Volvo has officially launched the all-new Volvo XC60. The SUV was first premiered at the 2010 Autocar Performance Show earlier this month. The XC60 will be the first vehicle in a new generation of the contemporary crossover segment and is touted to be one of the safest cars across all categories.
The XC60 will be powered by the latest generation D5 twin-turbo diesel engine, churning out 205bhp and 42.82kgm of torque which will be available from as low as 1500rpm to 3250rpm. The figures are impressive and the XC60 is pretty quick for a vehicle its size and weight, with the 0-60kph mark coming up in 4.48sec and breaching the 100kph mark in 9.57sec.
The SUV comes loaded with unique safety features like Blind Spot Information System, Lane Departure Warning, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Auto Brakes (optional). In addition, it also features radar and camera-assisted Automatic Braking, Roll Stability Control, Hill Descent Control, Whiplash Protection System, Adaptive Brake Light and Ready Alert Brakes, making it one of the world’s safest cars.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Paul de Voijs, Managing Director, Volvo Auto India, said, "Volvo XC60 is a perfect embodiment of our brand’s core attributes of safety, comfort, quality, Scandinavian design and innovation. Heart-stopping looks coupled with innovative technology and off-road capabilities, it is a perfect blend of style and practicality. We are confident that in India, Volvo XC60 will give us a competitive edge in its segment.”
The Volvo XC60 carries a price tag of Rs 39.5lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), making it an exciting crossover to look at.
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