The cabin of the Volvo XC60 gets a premium touch with Nappa leather upholstery, a neat and clean centre console with a large touchscreen display and a heads-up display (HUD). The SUV also gets Bowers and Wilkins audio system along with 360-degree camera view, semi-automatic parking and adaptive cruise control. An electronic rear seat fold function is there to easily enlarge the already spacious boot which also gets an electronically, hands-free controlled tailgate.
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The looks department
It gets a conventional SUV silhouette till the roof-end but the rear gets some futuristic curves. The front looks aggressive with large grill, having vertical slits, and its LED daytime running lights. Under the prominent wheel arches are beautiful alloys and the dual exhaust ports give a sporty appeal to the rear.
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Latest SUV in town
Swedish automaker Volvo launched its new XC60 SUV in India with a starting price tag of Rs 55.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The premium SUV shares signature design elements with its elder sibling the XC90 and claims to be the safest car launched this year (in 2017).
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Volvo XC60 rivals
The new Volvo XC60 is available in four exterior colour options -- black, white, brown and grey -- and three interior colour options - amber, maroon brown and blond. Assembled at the Volvo's Bengaluru plant, the new XC60 SUV will compete with the likes of the Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
(Text: Naveen Soni | TIMESOFINDIA.COM)
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Volvo XC60 safety features
Besides a host of passive safety features, the Volvo XC60 gets a list of active ones as well. It comes with a complete semi-autonomous drive system that includes run-off-road mitigation, autonomous braking and Volvo's Pilot Assist with a detection system for large animals, cyclists, pedestrians and other big objects.
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Under the hood
Propelling the new Volvo XC60 is the 2.0-litre, D5 diesel engine that churns out 235PS of power and a peak torque of 480Nm. The motor comes mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with all-wheel drive as standard and there is no manual transmission on offer. This is the only powertrain available with the new SUV in India but the company is expected to bring petrol options soon.
