2014 Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 was launched with high hopes for the Swedish company, capitalising on the small crossover vehicle market. The XC60 is a 5-seater crossover SUV that is aimed at attracting luxury-brand buyers. The XC60 T6 is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-6 engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic with manual-shifting capability, and an all-wheel-drive system without low-range gearing. The XC60 T5 model comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel-drive. The smallest XC model includes safety technology, Volvo's City Safety system, designed to help a driver avoid a collision at under 30 kph, or reduce the speed of impact at higher speeds by hitting the brakes if the vehicle in front suddenly stops and City Safety determines that a collision is likely. Other safety features on the XC60 is Pre-Prepared Restraints that uses a laser sensor that interacts with other technology to control the airbags and adaptive seatbelt load limiters. Other... Read More