2011 Volvo XC60

2011 Volvo XC60 Front Angle View

2011 Volvo XC60 Front Side View

2011 Volvo XC60 Front View

2011 Volvo XC60 Rear Side Top View

2011 Volvo XC60 Rear Side View

2011 Volvo XC60 Side View

Volvo launched an entirely new entry-level 2009 again called XC60 crossover. The Swedish automaker describes the car as the safest Volvo ever “, which means that a party to the call from a company only that built says.

The model is a direct answer to Acura RDX, BMW X3 and Infiniti EX 35th It is much more popular on the XC60 concept car is based.

“This vehicle is loaded with more emotion and more energy than any other Volvo. We raise our design DNA to an entirely new level by literally turning the visual volume.” Says Volvo Cars Design Director Steve Mattin. “If you say you recognize a Volvo from a hundred feet away today, I dare say the XC60 radiates a clear Volvo presence of at least twice that distance.”

As a reminder now-defunct Premier Automotive Group of Ford’s strategy, the XC60 is expected that the platform with the Land Rover LR2 parts.

The new Volvo XC60 offers a choice of two engines for North America: the base 3.2-liter V6 to 240 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque generated, the T6 turbo, deliver 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque produced.

The Base 3.2 trim level and 3.2 R-Design comes with either front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive. The choice of the flagship T6 AWD’ll automatically.

The return is 3.2-liter V6 trim atmospheric 18 City, 25 highway in FWD and 18 city, 24 highway with AWD. The more powerful T6 AWD is rated at 17 city and 22 mpg highway.

(Europe has two variants of the D5 turbodiesel, producing 185 hp and 163).

The big news when it comes to safety, “City Safety – a unique feature for low-speed collisions, the most common are to avoid stop-and-go commuting. If the vehicle reacts to the vehicle in front-wheel drive and the driver fails, the car brakes itself.

The XC60 is equipped with City Safety, as well as ABS, daytime running lights, dynamic stability and traction control with anti-slip, an Intelligent Driver Information System, and more security.

Optional safety equipment includes xenon headlights, Collision Warning with Auto Brake and adaptive cruise control.

In terms of technology and entertainment features, the XC60 comes standard with power everything, cruise control, heated mirrors and electronics, self-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth, HD Radio, iPod interface, Sirius Radio and much more.

Options include a premium sound system, rear park-assist camera, navigation system, rain sensor windshield and a blind spot warnings.