Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Salon
- Features of the new Volvo V60 Cross Country
- Security systems
- Cost and configuration Volvo V60 Cross Country 2016
The Swedish car brand Volvo is at the forefront of the creation of station wagons, distinguished by the presence of good off-road qualities. The first such car was the V70 Cross Country, which officially debuted in 1997. By the way, this model is still present in the company's lineup and has whole armies of fans around the world, including Russia.
In late 2014, Volvo decided to expand its off-road station wagon lineup with the introduction of the V60 Cross Country, which was shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show that same year. The car was built on the basis of the classic V60 station wagon, which received increased ground clearance, plastic bumper covers, and larger wheels.
As the manufacturer notes, the V60 Cross Country model is a powerful, stylish car that offers the driver a high level of comfort regardless of the road surface under his wheels.
Volvo designers and designers have managed to create a stylish, bright and memorable car with a traditionally high level of safety, good off-road capabilities and a rich level of equipment. By and large, the station wagon has no direct competitors in its price category, however, if you forget that we are facing a premium brand, among the competitors will be the Japanese brand Subaru, in the model range of which there is a good and similar station wagon - Outback.
Exterior of the new Volvo V60 Cross Country
When looking at the new V60 Cross Country, one cannot fail to note the work of the designers of the Swedish brand, who managed to create a truly original, stylish and memorable exterior, which is quite capable of claiming the title of the most attractive station wagon. The front of the car flaunts stylish head optics with xenon and LEDs, an original radiator grill with large honeycombs and a center logo of the automaker.
In addition, the "muzzle" of the car received an attractive front bumper, which is fitted with large strips of LED fog lights. The profile of the station wagon vaguely resembles the external appearance of the crossover, which is facilitated by large wheel arches, an original plastic body kit, large rims with a diameter of 18-19 inches, as well as high-set windows, rather large doors and large mugs of side mirrors.
The rear of the V60 Cross Country is distinguished by the presence of a large fifth door, original vertical position lights, as well as stylish exhaust pipes.
Vehicle dimensions are:
- Length - 4640 mm;
- Width - 1900 mm;
- Height - 1550 mm;
- Wheelbase - 2770 mm.
Separately, it is worth noting the presence of a truly off-road clearance, which is 201 mm. - thanks to this, the station wagon confidently storms not only high curbs, but also feels great on a broken country road.
Interior Volvo V60 Cross Country 2016
The interior of the Cross Country off-road modification completely repeats that in the standard version of the V60 - everything is simple, stylish, functional and expensive. Being in the salon of the station wagon for the first time, you involuntarily note the excellent quality of every detail, every button and stitch.
Finishing materials are beyond praise - the plastic is soft even where competitors do not hesitate to use a cheaper one - hard, the fit of the parts is perfect, the gaps between the joints are minimal, and each button not only looks expensive, but is pressed with a “family” pleasant effort.
The front panel is made in a minimalistic style, which is slightly diluted by the original "floating" center console. The dashboard design can be changed to suit the mood, and all information displayed on it is read instantly, so that the driver does not have to be distracted from the road for a long time.
The front seats can be safely called reference - they have the optimal ratio of density, girth and softness. A person of absolutely any size and height will be able to sit behind the wheel of a car without much effort, which is facilitated by a large number of seat and steering column adjustments. The steering wheel itself has an optimal diameter and has a slightly convex section, thanks to which it lies “like a glove” in the hands.
The back row seats are no less comfortable and can accommodate three adult passengers, but there is not so much free space here by the standards of D-class cars.
The volume of the trunk is relatively small and amounts to 430 liters, while it can be increased by folding the backrests of the rear row, which are divided not into two, but into three sections, which deserves special praise. Thus, there is no need to "evacuate" all passengers to transport the long length.
2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country specs
The V60 Cross Country uses the Ford EUCD platform sibling to the classic station wagon, which assumes a fully independent suspension, represented by a MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link at the rear. All four wheels of the station wagon are equipped with ventilated disc brakes, which provides more efficient braking. On the Russian market, the car is represented by three engines - a pair of diesel engines and one gasoline engine.
