The Volvo introduced a new SUV in their luxury SUV lineup for the year 2017, the Volvo XC60. This new model is said to bring redefine comfort, convenience and safety for an SUV.
In general, SUVs are considered to be bulky vehicles that are mostly required to travel on rough terrain or some off-road recreational purposes. As a result, SUV buyers don’t expect much aesthetic appeal, but with the new Volvo SUV, they have designed a modern day SUV with good looks and equally good off-road and in-city performance.
Built for all roads, and all weather, the award-winning XC60 combines refinement with the capability to take you anywhere. Other than its aesthetic appeal inside and out, the most significant quality of the Volvo XC60 is its fuel efficiency, making it an ideal purchase for the UAE region. It is also been awarded the Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS grant for this year.
The Volvo XC60 is available in three trim levels; Dynamic, Inscription and R-Design. Here is a full review of the 2017 Volvo XC60 in terms of its dominant features including its exterior and interior design, powertrain, fuel efficiency along with other specifications.
Design of the 2017 Volvo XC60
While retaining its somewhat basic SUV features, it is designed to have some unique aspects that helps to allow the Volvo XC60 to stand out from the rest of the typical SUV models. It has a bold exterior, aided with its expressive headlights and a dashing hood. Inside of the Volvo CX60 is equally ravishing, giving a highly premium feel about the SUV as a whole..
Exterior Design
The exterior is said to show a “dynamic design that meets an elegant style.” It is not a large SUV by its size and this has actually helped Volvo cover the finest details of design in a very effective manner.
With a bold exterior, aluminum inlays, ergonomic leather sport seats and a host of exceptional standard features, you’ll enjoy driving the self-confident Volvo SUV with an edge.
The built of the new Volvo as a smart SUV is centered to having all the characteristics an SUV enthusiast demands including appealing aesthetics, affordable price and remarkable fuel efficiency, making it an ideal SUV to own in the city. The exterior of the Volvo XC60 is available in twelve distinct colours.
Interior Design
The meticulously crafted interior feature details such as leather comfort seats, walnut inlays and a state-of-the-art infotainment system.
In order to make room in the cabin for cargo or more passengers, there is a feature of just folding down the interior seating that allows the cargo space to increase over 67.4 cubic feet. This free space can help you to transport large load as well as people.
The Volvo XC60 also offers a raised driving position which most of the SUV enthusiasts looks for while buying an SUV. The seats are well-proportioned and highly adjustable for a comfortable driving experience especially on long adventure trips.
Superb Powertrain of Volvo XC60
In line with its promising design and built, the performance and powertrain is equally impressive. Each trim level of this four-door smart SUV have a range of unique attributes, giving buyers the liberty of choosing the one that appeals to them alone.
Some of the engine specification of the 2017 Volvo XC60 include as follows:
Engine Type: 2.0-liter direct-injected supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder
Horsepower: 240 – 302HP
Torque: 295 lb. ft.
Transmission: 8-speed automatic gearbox
What makes the Volvo XC60 great is its diversity of powertrain in different trim levels that cannot be found in any other models in its competition. If you want a base variant then go for T5 Dynamic AWD and if you want to own a high-end trim level, T6 R-Design AWD is the one for you with an I-4 turbo/supercharger engine.
Fuel Efficiency Characteristics
As mentioned before, fuel efficiency is the most appealing quality of the Volvo XC60. It offers fuel economy of 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, however, the fuel efficiency differs for different trim levels of the Volvo XC60. The fact that makes it so fuel efficiency is the contribution of a number of technical features found in the new Volvo SUV. These includes following:
- Drive-E Powertrain
The Drive-E features a highly effective dust and pollen filter that closes the vents when necessary. Plus, an Interior Air Quality System uses an active carbon filter to help protect you from harmful gases and unpleasant odors, so you can breathe easy.
Furthermore, with the ECO+ function, which can be quickly activated to reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%, depending on your driving style and the climate conditions. A start/stop capability will stop the engine when the vehicle comes to a standstill to conserve fuel.
- Fuel-efficient Gear Ratios
An 8-speed automatic gearbox makes our Drive-E engine, now available with AWD, more efficient than ever. The advanced gearbox results in quiet, smooth shifts for optimal durability and maximum efficiency. Plus, best-in-class fuel-saving technology across the range reinforces our environmentally friendly approach.
- Refined Aerodynamics
Fuel efficiency also depends on how the car body is structured. The Volvo XC60 is designed to be safer and fuel efficient in performance. Being an SUV, it is designed to be sleeker and more agile for it to cut through the wind resistance and friction seamlessly.
Safety and Technological Features
The Volvo XC60 is equipped with advanced technological and safety features that come as standard for this SUV.
In terms of technology, the instrument panel has all the necessary features. For infotainment, there are 12 high-fidelity loudspeakers, state of the art amplification and rich bass performance that brings superior audio performance.
Through Sensus, the driver and passengers can control information, entertainment and safety features with just a touch of a button. Its advanced navigational system with capabilities like 3D imaging, voice recognition, routing options and built-in apps like Find Parking are showcased right into your display.
Following are some of the safety features found in the Volvo XC60:
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
- Rear Parking Sensor and Back Up Camera
- Volvo On Call Engine Remote Start
- Navigation with Real Time Traffic
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Leather Seats with Driver Seat Memory
- Wi-Fi Hotspot with On-Board Apps
- Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Price of the 2017 Volvo XC60
The new Volvo XC60 is the all-terrain SUV that is available in the UAE region, at a starting price of AED 180,000.
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