Volvo XC60
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| Volvo XC60 | |
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| Volvo | |
| aka | Type aka here, not up there |
| Production | 2008 - present |
| Class | Compact Crossover CUV |
| Body Style | 5-door, 5-seat CUV |
| Length | 4.63 meters |
| Width | 1.89 meters |
| Height | 1.71 meters |
| Wheelbase | 2.77 meters |
| Weight | 1825 kg (2.4D) |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual 6 speed automatic geartronic |
| Engine | Petrol 3.0 T6 (285 HP) Diesel 2.4D (163 HP) Diesel 2.4D D5 (185 HP) |
| Power | 285 hp @ 5600 rpm 400 Nm of torque @ 1500-4800 rpm 185 hp @ 4000 rpm 400 Nm of torque @ 2000-2750 rpm 163 hp @ 4000 rpm 340 Nm of torque @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Similar | BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Audi Q5 |
| Designer | Steve Mattin |
The Volvo XC60 is a premium compact Crossover Utility Vehicle unveiled by Volvo at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. It slots in under its older brother, the XC90, and targets the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Audi Q5.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Volvo XC60 Review.
Recent Changes
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Styles and Major Options
The Volvo XC 60 comes in three levels of trim: Kinetic, Momentum and Summum, Kinetic being the most basic one, and Summum the most equipped level.
OPTION PACKAGES
Climate Package $1,000
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- Rainsensor windshield wipers
- Headlamp washers
- Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
- Humidity Sensor
Technology Package $2,700
- Dynaudio® Premium Sound System, Dolby Pro-Logic II® Surround Sound, 650-watt amplifier, 12 Dynaudio® speakers, rear seat headphone jacks, audio controls
- Volvo Navigation System with Real Time Traffic, DVD map data and remote control
- Rear Park Assist Camera
Collision Avoidance Package $1,695
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Collision Warning with Auto Brake (CWAB)
- Distance Alert (DA)
- Driver Alert Control (DAC)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Convenience Package $1,000
- Grocery bag holder
- 12V power outlet in cargo area
- Front and rear park assist
- Power tailgate
- Homelink remote garage door opener
OPTIONS
- Black Sapphire Metallic $525
- Electric Silver Metallic $675
- Maple Red Pearl $525
- Barrents Blue $525
- Silver Metallic $525
- Lime Grass Green Pearl $525
- Savile Grey Pearl $525
- Terra Bronze Pearl $525
- Dual onboard two-stage child booster seats with adaptive seatbelts and power child rear door locks $495
- Dual Xenon with Gas Discharge Headlights with Active Bending Light $800
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) $695
- Personal Car Communicator (PCC) with Keyless drive $550
- Nordic Light Oak inlays $295
- Panorama moonroof n/c
XC60 3.2
OPTION PACKAGES
Premium Package ($1,700)
- Leather Seating Surfaces
- Tinted windows rear seats and cargo area
- Compass in Rearview Mirror
- Power Passenger Seat
Climate Package ($1,000)
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats
- Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
- Headlamp Washers
- Rain Sensor
- Humidity Sensor
- Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
- Total Package Value
Convenience Package ($1,000)
- 12V Power Outlet in Cargo Area
- Grocery Bag Holder, Cargo Area
- Home LinkTM
- Park Assist, Front & Rear
- Power Operated Tailgate
- Total Package Value
Multimedia Package ($2,700)
- Dynaudio Premium Sound System with Dolby® Pro Logic® II Surround Sound
- Navigation System with DVD Map Data, Real-Time Traffic, & Remote Control
- Rear Park Assist Camera
- Total Package Value
Technology Package ($1,700)
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Collision Warning with Auto Brake
- Distance Alert
- Driver Alert Control
- Lane Departure Warning
Stand Alone Options
- All Wheel Drive with Instant Traction & Hill Descent Control: $2,000
- Metallic Paint: $550
- Electric Silver Metallic Paint: $675
- Laminated Panoramic Roof, Two Laminated Glass Panels w/Power: $600
- Modern Wood Center Stack Inlay: $295
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS): $700
- Personal Car Communicator (PCC) with Keyless Drive, Two-Way: $550
- Car Communicator and Heartbeat Sensor: $500
- Dual Outboard Two-Stage Child Booster Seats w/ Adaptive Seatbelts and Power Child Locks (Rear Doors): $465
- Dual Xenon Gas Discharge Headlights with Active Bending Light (ABL): $800
- 18" MERAC Wheels: $750
Pricing
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| Volvo XC60 T6 | Volvo XC60 3.2 FWD | Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD | Trim4 |
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Gas Mileage
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Engine and Transmission
Petrol
3.0 T6 (285 HP)
Diesel
2.4D (163 HP)
2.4D D5 (185 HP)
Standard AWD for all engines. While transmission choices for the diesel engines are 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic geartronic, the petrol engine is only available with the 6 speed automatic geartronic gearbox.
Performance
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Reliability
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Safety
The Volvo XC60 scored 34 points for adult occupants and 39 points for child occupants on Euro NCAP's tests. However, the score for pedestrians were lower, 17 points.
Photos
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Colors
The XC60 is available in the basic colors Ice White and Black, as well as several other metallic and pearl colors.
- Black Sapphire Metallic
- Electric Silver Metallic
- Maple Red Pearl
- Barrents Blue
- Silver Metallic
- Lime Grass Green Pearl
- Savile Grey Pearl
- Terra Bronze Pearl
Main Competitors
Hybrid Models
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Unique Attributes
- City Safety - detects a slower moving car in front of the vehicle and activates the brakes to avoid or minimize the damages of a collision. The system i active in speed below 30 km/h.
- Adaptive cruise control with distance alert - alerts the driver if the XC60 is approaching a vehicle moving in the same direction with a lower speed and readies the brakes for emergency braking. For most SUV they tend to rollover. Not highly but they aren't build for sharp turns. The XC60 has a feature that senses an impending rollover and then activates the curtain air bags thus cushioning the blow.
Interior
The Volvo XC60 has three different interior styles and fabrics.
- XC Leather - top quality and comfortable leather seats
- T-Tec - a mix of high quality synthetic leather and fine weaved cloth
- Textile - textile seats
Resale Values
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Generations
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Current Generation: (2008–present)
First Generation/Origins (2008–present)
Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities
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Awards
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See Also
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| Assar Gabrielsson | Corporate website | A brand of the Ford PAG Group |
External Links
- 2009 Volvo XC60 SUV Images Leak on the Net!
- Updated: More info on Volvo’s XC60 crossover
- Volvo XC60 Compact SUV: 14 New Images Surface on the Net
- 2009 Volvo XC60 Photo Gallery
- Volvo XC60 crossover official details
- Update: Volvo XC60 Compact SUV High-Res Image Gallery
- Volvo announces 2010 XC60 pricing starting at $37,200
- 2010 Volvo XC60 SUV to Start from $37,200 in the U.S.

