Car Volvo XC60: specifications, review and reviews

The crossover Segment is considered most promising. Especially intensively developed sub-segments of compact and subcompact models. One of the representatives of the first is the Volvo XC60.

Origins

This car is a compact crossover luxury. The prototype of the XC60 Concept was presented in 2007 It was created based on the compact C30. The production car appeared in the following year.

Platform

The Car is designed on the platform of Volvo Y20. It was created on the basis of common for Mazda, Land Rover and Ford EUCD platform. The last two letters of the name indicate that it is intended for vehicles of classes C and D.

The Y20 Platform came to replace the P2, which was also a version of the EUCD. From 1998 he created models such as the S60 c 2000, S80 1998 - 2016, V70 c 2000, c 2000 XC70, XC90 2002 - 2014 and XC60 since 2008

Starting in 2014, the flagship Volvo models presented S90, V90 and XC90 use the new, common platform, called SPA manufacturer.

However, despite the fact that the platform is not only used on Volvo XC60 specifications still differ significantly from the platform models.

Engines

Gamma engines, the Volvo XC60 is focused more on diesel engines.

• D 5204 T7 (D3) is the easiest powerplant offered for the car. He is represented by the 2 liter diesel five-cylinder turbocharged engine capacity of 136 HP with a torque of 400 Nm (350 Nm in 2013). There was also a version increased to 163 HP of power.
• D 4204 T4 (D3) were used with 2015, Therefore, power modification brought to 150 HP
• D 5244 T16, D 5244 T17, D 5244 T5 (D4) is the average on the technical parameters of diesel in the range. It is also equipped with a turbocharger. The volume is 2.4 litres, power-163 BHP torque-420 Nm.
• In 2013, power D 5244 T12 (D4) increased to 181 HP
• In 2015 the engine D 5244 T21 (D4) again upgraded, increasing power by 9 HP.
• D 5244 T15 (D5) flagship diesel powertrain XC60 has the same design and volume as D4, but is characterized by increased boost pressure, through which power, in comparison, increased to 215 HP, and torque — to 440 Nm.
• In 2015, the engine for the older diesel model D 5244 T20 (D5) is also updated. As a result, power increased by 5 HP

There are only 2 petrol configuration.

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• B 4204 T7 (T5) is a four-cylinder inline power unit layout has a volume of 2 liters and equipped with a turbocharger. This allows him to develop 240 HP and 320 Nm.
• B 4204 T11 (T5) - upgraded motor Postretirement machine. Power increased by 5 HP, They were equipped with a machine until 2015.
• B 5254 T12 (T5) has the same configuration, but more on 0.5 l volume. The difference in power is in favor of a larger motor only 4 HP and 10 Nm torque. This motor is suggested for modifying T5 with 2 liter engines to choose from until 2015 and after that the engine was replaced.
• B 6304 T4 (T6) is the most powerful engine in the XC60 range. It is a six-cylinder inline engine capacity of 3 litres with twin turbo. Capacity of 304 HP, torque of 440 Nm.
• B 4204 T9 (T6) came to replace previous this year. It has the same configuration, volume and torque, but surpasses it in power for 2 HP
• B 6324 S5 - naturally aspirated inline six-cylinder engine was available until 2012, Its capacity of 243 HP and torque is 320 Nm.

Drivetrain

All powertrains except postrational versions of D3 and T6, to complement the six-speed automatic transmission. For 2 litre and 3 litre petrol engines from 2015 use eight-speed automatic.

In addition to the XC60 offers two types of drive: full (for 2.4 l diesels and powerful petrol engines) and front (for the most humble powertrain: 2 l petrol and diesel).

Interior

Considering the model has a salon, the appropriate premium models in this segment. Journalists and users report good ergonomics and high quality finishing materials, despite their simplicity. Particularly praised the front seats. The space on the back row is considered insufficient.

Technical parameters

Technical characteristics of Volvo XC60 (diesel) previous version (2 years) the most humble. It can accelerate up to 185 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h in 11,2 s.

The Best performance is the modification of T6 Volvo XC60 2016. Specifications: acceleration to 100 km/h is 6.9 s, speed is 210 km/h.

Modernization

In its original form the car was produced for six years. In 2013 was presented restyled version of the Volvo XC60. Technical characteristics have increased due to the replacement of most engines. The transformation also touched the design of the front and rear parts of the body. The interior included shift paddles and an electronic instrument panel.

In the 2015 - 2016 produced the modernization of engines. However, the performance of most versions of almostchanged. Most increased specifications of Volvo XC60 (2,4 diesel). A small increase in performance is due to the fact that the modernization was focused on improving the sustainability and efficiency of the engines.

Cost

The Price of the basic specification with the motor D3 is slightly more than 2.3 million rubles, and the most expensive version with the engine T6 sold from 2.9 million rubles.

Market Place

In the class of compact luxury crossovers there is quite intense competition, involving also the Volvo XC60. Specifications, ground clearance and other parameters correspond to the models in this segment. However, it formed the major group of models that represented the German premium cars. This is a BMW X3, which is the first representative of this class (introduced in 2003), as well as Mercedes-Benz GLC (until last year, the GLK), and Audi Q5, which is on the market since 2008 with 2004 Cadillac SRX release (this year XT5), with a 2007 market Infiniti EX. In addition, this segment is still intensively expanding: in 2013 Porsche released the Macan, 2014 - the Lexus NX. In such circumstances, it is difficult to take a leading position Volvo XC60. Technical characteristics, price and functionality have allowed him to become the most popular model of the manufacturer from 2009 to 2015, nearly for the whole period of production of the car.

Reviews

This vehicle is on the market for about 9 years, so have accumulated sufficient operating experience. Most users appreciate the Volvo XC60. Technical characteristics, design and functionality to suit many. Most complaints on the reliability of the car. Most often, total engine failure, and there are various faults related to attachment, and with the motor. There are problems with the systems of the cabin. Some say rough work 6-speed transmission. In addition, users are dissatisfied with the service quality of the official services.

Perspectives

This year there were reports about the development of the second generation model, the Volvo XC60. Specifications (estimated) and the design is not yet available to the General public.