VOLVO XC60 test drive since 2008 SUV

Volvo XC60 T6 AWD from 2,245,000 rubles.

The first test of the City Safety proprietary system, installed on a powerful Volvo XC60 T6 AWD, was without much risk. The crossover accelerated to 20 km/h and was sent to a two -meter plastic pole. When two meters left before the obstacle, Volvo slowed down, as they say, in the floor. Safety belt painfully dug into the shoulder

A total of 7.3 C requires Volvo XC60 T6 AWD to overcome the iconic line of 100 km/h. Notice, this is not about a charged hatchback, but about a crossover, which in the Swedish company itself is called Small Premium Utility. Such a magnificent dynamics premium utilitarian vehicle is required by a transversely located 6 -cylinder 24 -valve gasoline engine that outstands the mountain of 304 liters. With. The maximum torque is achieved in the range of 2100-4200 min-1.

True, you have to pay for everything in our mortal world. For the opportunity to quickly move in space, the owner of the XC60 T6 is forced to become a frequent visitor to gas stations with solidly elevated gasoline. According to passport data, in the city the car consumes 15.2 liters. But this is according to the passport, and in life to those who dream of acquiring a really great Volvo, you must be prepared for all twenty. As they say, you quickly go a lot.

Another reverse side of speed is the need for a reliable stop. And for this, the Volvo XC60 T6 AWD has everything you need. The time of our tests successfully coincided with the strongest snowfalls. You can not come up with the best to check the brake systems. I will make a reservation right away, the crossover was almost impeccable. Full -wheel drive is installed on all versions of XC60 there are no exceptions. But this is not the most curious. Of greatest interest was the City Safety system, which independently determines whether the speed of movement is reduced in front of the coming car or it completely stopped. If the situation can be potentially dangerous, the artificial brain does not take decisive action. On the windshield, a blinking red strip occurs in front of the driver and a sharp intermittent sound is carried along the cabin. Usually this is enough for a person to begin braking.

When the computer believes that it is already pointless to rely on two -legged, the braking begins automatically. We experienced this in a closed area covered with a decent layer of snow. Having accelerated up to twenty kilometers, the driver deliberately removed his leg from the brake pedal. The car, as if nothing had happened, rolled to a two -meter pole depicting an obstacle. The collision seemed inevitable, but suddenly the car changed his mind and stood in place. City Safety will not save at high speed it is effective up to 30 km/h. But this is enough to prevent numerous small accidents in traffic jams.

The Volvo XC60 seemed to us a very interesting car, so we decided to get to know him better: for two -month operation we took the diesel version to the editor. Reports will appear in the following numbers.


Driving
Due to the complete drive and the powerful motor, the Volvo XC60 management is not much different from the control of the charged hatchback. The car with lightning speed performs the driver’s commands. It is fast and is distinguished by one hundred percent obedience.

Salon
The interior of the crossover is a successful and at the same time paradoxical combination of the Spartan style and luxury.

Comfort
This car has everything to provide comfortable movement to both the driver and four passengers.

Safety
To blame Volvo of weak protection of people in their cars is about the same as calling the world of bullet shooting champion to a duel.

Price
It can be safely argued that in its level this crossover fully corresponds to the concept of premium class. But, damn it, why is it so expensive?!


Advantages and disadvantages
+ In this car, everything is fine and the motor, and the body, and the interior.
- At minus 25, the lock of the right front door freezes.


Technical science characteristics
Mark and model - Volvo XC60 T6 AWD
Dimensions - 4627x1891x1713 mm
Engine - gasoline, 6 -cylinder, 2953 cm3, 304 hp at 5600 min-1
Transmission - automatic, 6 -speed
Dynamics - 210 km/h; 7.3 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Audi Q5, BMW X3


Author: Stanislav Pavlov
Photo: Sergey Krestov

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [March 2011]