Volvo Launches XC60 SUV

By By: Vicky.in

The Indian wing of Volvo has just unwrapped its luxury SUV Volvo XC60 claiming to offer the latest state-of-art technology, unrivaled blend of style and power. The company is sure that Volvo SUV XC60 will write down a new track in the SUV sector in India. Volvo says that the car is fixed with the contemporary D5 Twin-Turbo diesel engine to offer the very much power. Further features include Turn with steering lights, instant traction TM, Power Tailgate, Laser Assisted Automatic Braking for city safety, Haldex All Wheel Drive and Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Advanced braking technologies, Hydraulic brake assist, Protective Advanced safety technologies.

The MD of the company said that Volvo XC60 tends to be a perfect blend of the company brand"s major elements like comfort, quality, safety and innovative crafting of Scandinavian design. The Volvo XC60 features are sure to make the watchers flat with looks and the performance is really a boon to the luxury car lovers. He expressed the hope that the car will make an advantage of competitive edge over others in the Indian luxury car market. The cost of this Volvo ranges is Rs39.5 lakhs in ex-showroom Delhi, Rs41.41 lakhs in ex-showroom Mumbai which will be available from the Volvo dealers all over the nation. The company was overwhelmed at the instant response to the pre-booking spree and the launch proved the faith and confidence reposed by the customers in India, said the MD. The company will be deriving the car as CBUs from its Belgium plant.

Volvo XC60 is in the prominence horizon ever since its global launch as it has already reaped 22 awards in various countries, of which the notables are - Best SUV at 000 + in Australia; Innovation for Safety Award in France; Innovation & Technology Award in Portugal; International Truck of the Year; in the US; Paul Pietsch Award for City Safety and Autoflotte Award in Germany: SUV of the Year in the UK; Golden Klaxon in Russia. In Malaysia the car won the Car of the Year award added by the recognition for Safety. Volvo claims that the car, designed on Scandinavian passion, is all set to make a new mark in the recent times.

There is a shoulder-line smooth curvaceous rear, trapezoidal grille, angle positioned lights on both sides of grille combined with headlamps and front wings; micro-optics and LED technology, and V-class bonnet. The interior is noted for its all driver oriented enacting dynamic drive, classy interior panels harmonized perfectly. There is two tone leather interiors on X theme of seats, having ergonomic design; side supports and comfortable padding in front and rear; integrated seat belts, floating centre console exclusive of Volvo; lockable glove box, high quality textile/leather upholstery, leather/classic wood steering wheels; flat folding three section rear seat.

Technically Volvo XC60 has 205hp and 420Nm torque, latest Twin-Turbo and Peizo high pressure technology; 5-cylinder for enhanced performance and less fuel consumption at 13.8 km/lit mileage. The car offers choices of Auto Brake alerts, adaptive Cruise Control, Driver Alert Control, Blind Spot Information system, Lane Departure Warning, Dolby Pro-logic II Dynaudio USB and iPod Music Interface and Bluetooth hands-free system.

Article Published On: Friday, November 26, 2010, 12:45 [IST]
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