Volvo XC60
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Volvo XC60 Price
15th-Feb-2012 : Volvo has bestowed a new entry level variant to the current line-up of Volvo XC60 . Until now, the model was present only in one variant i.e. Volvo XC60 D5, however, today Volvo has struck a chord with the audience by launching Volvo XCV60 D3 priced at Rs 33.99 lakh for Kinetic trim and Rs 36.99 lakh for Summum trim. So much so, that Volvo India has introduced this new variant at introductory prices which will be valid till the end of March. Within, these price ambits, the Volvo XC60 D3 Kinetic can be bought at Rs 33.2 lakh while Volvo XC60 D3 Summum can be purchased at Rs 35.9 lakh, all prices ex-showroom Delhi. This means that after March, the prices will go up by Rs 70,000 and this is the best time to grab the superb SUV. The D3 model will be a 2.0 litre diesel motor churning out 163 hp of power.
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Well known Swedish automotive company Volvo has launched a new luxury compact SUV or a crossover in India called Volvo XC60 that carries advanced technology, style, comfort and performance better than its competitors in India. The car like Volvo XC60 leaves a great impression in any auto market. The compact SUV is made available in India via CBU (Completely Built Units) route; the car is produced in its Ghent-Belgium plant. The innovative compact SUV of Volvo has been awarded with 'SUV of the year' in UK, 'Best SUV over $ 40,000' in Australia, 'Paul Pietsch Award for City Safety' and 'Autoflotte Award in Germany, Innovation for Safety Award in France, ”Golden Klaxon", the best compact crossover' in Russia', 'Innovation & Technology Award' in Portugal, 'Car of the Year with special mention of safety award' in Malaysia, etc. The newly launched Volvo XC60 is powered by latest generation 2.4 litre, 2400cc, 5 cylinder, D5 Twin-Turbo & Peizo high-pressure technology diesel engine that churns out a top power of 205 hp at 4000 rpm and returns maximum torque of 420 Nm at 1500-3250 rpm with the help of six-speed geartronic transmission gearbox. With the six speed geartronic gearbox, the Volvo XC60 can touch 0-100 kmph mark in just 8.9 seconds while the it takes 8.5 seconds to chase the same sprint.
The Volvo XC60 has seductive interior features like leather clad steering wheel with soft Beige, manual leather clad soft beige knob, optional trimming in various shades like brushed aluminum trim, Nordic light Oak trim, classic wood trim or R-design Deco centre console and door panel inlays leave you mesmerized while the textile mats in attractive pigments like off-black and mocca brown add to the appeal to the overall look. The Volvo XC60 comes with two tone leather interiors with a unique X theme on the seats, ergonomically designed seats with pronounced side supports and luxurious padding - both front and rear with integrated seatbelts, unique floating centre console (a Volvo trademark) slightly angled towards the driver to enhance driver dynamics, illuminated lockable glove box, flat folding three-section rear seat (40/20/40 split), high quality textile/ leather upholstery, Leather - clad/ classic wood steering wheels, etc. The all new Volvo XC60 offers alloy wheels of 17 inch with a number of silver shades give it a great look. Exclusive and sporty designed front bumper in mat aluminium finish, stylish mud-flaps in similar matching shades in front and rear, skid plate in rear side and other large number of additional features make it super fascinating. The Volvo XC60 comes in 9 exciting colors and two tone leather interiors with a unique X theme on the seats.
