| by Uncle Sha | 26th Dec 2009 |
Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Volvo.
Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008. North American models went on sale in early 2009 as a 2010 model[4], with a base MSRP of $37,200USD.
In April 2010, an R-Design variant of the XC60 will be available, featuring a color-matching body kit, stiffer chassis and damping, and other unique exterior/interior trim.
UK MY2010 vehicles include 2.4D, D5, and T6 engines.
US models include 3.2 FWD and T6 AWD. Canada models include 3.2 FWD, 3.2 AWD, and T6 AWD.
Australian models include D5 AWD and T6 AWD.
The DRIVe models feature stop/start technology. The D5 engines feature a particle filter.
Safety
The XC60 is projected to include traditional Volvo safety features that would include whiplash protection system, side impact protection system, roll stability control, dynamic stability and traction control, inflatable curtain, hill descent control, collision warning with brake support, active bi-xenon lights, and patented front, side, and rear structures.
The XC60 also introduces a new technology feature that Volvo has named City Safety. The system is described as a driver support system with the goal of preventing or mitigating vehicle-on-vehicle collisions below 30 km/h (19 mph); it does so through the use of a closing velocity sensor that helps determine whether a collision is likely.
Depending on the speed, if a collision is likely, the Volvo’s computer system will either prepare the car to brake or automatically brake the vehicle to avoid or mitigate a rear-end collision.
Volvo also implemented the system to assist in towing caravans and trailers.
