Volvo V60

Interiors of V60 welcomes in Charcoal upholstery covered seats with Anthracite Black & Quartz highlights on the remaining part. Advanced climate control system is fitted inside the cabin keeping check on air flow, including Electronic Climate Control (ECC), Interior Air Quality System (IAQS), Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) and more. Its plush indoors offer you boot space of 430-litres in the back wherein you can place the luggage which on further adding the small storage cabins expand in-an-all. Looking at the entertainment segment you will get astonished, it offers bluetooth handsfree system, Volvo on call app, DAB, 4x25W audio system with CD/MP3 player, radio, AUX input and six loudspeakers, 5-7 inch screen and much more. This is a complete entertainment for your long outings.

Coming to the designing part of V60, you will soon realize after looking at the profile the very sophisticated touch of Volvo brand value. Front bumper integrated radiator grille in u-shaped pattern that elongates to distinctively designed headlamps. Moreover, the rear part is more interesting portraying the sport tailpipe in chrome finish that enhances the dynamic characteristic of Volvo V60. Dual integrated tailpipes are beautifully crafted and set in perfect place complimenting the Scandavian precision engineering done to this car. Wheels comes fitted in the size range of 16-19 inch depending upon the variant you choose. Overall proportions of the car is measured as 4635mm x 1825mm x 1484mm (L x W x H) along with the wheelbase of 2776mm.

Volvo V60 comes with a vast array of engine options for you, equipped in five trim levels – Standard, Kinetic, Momentum, Summum and R-Design. Totally depends on you which fuel compatible engine you want to go for; diesel, petrol or flex fuel. The maximum power output across all the engine is given in the range of 115 hp at 3600 rpm to 304 hp at 5600 rpm along with the peak torque ranging from 270 Nm between 1750 to 2500 rpm to 440 Nm between 2100 to 4200 rpm. Furthermore, discretion is offered in the drive wheel pattern (FWD/AWD) mated with advanced technologies and six-speed geartronic and manual transmission. 3.0-litre engine doesn't disappoint you when it comes to pick up numbers, you can cover 0-100 kmph speed mark with this engine in 6.0 seconds at the earliest. Moreover, you can attain best fuel economy going for 1.6-litre 115 hp diesel engine that delivers mileage of 4.5 l/100km in combined driving cycle.

The Swedish automakers have not compromised about the safety aspect of its passengers and have equipped the car with various advanced protective technologies. Few of them includes roll over protection system, side impact protection system, TPMS, active high beam, driver alert control, lane departure warning and much more. The advanced braking and handling system assist you in keeping the vehicle in track without losing control over it in extreme conditions. DSTC, ASC, CTC, sport mode and Engine Drag Control are few among them. In addition, you can also ptotect your car from prying eyes or thefts taking use of automatic door locking, global locking and closing, immobilizer, personal car communicator (PCC), laminated windows and remote controlled panic alarm.

Verdict:

Volvo V60 is a stylish car, comfortable to sit in and laden with plenty of safety features inside. Falls slightly short on fuel economy and boot count.