Volvo XC60

Infobox Automobile


name=Volvo XC60
manufacturer=Volvo Cars
parent_company=Premier Automotive Group
production=2009-
class=Compact crossover SUV
assembly= Ghent, Belgium
body_style=4-door SUV
engine=Turbocharged 3.0 I6
transmission=6-speed automatic
wheelbase=109.2 in (2774 mm)
length=Auto in|182.2|0
width=Auto in|84.3|0
height=Auto in|67.5|0
platform= Volvo P24- platform
layout=Front engine, four-wheel drive
related=Volvo S80
Volvo V70
Volvo XC70

The Volvo XC60 is an SUV revealed by Volvo at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. According to "Wheels24", the Premier Automotive Group had planned to reveal the compact crossover to the public in late 2006. It is scheduled to go on sale for the 2009 model year.

Then Volvo would assemble the XC60 with already proven gasoline- and diesel-burning engines. Further, the XC60 would share technology with the Land Rover Freelander of 2007, using a modified version of the Volvo P24- platform. The Land Rover LR3 will set the stage for these corporate siblings to enter the market, as much of the engineering and tuning of this CUV was done by Volvo in Sweden, only offroad capabilities were done at Land Rover in England.

The Volvo XC60 was officially revealed before the Geneva Motor Show as a production vehicle hitting the streets of Europe in 2008 and North American in 2009. [http://jalopnik.com/358531/2009-volvo-xc60-officially-unveiled-most-sensual-volvo-ever] It features Volvo's T6 I6 turbocharged convert|285|hp|abbr=on engine, Haldex Traction AWD. [http://www.volvocars.com/us/footer/about/NewsAndEvents/Pages/AllnewVolvoXC60.aspx]

Variants

The Volvo XC60 has three model variants and three engine options for model year 2009.

XC60 S

The XC60 S is the standard variant and comes with either a 2.4D AWD or D5 AWD. The XC60 S 2.4D 'On the Road Price' is £24,750.00 and the XC60 S D5 has a 'On the Road Price' of £25,750.00.

XC60 S - Standard equipment

The standard equipment includes:
*City Safety
*Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Airbags
*SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
*Dual Chamber SIPS Airbags
*IC Inflatable Curtain
*RSC (Roll Stability Control)
*ROPS (Roll Over Protection System)
*WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System)
*ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) and FBS (Fading Brake Support) with HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), RAB (Ready Brake Alert) and EBA (Emergency Brake Assist)
*DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control)
*5 Three Point Seat Belts
*Seat Belt Pre-tensioners (Front and Rear)
*Pre-prepared Restraints
*Head Restraints - All 5 Seats
*ISOFIX Attachment (Rear Seats)
*Anti-theft alarm including Immobiliser, Volume Sensor and Level Sensor
*Key Intergrated Remote Control Central Locking including Fuel Flap with Deadlocking System and Auto Open/Close Windows/Sunroof.
*Tinted Windscreen
*Load Cover (Cargo Area) with Load Protection Net
*4 Alluminium High Level Ancor Points in Cargo Area
*Lockable Load Floor
*Visible VIN Plate
*Day Running Lights
*Headlamp Levelling System
*Adaptive Brake Lights including High LED Brake Lights
*Power Parking Brake
*Side Marker Illumination
*Home Safe and Approach Lighting
*IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System)
*Warning Triangle
*First Aid Kit
*17" Segin (Silver Stone) Alloy Wheels
*Locking Wheel Nuts
*Tyre Sealent Kit
*Front Fog Lights
*Rear Spoiler
*Roof Rails
*Volvo Tread Plates (Front)
*Colour Co-Ordinated Door Mirrors
*Electrionic All Wheel Drive System with Instant Traction (Haldex Coupling)
*ECC (Electronic Climate Control)with AQS (Air Quality System) and Pollen Filter
*B Pillar Ventilation
*Information Centre
*Cruise Control
*Front and Rear Power Windows
*Power Adjustable and Heated Door Mirrors
*Illuminated Driver and Passenger Vanity Mirrors
*Front and Rear Reading Lights
*Front Centre Armrest with Cupholders
*12V Socket (Front and Rear Tunnel Console / Cargo area)
*Forward Folding Front Passenger Seat
*Versitile Split-folding Rear Seat (40%20%40%)
*Height Adjustable Driver and Passenger seat with Lumbar Support
*Leather Steering Wheel and Gear Knob
*Steering Wheel Audio Controls
*Chrome Rotary Knob
*Chrome Trim on Air Vents
*Height and Reach Ajustable Steering Column
*Brushed Aluminium Trim
*Lomma Textile Upholstery
*Performance Sound Audio System - 1xCD/Radio, 4 x 20W Amplifier, Aux Input and 6 Speakers

