Volvo SUV
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The Volvo SUV is the XC60. As a luxury crossover it does not resemble the station wagon appearance that Volvo is most famous for but has a unique styling that is still distinctively Volvo. The Volvo SUV is equally as a safety conscious as other Volvo vehicles, including a special City Safety driving system that will commence braking prior to a collision. With excellent handling and functionality the XC60 is a reliable and well made SUV crossover that has not forgotten the finer aspects of driving.
The Volvo SUV comes only in one trim equipped with a 3.0 liter turbocharged engine. The inline 6 offers up 281 horsepower with 295 pounds of torque. The all wheel drive is handsomely powered by the six speed automatic transmission that comes complete with manual control.
Power front seats, dual zone climate control, 5 passenger seating, cruise control, Bluetooth, and the MP3 input line are just the basics. Stability control, front side airbags, antilock brakes, automatic brake assist, side curtain airbags, whiplash reduction front seat features, lane departure alert system and blind spot warning system offer enhanced safety in a package that is great to look at and optimal for driving. The Volvo SUV combines the safety technology of today with the driving technology that makes it more fun than your standard luxury SUV.
The interior of the Volvo SUV is well laid out and certainly presents in an upscale fashion. The floating center stack is a sign of the innovation that is truly Volvo style and the oak trim is real. The rear seat is elevated to provide additional comfort and the 40/20/40 split offers numerous configurations for folding the seat down to make room for specialized cargo. The maximum cargo capacity of the Volvo SUV measures in at 67 cubic feet. While there are certainly SUVs with greater cargo space, the typical ways in which consumers tend to use crossovers will have ample room for hauling.
The Volvo SUV was put to the test in a slalom course and it was found to rank among the best with one of the tightest turning ratios on the market. With the high class styling and the safety features that keep you covered literally from head to toe the XC60 provides an excellent family vehicle with great features.
The ride on the highway is a bit under designed. It could have a smoother feel under the wheels especially considering that the Volvo SUV was designed as a family vehicle. Handling and responsiveness are not necessarily intertwined on the crossover and the numb feeling of the roadway is less than desirable.
As crossovers continue to venture out from designers' desks and into the showrooms it is remarkable how often one car company can get it almost perfect while others flounder. Volvo has been creating highly reliable vehicles with great safety features for more families that want more than the standard vehicle. The SUV is certainly no exception and it ranks among the best in its class of crossovers. For luxurious styling, good road performance, off road capabilities, and functional convenience the Volvo is a top pick among the selective consumer.
The Volvo SUV comes only in one trim equipped with a 3.0 liter turbocharged engine. The inline 6 offers up 281 horsepower with 295 pounds of torque. The all wheel drive is handsomely powered by the six speed automatic transmission that comes complete with manual control.
Power front seats, dual zone climate control, 5 passenger seating, cruise control, Bluetooth, and the MP3 input line are just the basics. Stability control, front side airbags, antilock brakes, automatic brake assist, side curtain airbags, whiplash reduction front seat features, lane departure alert system and blind spot warning system offer enhanced safety in a package that is great to look at and optimal for driving. The Volvo SUV combines the safety technology of today with the driving technology that makes it more fun than your standard luxury SUV.
The interior of the Volvo SUV is well laid out and certainly presents in an upscale fashion. The floating center stack is a sign of the innovation that is truly Volvo style and the oak trim is real. The rear seat is elevated to provide additional comfort and the 40/20/40 split offers numerous configurations for folding the seat down to make room for specialized cargo. The maximum cargo capacity of the Volvo SUV measures in at 67 cubic feet. While there are certainly SUVs with greater cargo space, the typical ways in which consumers tend to use crossovers will have ample room for hauling.
The Volvo SUV was put to the test in a slalom course and it was found to rank among the best with one of the tightest turning ratios on the market. With the high class styling and the safety features that keep you covered literally from head to toe the XC60 provides an excellent family vehicle with great features.
The ride on the highway is a bit under designed. It could have a smoother feel under the wheels especially considering that the Volvo SUV was designed as a family vehicle. Handling and responsiveness are not necessarily intertwined on the crossover and the numb feeling of the roadway is less than desirable.
As crossovers continue to venture out from designers' desks and into the showrooms it is remarkable how often one car company can get it almost perfect while others flounder. Volvo has been creating highly reliable vehicles with great safety features for more families that want more than the standard vehicle. The SUV is certainly no exception and it ranks among the best in its class of crossovers. For luxurious styling, good road performance, off road capabilities, and functional convenience the Volvo is a top pick among the selective consumer.