Diesel power units are presented:
- 2-liter four-cylinder developing 150 hp. and 350Nm of torque, which is enough for confident driving not only on city roads, but also on country roads. The fuel consumption of this equipment is only 4.6 l / 100 km on the combined cycle. The maximum declared speed is 205 km / h and the acceleration from 0 to 100 takes 9.1 seconds.
- 2-liter four-cylinder, but already producing 190 hp. at 420 Nm. The fuel consumption is 5.7 l / 100 km, while the acceleration from 0 to 100 takes 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed is also 205 km / h.
The petrol engine is a 2.5-liter petrol engine that produces 350 Nm of torque and develops 249 hp. In this version, the engine is equipped with a turbocharger and a direct injection system. The acceleration dynamics are impressive - just 7.1 seconds. from 0 to 100, and the maximum speed is limited to 210 km / h. Despite the rather impressive characteristics, the engine is notable for good economy, consuming 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle.
All motors comply with Euro-6 environmental standards and are aggregated with an automatic 6-speed gearbox. It is worth noting that in the case of a 150-horsepower diesel engine, the car is equipped with front-wheel drive, while a 190-horsepower diesel engine and a 249-horsepower petrol engine are equipped with a proprietary four-wheel drive system. Optionally, the car can be equipped with adaptive shock absorbers, which makes driving in the car more comfortable.
Safety Volvo V60 Cross Country 2016
Safety is the main feature of absolutely all Volvo cars, to which Swedish designers and engineers will pay the most attention. For example, the V60Cross Country uses the IntelliSafe system, designed to protect not only those who are inside the car, but also those outside it - for example, the automatic detection of pedestrians and motorists. The CitySafety system deserves special attention, which prevents collisions with other cars when driving at speeds up to 50 km / h.
In addition, the car uses systems for tracking the driver's condition, monitoring "blind" zones, as well as warning the driver about moving vehicles in an intersecting direction, which will allow you to more confidently leave a tight parking space, even if the driver is very limited in vision.
Traditionally, the station wagon is equipped with a stabilization system, an anti-lock system, as well as directional stability, and this is not to mention seat belts with pretensioners and ISOFIX child anchorages.
2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country price and configuration
In Russia, the car is presented in three trim levels: Kinetic, Momentum and Summum. It should be noted right away that already in the basic version, the station wagon flaunts a large number of options, including:
- In-cabin filter;
- Climate control;
- Immobilizer and proprietary anti-theft system;
- Full power accessories;
- Multimedia system with 5-inch display;
- Front and side airbags;
- ABS, EBA, DSTC, IDIS systems;
- Heated first row seats;
- Light alloy wheels R16;
- Electronic parking brake.
The cost of the Volvo V60Cross Country in the Kinetic configuration starts at $ 33.1 thousand (about 2.155 million rubles).
In Momentum and Summum versions, the car is additionally equipped with:
- cruise control;
- audio control buttons on the steering wheel;
- light alloy wheels R17;
- large display of the multimedia system with a diagonal of 8 inches;
- electric driver's seat;
- higher quality audio package;
- dual-zone climate control;
- LED fog lights;
- bi-xenon light of head optics.
The cost of complete sets Momentum and Summum is 33.9 thousand dollars (2.205 million rubles) and 35.6 thousand dollars (2.32 million rubles), respectively. Additionally, the manufacturer offers a wide range of additional equipment and body paint options.
The Volvo V60Cross Country is an original and unlike any other estate car, offering the driver a benchmark level of safety, comfort and handling.
The car is able to become the ideal companion under any road conditions, and also easily fulfill the role of the only car in the family. The only weak point of the Swede can be considered its cost, which is comparable to larger and no less status models, including the Audi A4 allroad quattro, which has not only higher power, but also has a lower cost.
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