The Volvo XC60 is regarded as the safest compact SUV world over and the above mentioned award list is good enough to certify the fact. The car comes loaded with Laser Assisted Automatic Braking, Hill Descent Control (HDC) for steep inclines (even at 45 degree inclines), Turn with Steering lights (Active Bending Lights), Power tailgate – one touch opening and closing, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Advanced braking technologies- Adaptive Brake Lights, Ready Alert brakes; Hydraulic brake assist; ABS with Electronic brake force distribution, Side Impact Protection system (SIPS); Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS); Roll-over Protection System (ROPS); 2-stage airbags; Seatbelt pre-tentioners; Inflatable Curtain (IC); Side Airbags, etc. The optional safety features in the Volvo XC60 include Collision Warning with Auto Brake alerts, Adaptive Cruise Control,Driver Alert Control, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), Lane Departure Warning alerts, etc You can also install some very exciting accessories in your Volvo XC60 such as front and rear park assist camera, rear seat entertainment (RSE)- dual 7 inch - screens with dual DVD, Satellite Navigation System, 19” alloy wheels , running boards smoothly integrated with the sills, side cuff plate - stylish matte aluminum finish, Front and rear skid plates, etc.
Volvo XC60 Models
Volvo XC60 Models
Volvo XC60 Mileage
The Volvo XC60 is equipped with a 2.4 litre, 2400cc, 5 cylinder, D5 Twin-Turbo & Peizo high-pressure technology diesel engine that is powerful enough to produce a 205 hp at 4000 rpm and deliver highest torque of 420 Nm at 1500-3250 rpm with the help of six speed automatic transmission. This BS IV complaint diesel engine of Volvo XC60 can give 13.8 kmpl of mileage , as per the company. The engine is said to be high performer and low on fuel usages.
Power of Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 is powered by a 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 2400cc, D5 Twin-Turbo and Peizo high-pressure technology that generates a top power of 205 bhp at 4000 rpm while the maximum torque offered by the motor is 420 Nm at 1500-3250 rpm . The engine is mated to a six speed automatic transmission. The all wheel drive Volvo XC60 ensures greater control over the vehicle and similar powertrain power at both wheels.
Volvo XC60 Colours
These colors are available with all variants of Volvo XC60
Electric Silver Metallic
Caspian Blue Metallic
Terra Bronze metallic
Ice White
Black Sapphire Metallic
Acceleration & Pick-Up
As said earlier, the Volvo XC60 comes featured with a 2.4 litre, 2400cc, 5 cylinder, D5 Twin-Turbo and Peizo high-pressure technology that belts out maximum power of 205 hp at 4000 rpm and lays out maximum torque of 420 Nm at 1500-3250 rpm via a six speed automatic gearbox. The five cylinder 2.4 litre diesel motor in the Volvo XC60 enables it to do the 0-100 kmph sprint in mere 8.9 seconds .
Volvo XC60 Exteriors

The Volvo XC60 looks majestic with its crossover look due to its front design. The grille has the company's logo spreading across it. The lower grille or air intake designed in honeycomb style has it own case that has just opposite design of the upper grille. The Volvo XC60 comes fitted with human eye shaped headlamps with perfect finish. The same is the case with front fog lamps but they are a little smaller in size. Nonetheless, these speak a lot about the design. The designers of the car took some details from Volvo V70 and XC70 station wagons, and used them with a slight change that is noticeable in the front view of the car.
The Volvo XC60 is dressed with body colour with grey shade on the outside rear view mirrors, LED indicator and door handles . The front bumper along with side skirts is wrapped in light grey. The tail side view of the car is altogether different from the front one due to its design, shape and style. The tail lamps have vertical cluster that is lengthier but looks amazing. The rear side has LED brake light at spoiler which is located at the tip of the rear side roof. Rear bumper of the Volvo XC60 that houses chrome finished twin exhausts is also present in light black colour or grey.
The all new Volvo XC60 looks really groovy due to variety of additional features like the dynamic designed roof rails that enhance the looks and load carrying system and Front bumper bar and side scuff plate tinted in matt aluminium shade to match it with the exterior styling.
Exterior Measurements
Overall length, height, width and wheelbase of the all new Volvo XC 60 are 4627 mm, 1733mm, 1891mm and 2774 mm respectively which is in perfect ratio that makes it a well balanced car.
