Volvo XC60 to start at £37,205 11 | 04 | 2017
VOLVO HAS REVEALED the pricing of its all-new XC60. The new SUV, which is available to order now at Scottish dealerships with first deliveries scheduled for late summer, starts at £37,205. (Related: New Volvo XC60 SUV revealed)
The 2017 five-seat XC60 4x4 range — which will go head-to-head with the likes of the new Audi Q5 and BMW’s X3 — sits below the XC90 and starts with the basic D4 diesel version in Momentum trim. (Related: Roadtest — Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine)
The new model is 62mm longer, 12mm wider and 14mm lower than the outgoing XC60, while a 91mm-longer wheelbase means more legroom in the rear.
Buyers have a choice of three 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engines from launch – the D4 and D5 PowerPulse diesels, and the T5 petrol. A T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric plug-in hybrid will be available later in the year.
All XC60 models come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The D4 offers 190hp, combined fuel consumption of up to 55.4mpg and CO2 emissions from just 133g/km. The D5 has 235hp, combined fuel consumption of 51.4mpg and 144g/km CO2. It also benefits from PowerPulse, Volvo’s ingenious invention that uses compressed air to spin the engine’s two turbos when they would otherwise be dormant, such as very low engine revs, boosting responsiveness.
The range-topping T5 offers 254hp, combined fuel economy of up to 39.2mpg and CO2 emissions from 164g/km.
When it joins the range later in 2017, the T8 plug-in hybrid will become the XC60 flagship with 401bhp and an all-electric range of around 35 miles. It’s understood the range will be further supplemented with front-wheel-drive models as well as a smaller T4 petrol with 197bhp and a more economical 150bhp D3 diesel.
Every version of the XC60 is luxuriously equipped. As standard, even entry-level Momentum variants come with leather-faced upholstery, LED headlights with active high beam, two-zone climate control with ‘CleanZone’ air-filtration system, heated front seats, a powered tailgate and 18in alloys.
Volvo’s Sensus infotainment system is also standard. This brings a 9in portrait-style touch screen, satellite navigation — including lifetime annual map updates and Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI) — and an intuitive voice-activation system. It even provides access to the internet and a range of cloud-based apps such as Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher and Yelp.
Volvo’s City Safety system is also fitted to every XC60. This includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection, and the world-first application of Steer Assist. This feature helps to avoid or limit the severity of collisions at low speeds by assisting with the steering in an emergency, such as when swerving to miss an obstacle.
Pilot Assist, Volvo’s innovative semi-autonomous drive feature, is an optional extra across the range. It assists with the steering (up to 80 mph) and takes care of the acceleration and braking required to keep the car within lane markings and at the desired cruising speed or distance from any vehicle in front. Pilot Assist is another step towards fully autonomous driving.
The dynamic R-Design version adds 19in alloys, sports suspension, sports seats trimmed in leather and Nubuck, a high gloss black front grille, and silver matt and high gloss exterior detailing.
The luxurious Inscription trim level gets Nappa soft leather upholstery and electrically adjustable ventilated front seats. It also has a different style of 1in wheels, chrome exterior details, and rear footwell and side step illumination.
Every version is also available in highly specified Pro form. Going for Momentum Pro brings powered front seats, a heated steering wheel and windscreen, active bending headlights with adaptive shadow technology, and Volvo On Call, Volvo’s ingenious connected smartphone app, which allows you to control various car functions remotely.
R-Design Pro benefits from all this, along with 2in alloys and electronic air suspension and adaptive dampers, while Inscription Pro has 20in wheels, the upgraded suspension and a massage function for the front seats.
An optional Xenium package is available across the range and adds a powered tilt and slide panoramic glass sunroof, a 360o surround view parking camera system, and Park Assist Pilot, which includes automatic parallel and 90o parking.
Smartphone Integration is another option, and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This provides access to certain functions of your Apple or Android device and optimised apps directly via the XC60’s touch screen, voice-activation system or the buttons on the steering wheel.
“We’re incredibly excited about the brand-new XC60,” Jon Wakefield, managing director of Volvo Car UK, said. “Not only does it bring all the style and advanced technology from our larger cars to our best-selling SUV, it is the latest step in Volvo’s transformation.”
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Jim McGill