Sports Utility Vehicle market is too crowded in India for comfort now. With the launch of new SUV from Volvo Cars India, it will get more competitive. Volvo is legendary known for making safe automobiles. To make stronger its presence in the domestic market, the luxury car maker, Volvo will launch the compress Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Volvo XC60 on November 24, 2010.
“Volvo XC60 owes its unique appeal to the synthesis of strikingly sporty design and a range of intelligent and smart safety systems,” the company said in a statement.
Volvo XC60 is a 5 seater crossover and power-driven by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine that surge out 281 hp mated to a six-speed mechanical along with all wheel drive. Whiplash-reducing front seats, ABS with BA, front-seat side airbags, stability control and side curtain airbags are the safety features of the Volvo XC60. Known for innovative technologies, XC60 boasts collision avoidance package as optional, lane departure warning system, a blind-spot warning system and adaptive cruise control.
Volvo Auto India Managing Director Paul de Vojis said, “We believe in innovating for life and Volvo XC60 bears testimony to our commitment. It is essential to establish the differentiator in one’s offering, the XC60 will not only redefine our technological DNA, but will also form an integral part of our volume expansion strategy for India going forward.” Further he added that, “with the new compact luxury SUV, we will expand our offerings to the Indian customers. XC60′s technological innovations such as laser and camera assisted automatic braking (city safety) would raise the bar in compact luxury SUV segment”
The price of the 2010 Volvo XC60 SUV is between Rs 38-45 lakh.
The new Volvo XC60 is available in different colors. There are 13 exterior and 4 interior colors available.
Exterior colors:
Black Stone, Ice White, Silver Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Barents Blue Pearl, Electric, Silver Metallic, Maple Red Pearl, Orinoco Blue Pearl, Cosmic White Metallic, Chameleon Blue, Pearl, Saville Grey Pearl, Lime Grass Green Pearl, and Terra Bronze Pearl.
Interior colors:
Anthracite Black leather, Anthracite Black/Lemon Green leather, Sandstone Beige leather, Sandstone Beige/Espresso leather.
Following are the specifications and features of Volvo XC60.
Specifications Of Volvo XC60
Engine Specifications:
| DOHC I61 | Turbocharged DOHC I62 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.2/195 | 3.0/183 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 240 @ 6200 | 300 @ 5600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 236 @ 3200 | 325 @ 2100 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
| EPA City / highway mpg | ||
| 6-speed automatic | 16/22 3 | 16/21 |
Fuel Data:
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – City | 8 KMPL |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy | 12 KMPL |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 70 Litres |
Drivetrain Specifications:
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications:
| Front Headroom | 38.0 in |
| Front Hiproom | 54.2 in |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 in |
| Front Shoulder room | 56.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Headroom | 38.1 in |
| Second Hiproom | 53.8 in |
| Second Legroom | 36.4 in |
| Second Shoulder room | 55.2 in |
Exterior Specifications:
| Curb Weight | 4174 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Height, Overall | 67.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 182.2 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 9.1 in |
| Tread Width, Front | 64.3 in |
| Tread Width, Rear | 62.4 in |
| Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb | 38.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 84.3 in |
WHEELS
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
TIRES
| Front Tire Size | P235/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/65R17 |
Features of Volvo XC60
Safety Features:
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
- Side Air Bag
- Side Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- 4-Wheel ABS
- Traction Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- City Safety radar-based auto braking system
- Trailer stability assist (TSA)
- Roll stability control (RSC)
- Pedestrian protection
- 3-point seat belts -inc: pretensioners, front height adjustable anchors
- Overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights
- Rear window deactivation
- ISOFIX child seat attachments -inc: top tether anchors
- Roll-over protection system (ROPS)
- Driver/front passenger whiplash protection seating system (WHIPS)
- Collapsible steering column
- Anti-submarine seats
Comfort & Convenience Feature:
- Auto Climate Control Air Conditioning
- Dual Zone Front Air Conditioning
- Front Air Conditioning
- Cruise Control
- Power Locks
- Power Driver Mirror
- Mirrors w/ Memory
- Heated Mirrors
- Keyless Entry
- Power Passenger Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Front Reading Lamps
- Rear Reading Lamps
- Rear Seat Heat Ducts
- Power Driver Seat
- Driver Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Cloth Seats
- Rear Seat Pass-Through
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Music & Entertainment:
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Player
- MP3 Player
Interior:
- Front Floor Mats
Exterior:
- Heated Exterior Driver Mirror
- Heated Passenger Mirror
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain:
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | 6 -speed Automatic |
Photos of 2010 Volvo XC60 SUV:
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