Volvo XC60 Interior

The all new Volvo XC60 is believed to offer various advanced options in all the features such as the textile upholstery which can be opted as per your choice. The upholsetry will be available in two texture; lomma textile offblack in anthracite black and lomma textile soft beige in standard beige, steering wheels are too available in a vast range including soft beige , leather clad steering wheel soft beige with silk metal inlay, leather/classic wood steering wheel soft beige with silk metal inlay, leather clad steering wheel charcoal, leather clad steering wheel charcoal with silk metal inlay and leather/classic wood steering wheel charcoal with silk metal inlay while gear knobs are in leather clad or classic wood with both manual and geartronic options, other additional interior styling features like instep plates and sport pedals that gives it a great look inside.
Interior Comfort
The interiors have been designed with high class soft touch leather and offer a large variety in steering wheels, gear knobs and mats that offer a comfortable experience of traveling and driving while other factors like power windows for both front and rear sides, separate AC vents for all the occupants and other various features make it complete comfort package. Other comfort features are comfort pillow, rear seat cover, sunshade rear window, electric heater, remoter start for heaters, electric compartment heater, protective car cover, mud flaps for front and rear and electric cooler and heater box.
Interior Measurements
Designers of the company claiming spacious and comfortable interior in Volvo XC60. Front and rear headroom is of 990 mm and 1003 mm respectively, front and rear shoulder room is 1439 mm and 1403 mm respectively while the front and rear leg room is 1047 mm and 924 mm and hip room for both front and rear is 1377 and 1367 mm in the same order.
Volvo XC60 Engine and Performance
As mentioned earlier, Volvo XC60 is expected to be launched in both diesel and petrol versions carrying their own sub-variants down the line, loaded with really strong power-train. Diesel variants are expected to be released with three different engines; 2.4D, 2.4D DRIVe and D5 AWD and all three variants offer excellent performance and have the competency to generate maximum power of 175 bhp, 175 bhp and 205 bhp respectively at 4000 rpm and maximum torque capacity of 420 NM at 1500-2750 and 1500-3250 rpm (for high end model). All the diesel variants are powered with a 2400 cc engine .
All variants are mated with five cylinders. The 2.4 D variant is powered by a five cylinder turbo charged diesel engine along with six speed geartronic transmission while the 2.4D DRIVe has six speed manual gearbox . The top end variant comes with both six speed geartronic and manual transmission. Petrol versions of Volvo XC60 are also expected to be powered by two types of engines, 3.2 AWD and T6 AWD with the engine displacement of 3192cc and 2953 cc respectively. The first 3.2 AWD would offer maximum power of 238 bhp at 6200 rpm and maximum torque of 320 Nm at 3200 rpm and the second T6 AWD is expected to produce maximum horsepower and torque of 285 bhp at 5600 rpm and 400 Nm at 1500-4800 rpm respectively. The variants are loaded with five cylinders and an all wheel drive. The transmission type is six speed geartronic.
Wheels
Designers of the car have worked carefully on each aspect of the all new Volvo XC60 including its wheels. Here again, it is expected that the company might launch three types of aluminium wheels; mantus 7.5x18 silver stone, merac 7.5x18 silver bright and Segin 7.5x17 silver stone for buyers to take their pick .
Braking & Handling
The all new Volvo XC60 is expected to be launched with four wheel disc brakes that help in halting the car instantly esp. during heavy traffic. Other features like four-C(continuously controlled chassis concept) improves the car's handling, DSTC anti-skid system prevents vehicle from skidding , RSC active stability system helps in getting stable at the time any hurdle comes. The brakes comprise of ABS with hydraulic brake assist (HBA) and ready alert brakes (RAB) .