XC60 SE

The XC60 SE is an upgrade variant to the XC60 S and has the addition of a T6 AWD Petrol Engine.

E Addtional Equipment

The XC60 SE has the following in addition to the XC60 S - Standard Equipment:

*Hill Desent Control
*Autofolding Door Mirrors with Ground Lights
*Rain Sensor - Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation
*Chrome Window Trim
*Twin Alluminium Tail Pipes (T6 Only)
*Speed Dependant Steering with 3 Settings (T6 Only)
*Autodimming Rear View Mirror with Compass
*Grocery Bag Holder
*Power Drivers Seat with Memory
*Ericksburg T-Tec / Textile Upholstry

XC60 SE LUX

The XC60 SE LUX has the same choice of engines as the XC60 SE but has additional equipment to the SE.

E LUX Addtional Equipment

The SE LUX has the following additional equipment to the SE:

*18" Merac (Silver Stone) Alloy Wheels
*Active Bending Headlamps with Headlamp Cleaning System
*Heated Washer Models
*Rear Park Assist
*Power Passenger Seat
*Heated Front Seats
*Chrome Mannquin on Centre Console
*Chronograph Instrument Dials
*Nordic Light Oak Trim
*Leather Faced Upholstry
*Luxury Floor Mats

Engines

For Model Year 2009 there will be three engines availible:
*2.4D
*D5
*T6(The T6 engine is not availible with the XC60 S)

afety

The XC60 is projected to includes traditional Volvo safety features that would include whiplash protection system, side impact protection system, roll stability control, dynamic stability and traction control, inflatable curtain), hill descent control, collision warning with brake support, active bi-xenon lights, and patented front, side, and rear structures. The SUV also has a safety system called City Safety which brakes the vehicle automatically when traveling under convert|18|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on. Volvo also implemented the system to assist in towing caravans and trailers.

Performance

The XC60 will be offered with a turbo charged six cylinder engine with a Haldex Traction all wheel drive system, and a 6-speed automatic. The turbo 3.0 I6 produces convert|285|hp|abbr=on and convert|295|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on. of torque.

XC60 Concept

The XC60 Concept is an auto show preview of the production XC60. It includes a glass roof and a newly styled grille, with a much larger Volvo symbol, new shifting mechanism, mechanical tail gate, and 20 inch rims. [http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2006/112_0701_volvo_xc60]

External links

* [http://www.volvocars.com/intl/campaigns/Misc/Pages/XC60Launch.aspx Official Volvo XC60 preview]
* [http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=25037 Ford Media press release on Volvo XC60 (Media.Ford.com)]
* [http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=25038 additional information from Ford Media press release on Volvo XC60 (Media.Ford.com)]
* [http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/News/0,,1369-1372_1534181,00.html "Volvo to rival X3, Cherokee"] , a Wheels24 article
* [http://www.xc60.org "Volvo XC60 unveiled"] , pictures and info (www.xc60.org)
* [http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2006/112_0701_volvo_xc60 "Volvo pulls wraps off XC60 Concept"] - Motor Trend magazine - December 14, 2006
* [http://www.uk-autonews.com/news.asp?story=Volvo_XC60_Concept_to_debut_at_Detroit_Show&item=1546 "Volvo XC60 Concept to debut at Detroit Show"] (www.uk-autonews.com)
* [http://www.volvo-xc60.com Volvo XC60]
* [http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/22/volvo-xc60-driving-shots-video/ Volvo XC60 Driving Shots Video]
* [http://www.volvocars.com/us/footer/about/NewsAndEvents/Pages/AllnewVolvoXC60.aspx Volvo US Website]