2010 Volvo XC60

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Introduction

Most people know of ABBA, the popular Swedish pop band from the 1970s that enjoyed a recent revival after its songs were used in the "Mama Mia!" musical and movie. Now it seems there's another Swedish export ready for a re-release -- and it's not Ace of Base. It's Volvo. Yes, Volvo is still building family wagons (how '70s!), but its new 2010 XC60 is as up-to-date and fashionable as a small premium crossover can be.





The popularity of small luxury crossovers has grown in recent years, with an increasing number of shoppers desiring vehicles that offer the utility of a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 in a more luxurious package. Volvo's 2010 XC60 meets this desire with a healthy dose of power and style (yes, really) while also boasting the safety-conscious design for which the brand is known.



In terms of size, the five-passenger XC60 is smaller than the brand's XC90 seven-passenger crossover SUV and roughly comparable to a BMW X3. To our eyes, the XC60 is to Volvo's lineup as Anni-Frid Lyngstad is to ABBA's, which is to say, it's the best-looking of the bunch. Underneath the distinctive, cleanly styled sheet metal is hardware related to the brand's latest S80 sedan, including the S80 T6's turbocharged inline-6 engine. Unlike the front-drive S80, though, the XC60 has standard all-wheel drive for enhanced traction.





Available in a single T6 trim level, the XC60 comes packed with plenty of amenities, including leather upholstery, an eight-speaker audio system and power front seats. You can also get cool-looking two-tone upholstery and real wood trim for the center stack to dress up the interior -- it's a hip Swedish counterpoint to the typically austere German designs. Another item of note is "City Safety." Utilizing a short-range infrared rangefinder, the City Safety system can detect an imminent low-speed frontal impact at up to 19 mph and either minimize the impact or avoid it entirely by automatically applying the XC60's brakes.

Could the XC60 be Volvo's "Mama Mia!," a chart-topping smash that takes discos -- er, the automotive world -- by storm? Well, probably not. You'll likely be disappointed by the XC60 T6's high MSRP, which is partially a result of having so much equipment as standard, and its disappointingly stiff ride. Meanwhile, there are plenty of other desirable choices in this segment, such as the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Infiniti EX35 and FX35 and Mercedes-Benz GLK350. Even so, the 2010 Volvo XC60 is a solid hit thanks to its combination of performance, convenience, style and safety. If you take one for a test-drive, just make sure to bring some ABBA tunes along for the ride.

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Technical Specification

Engine Name : 2.4i

Engine Type Description : Five-cylinder petrol

Power Train Front wheel drive

Number of cylinders : 5

Engine Displacement : 2435 cc

Engine Bore : 83 mm

Engine Stroke : 90 mm

Max Engine Power : 125 kW

Horsepower : 170 hp

Horsepower rev : 6000 rpm

Torque : 230 Nm

Torque rev : 4400 rpm


Performance

Acceleration (0-100)
Five-speed Geartronic transmission 8,8 s

Acceleration (0-100)
Five-speed manual gearbox 8,1 s

Maximum speed
Five-speed Geartronic transmission 215 km/h

Maximum speed
Five-speed manual gearbox 220 km/h

Fuel consumption (city)
Five-speed Geartronic transmission 13,1 l/100km

Fuel consumption (city)
Five-speed manual gearbox 12 l/100km

Fuel consumption (highway)
Five-speed Geartronic transmission 6,6 l/100km

Fuel consumption (highway)
Five-speed manual gearbox 6,3 l/100km

Fuel consumption (mixed)
Five-speed Geartronic transmission 9 l/100km

Fuel consumption (mixed)
Five-speed manual gearbox 8,4 l/100km

Emissions CO2
Five-speed Geartronic transmission 214 g/km

Emissions CO2
Five-speed manual gearbox 200 g/km

2009 Volvo XC60

By David Gluckman
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We got our first glimpse of the XC60 in concept guise at the 2007 Detroit show just over a year ago. The S40-based utility will make its production debut in Geneva next month.



The 2009 XC60 will be the brand's first foray into the increasingly crowded small premium crossover segment - it will join other alphanumeric utes like the BMW X3, Acura RDX, Land Rover LR2, and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK. Volvo hopes to appeal to current customers with the XC60 and sees it as the next step up for C30 buyers.

U.S.-bound XC60s will get motivation from Volvo's turbocharged inline-six T6 engine, which produces 281 hp. All-wheel drive will be standard.

The expected host of Volvo safety features is joined on the XC60 by a system called City Safe. When driving at low speeds the car will automatically apply the brakes if it senses an imminent collision. Volvo claims this is the first vehicle to offer such anti-rear-ending technology as standard. President and CEO Fredrik Arp even went as far as saying that this is "the safest Volvo ever."

The styling is a toned-down version of what we saw on the concept with a profile that Volvo describes as coupe-like (a la BMW's X6). The interior has the same Swedish cleanliness we're used to.