Handling & Safety
One of the best attribute of the all new Volvo XC60 is its handling. Speed dependant steering is an option whereby steering of the vehicle automatically starts as per the speed. Various advanced safety features in the all new Volvo XC60 render it a safe vehicle in all the aspects. The company offers preventive and protective safety and security features with Volvo XC60 that are not easy to remember in one go. Let's have a look on these safety features in brief . The preventive safety features include adaptive cruise control system with distance alert, collision warning with Auto Brake (CWAB), lane departure warning (LDW), Active Bending Lights (ABL), trailer stability assist (TSA), front fog lamps, warning triangle, anti locking braking system with hydraulic brake assist (HAB) and ready alert brakes (RAB), DSTC anti-kid system, RSC active stability system, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and IDIS intelligent driver information system.
The protective safety features are reinforced passenger compartment, energy absorbing frontal structure, side impact protection, system (SIPS), roll over protection system (ROPS), whiplash protection system (WHIPS), head restraints for all seats, pre-prepared restraints, safety belts with pre-tensioners, anit-submarning protection, dual stage airbags-driver and front passenger, passenger airbag cut-off switch, side airbags, inflatable curtains (IC), collapsible steering wheel, lower cross member, pedestrian protection, Volvo on cell and first aid kit. Volvo has also added child safety features including child safety seats, centrally operated child safety lock, ISOFIX attachment system and two stage integrated booster cushions. And the security features include personal car communicator, remote controlled central locking system, load compartment floor hatch, global locking and closing, immobiliser and theft-protected locks, remote controlled alarm, level sensor, approach and home safe lighting, power retractable door mirrors with ground writing, 360 degree laminated windows, lockable wheel bolts and volvo on call .
Stereo & Accessories in Volvo XC60
The all new Volvo XC60 is expected to be featured with a good quality 6 CD changer with mp3/WMA compatibility music system along with dual screen with dual DVD for entertainment of the rear seat passengers too. All the occupants can enjoy a movie during long journeys. The media system will also incorporate Bluetooth hands free system for ultra comfort. Moreover the Volvo XC60 would come with a USB and iPod music interface.
As far as accessories are concerned, the Volvo XC60 will have an array of features that can be fitted in your car. The accessories include warning triangle, auxiliary lamps, show chains, first aid kit various types of child seat with different specifications, lockable wheel bolts, towing rope, jumper cables, level sensor, remote controlled alarm, one-key system and home link. Accessories for comfort include comfort pillow, rear seat cover, sunshade rear window, electric heater, remoter start for heaters, electric compartment heater, protective car cover, mudflaps for front and rear and electric cooler and heater box.
In order to give your car a desirable look to your car, the company offers several options for steering wheel, gear knob, trims, mats, wheels and body styling . In the same you can avail of different options in load compartment, load securing, towing, bicycle holders, load carriers, sport equipment holders and roof boxes.
Pros & Cons
Volvo XC60 Pros :
The safest car with advanced safety features, most compact crossover.
Volvo XC60 Cons :
Expensive
Volvo XC60 Specifications
Volvo XC60 Variants
| Variants | Transmission | Engine Description | Mileage | Power | AC | Power Steering | Central Locking | |
| City | Highway | |||||||
| (Diesel) | Automatic | 1985cc 5 Cylinder 20 Valve |
11.3 | 14.7 | 163bhp @ 4000rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Diesel) | Automatic | 1985cc 5 Cylinder 20 Valve |
11.3 | 14.7 | 163bhp @ 3500rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Diesel) | Automatic | 2400cc 5 Cylinder 20 Valve |
10.2 | 13.5 | 215bhp @ 4000rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Volvo XC60 Price
Volvo XC60 Variants Price
| Variants | New Delhi | Bangalore | Mumbai | Chennai | Pune | Hyderabad | Kolkata | |
| (Diesel) | 35,25,000 | 33,02,000 | 36,92,747 | 35,95,000 | 36,66,000 | 35,85,650 | 33,02,000 | |
| (Diesel) | 39,65,000 | 35,09,000 | 41,53,686 | 38,95,000 | 39,78,000 | 40,30,000 | 35,09,000 | |
| (Diesel) | 42,65,000 | - | 44,67,961 | 42,00,000 | 42,90,000 | 43,30,000 | - |
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