability. For example, in the Volvo XC90, a terrible display is installed in the cabin, but in the database it can be said not at all! Fortunately, the XC60 is free from such problems, and the view from the inside is much more presentable.

The recent update of the crossover really refreshed the model, although it retained all the Volvo features perfectly. These are large headlights, a decent-sized muzzle, and a standard Swedish stern with curved lights and five letters under the rear window. The dimensions of the car are 4628x1891x1713 and this is almost an exact match with the dimensions of the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Infiniti EX and Mercedes GLK. Visually, the car is larger than everyone else, but at the same time it looks more calm and family. Some might miss the aggressive look and hard, chiseled shape of the GLK or X3.

There are three types of interior to choose from, which can be divided into the usual categories: basic, medium and luxury. The latter, of course, is the most interesting, detailed, pleasing at first glance and obviously expensive. Although the interior of the middle price category can also catch something. Here the Swedes did their best by inventing wooden inserts of an unusual shape. It only strains the abundance of buttons, which are generally unacceptable for a car of 2014, and even in such quantity.

Options and prices Volvo XC60

The price of Volvo XC60 starts from 1559 thousand rubles. In total, this model has three diesel and three gasoline engine options:

• D3. Diesel engine with a volume of 2 liters, issuing 136 horses. From zero to hundreds accelerates in 11.2 seconds, which is extremely slow for a luxury car. The maximum speed will not please either - only 185 kilometers per hour. But the consumption of only 8 liters in the city and five on the highway.
• D4. A slightly more powerful diesel engine with a volume of 2.4 and a power of 181 hp. It does from 0 to 100 in 10.9 seconds, and fuel consumption increases by only half a liter.

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• D5. Another diesel engine with a volume of 2.4 and a power of 215 hp. It accelerates to hundreds in 8.3 seconds, which is already more or less acceptable, and the maximum speed is 205 km / h. Compared to the previous engine, it has the same consumption, but the most powerful performance.
• T5. Petrol engine with a displacement of 2.5 liters. Power 249 horses. It can accelerate from standstill to hundreds in 7.1 seconds, and the average consumption is 10 liters for urban mode. The maximum speed is 210 km/h.

• T5 Drive-E. Almost the same as the previous version, only with an 8-speed automatic transmission. 245 hp, 2.5 l, acceleration to hundreds of 7.2, top speed 210 km/h.
• T6. Finally, the most powerful gasoline engine with 304 horsepower under the hood and a displacement of 3 liters. From 0 to 100 in just 6.9 seconds, a maximum of 210 kilometers per hour.

There are four configurations of the Volvo XC60 that come with almost each of the above engines:

• Kinetic. Basic equipment, the most inexpensive options from 1.559 to 1.789 million rubles, depending on the choice of engine. For this money, you can already get front and side airbags, security in the form of curtains for rear passengers, an alarm system, central heating, an immobilizer and air conditioning. Also on the standard list of options is dual-zone climate control, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift lever, and a spare wheel.
• momentum. From 1.589 to 1.839 million. It differs from Kinetic in that it has parking sensors and cruise control.

• R design. Price from 1.799 to 2.372 million rubles. In addition to all the previous options, the buyer gets sports seats and steering wheel, leather upholstery, aerodynamic body kits, traction control and collision warning.
• Summum. From 1.699 to 2.192 million

Competitors

You can praise any car for a long time until you see its competitors. The XC60 positions itself as a luxury car, but it becomes luxury only in the R-Design and Summum trim levels, which significantly increases the price tag from 1.559 to 1.699 million rubles. For this money, it is hardly possible to buy a new Mercedes GLK or BMW X3, since prices for Germans start in the region of 1.9 - 2 million rubles. The same goes for the $1.76 million Infiniti EX and the $1.8 million Range Rover Evoque.

It turns out that the XC60 is almost the most affordable suite? On the one hand, yes. But only if, apart from a leather interior and a small list of amenities, the driver is not interested in anything. Comparing the model with competitors, very slow acceleration and low maximum speed immediately catches the eye. This is especially true of the Kinetic package.

city ​​safety

City Safety is the heart of IntelliSafe.

The revolutionary development of the Swedish automaker, which received dozens of awards, including the honorary title "Brilliant Invention" from the insurance company Allianz. The function is included in the basic configuration of the Volvo XC90 and is a kind of guardian angel for the driver in dense city traffic.
24 hours a day, it monitors pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles, and in unforeseen situations, it will brake itself to avoid an accident. Automatic braking is activated at speeds between 4 and 50 km/h if you do not have time to react to a collision warning.

Pilot Assist

Pilot Assist

Tired of a long journey, you can always rely on the semi-autonomous control system to maintain the set speed, trajectory and distance to the vehicle in front.

Flying on a country road or making your way through traffic jams? Enjoy the scenery, watch your favorite movies, chat with friends - the built-in "autopilot" will keep the car in the right lane at speeds up to 130 km/h and make your trip even more comfortable and safe.

Blind Spot Information (BLIS) monitoring system.

A unique system that warns the driver about overtaking and obstacles in areas inaccessible to view. The technology includes cameras installed in the side mirrors that monitor traffic in the right and left lanes, as well as radar sensors in the rear of the car.

With the help of special indicators, it will give you a signal about approaching vehicles and make it easier to change lanes. You don't have to worry about poor visibility: your car has better vision and a sense of self-defense than the most powerful beast.

Cross Traffic Alert

Cross Traffic Alert System

Now, when reversing out of a parking lot or yard area, you are provided with a full 360-degree view around your car. The CTA function effectively complements and enhances the BLIS safety package by helping to detect cars and pedestrians moving perpendicularly at a distance of up to 30 meters and warn the driver in time when approaching them.

Active High Beam

Active High Beam

The ideal solution for comfortable driving at night, when high beams can dazzle oncoming and oncoming vehicles. To avoid an emergency, do not harm other drivers and at the same time ensure excellent visibility, the technology of automatic light control will help.

You do not need to constantly switch the high beam to the low beam - a special mechanical unit installs dampers in front of the bulbs, which dim the light sector directed at other road users. At the same time, the road remains well lit for you.

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

If you accidentally get distracted and let go of the steering wheel and the car veered into the oncoming lane, the high-tech Lane Crossing Assist will help you get back into your lane and reduce the risk of an accident. The function works at speeds from 60 to 160 km/h, smoothly adjusting the steering and trajectory of your car.

Park Assist Pilot

Park Assist Pilot

Your personal assistant in parallel parking of any level of complexity. Just press a button on the center console and the system will calculate the parking space and take over the steering. All you have to do is follow the easy-to-understand instructions on the dashboard to switch between gas and brake.

Volvo is synonymous with safety

Volvo is synonymous with safety on the road. Driver and passenger safety has always been a priority and our latest generation vehicles will go even further to protect you. From preventive technologies that help avoid a collision, to features that minimize its consequences.

The age-old question: comfort or handling? In theory, a crossover, especially a premium one, should combine both of these qualities, but in reality, engineers rarely manage to find the right balance. For example, the retired second-generation BMW X3 drove accurately and briskly, but was too tight in suspension. If you think that at the same time it was bought up by lovers of driving, then look around - the stream is full of modest "X-thirds" with indices 20d and 20i, in which mothers with children drive. Maybe the newest X3 with the G01 index turned out to be more successful? We will calibrate the “comfort-handling” balancers together with the Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5.

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