Volvo Xc60 In Australia
Positioned as Volvos entry to the “small premium utility segment” the Volvo XC60 being releasing late Feb 2009 will take on the likes of Audi Q5 BMW X5 Acura RDX and the Infiniti EX35. Building upon its “safety first” tagline the company has added a variety of features that maximizes performance safety and fun to its newest model. It emphasizes hightech content style and unbeatable capability.
Luxurious Styling on the Inside Out
The Volvo XC60 being released on late Feb 2009 reflects the companys new design goals. Sporting a larger logo a broader shoulder line and a grille the XC60 presents a bold and muscular appeal. Yet despite its more pronounced styling the new automobile cannot be mistaken for anything but a Volvo. It integrates traditional styling cues that the company is renowned for. The exterior of the XC60 is eyecatching but it would be a mistake not to look into its interiors.
The vehicles interior features the slim center stack which was first introduced in the S40. It is furnished with your choice of brushed metal or matte wood. The seats are upholstered with the Xtheme a twotone leather stitched pattern that provides a choice of “cross county” “cross city” and “cross over”. As is expected from Volvo the seats of the XC60 not only provide sufficient support it is very comfortable as well.
Using a contrasting mix of materials including wood brushed metal softtouch plastics and leather the surface inside the cabin is undeniably luxurious and appealing. There is plenty of headroom in all seats as well as sufficient rear legroom. In addition the Volvo XC60s rear tailgate opening is designed to be the widest in its category. If the second row upright the model provides a generous 30.8 cubic feet of cargo. And if it is folded flat you will have enough space for almost anything you need to haul to and from your home.
Power and Performance
Sharing the basic architecture with its XC70 and S80 cousins the Volvo XC60 being releasing late Feb 2009 has an engine that is transversely mounted as well. The 3.0liter turbocharged inlinesix engine has a sixspeed automatic transmission an available sport mode and the capability to produce 281 hp. The 295 lbft of toque provides plentiful power in the rev engine. Acceleration is expectedly smooth and flawless.
Focus on Safety
Volvo automobiles are known for safety because of a reason: safety is its primary consideration. Although the Volvo XC60 being releasing late Feb 2009 is not a small car it provides a balanced ride that defies its built. Its steering is precise the chassis is designed to minimize body roll and the braking performance is excellent. The FourC option active chassis system will also provide drives with three settings including Advanced Comfort and Sport. It allows the driver to adjust the setting according to personal preference and road condition.
Research shows that 75 of accidents occur at low speeds. In an effort to mitigate these accidents Volvo introduced a feature aptly named “City Safety”. It uses a laser sensor that detects cars and other objects that are within 13 feet of the front bumper. The system will automatically apply the brakes if it determines that a collision is probable. The Volvo XC60 also uses other safety systems at high speeds. These features include a collision warning lanedeparture warning and trailertowing stability system.
About the writer: I am 23 year old student on my last year of study at the University of Sydney Sydney majoring in Information technology.
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