Volvo S60 Cross Country - variation of Swedishautoconcern on the off-road sedan theme. The S60 has been around for quite some time and competes with cars in the C-Class. All sedans and station wagons in this segment are very similar to each other from the technical side, differ only in appearance and price. The company Volvo has decided to stand out and create a truly new class of car. There are no similar models of any of the competitive brands.
Cross Country is built on the basis of the usual S60 andIt is produced only in the all-wheel drive version. The body of the new S60 has two options: sedan and wagon. If the wagon in its class has a similar competitor in the face of the A6 Allroad, then the off-road sedan car world has not yet seen. Of course, various companies provide their clients with services for reincarnation and tuning their cars. But the serial production of similar started only Volvo. The idea to make a crossover sedan Volvo Cross Country S60 was at least interesting and fresh. What happened from this venture from the company "Volvo" - you can learn from this article.
Describe the exterior and interior of this car - it means repeating the words about the usual S60. Therefore, briefly note the main points and changes that touched the body and interior.
Cross Country almost completely repeats the formshis traveling companion. The same modern and stylish body of the new generation, the same convex front lights and grille. But the car looked completely different. If the road version of the S60 is a mundane and low car with a fairly quiet design, the off-road version causes quite different feelings and emotions. The elegance of the car disappeared, but in return there was a sense of purpose and sportiness.
The model was higher by as much as 65 mm, soThe ground clearance of the Volvo S60 Cross Country is 200 mm. This road clearance can be envied by many modern crossovers. Substantially rising above the ground, the car received huge 19-inch wheels. Bumpers and wheel arches received additional plastic protection in the form of a body kit. These elements give the car a fighting appearance - now it's not that quiet urban sedan. S60 all the way shows that it will cope with any goal of the owner and will take passengers comfortably.
The rear of the car also remained without visiblechanges, except for plastic linings, protecting the body from dirt, stones and snow. At least, so assure the producers. But it all depends on the driving style and conditions - in Russia you can find places in which no plastic protection can withstand.
The salon also does not become some kind of revelation - it completely repeats the interior space of the usual S60 Cross Country.
At the first glance at the dashboard immediatelyits severity and ergonomics are noted. Each element, each button is in its place and does not cause censures. It seems that Volvo specially for years conducted surveys of owners and figured out the preferred location of all controls - so everything is correctly done and does not raise questions. The color scheme is one-color and low-key. In the cabin nothing hints at luxury and pretentiousness - the company "Volvo" to prove its elitism to anything, everyone knows everything. The interior is sheathed with leather and expensive materials, the quality of panel assembly and noise insulation does not cause any claims. In the middle of the center console is a touch screen, responsible for the operation of the multimedia system and navigation. The instrument panel and the steering wheel are identical to those in the road sedan.
But the seats are different from the strictly designedinterior. They have a strong lateral support and a lot of adjustments. When boarding the car, it seems that this is not a high-rider with high clearance, but a sports coupe.
"Volvo" without numerous auxiliarysystems - this is not the "Volvo". This concept has not bypassed the Volvo S60 Cross Country. The sedan is stuffed with a set of all imaginable and inconceivable systems, assistants and functions. Thanks to these systems, the safety and functionality of the car is at a very high level. Of the standard elements are parktronics, heated seats and mirrors, dual-zone climate control.
Understand the management of them will not take too long: the creators finally took care of the customers and made understandable and intelligible controls.
Also, the driver is available Torque Vectoring and CornerTraction Control. These systems monitor safety in the sport mode of driving. Even if you want to polyhat - "Volvo" as an older brother will monitor all movements and suppress dangerous or incorrect.
Now a little about the sad.Only one Volvo S60 Cross Country is available. Universal V60 this plan is more diverse: it offers three engines. The sedan is only in one complete set with the turbo engine of 2,5 liters. Engine power is 249 horsepower. Gear box - six-speed automatic.
Sedan-crossover is produced both in all-wheel drive, and in the front-wheel drive version for economical customers. Models with front-wheel drive have the same clearance, which is important for customers.
The sports potential of the car is revealed inroad. After pressing the pedal, "Volvo" reaches 100 km / h in 7 seconds. 5 cylinders powerfully roar under the hood and try to show all their might in the matter. However, for safety reasons (the same Volvo), the creators limited the maximum speed to 210 km / h by electronic means. According to manufacturers, the car's consumption does not exceed 9 liters per 100 kilometers.
Good indicators of dynamics also complementscross-country Volvo S60 Cross Country. The owners' comments tell us about the practicality of this car. He will cope with a small off-road, excellent acceleration, which is suitable for long trips. In addition, the S60 remains a four-door sedan, in which you can put the family and go on vacation.
Volvo S60 Cross Country - courageous and successfulexperiment company. To combine in itself so many positive qualities, not a single model has been achieved yet. S60 boldly wipes the nose of all crossover at once due to its patency and clearance. On the highway, the sedan can also compete with a powerful engine. The behavior of the car in urban conditions and traffic jams is beyond praise. Sometimes it begins to seem that at low speeds and city streets the car can drive independently and without the help of the driver. So competently and clearly, "Volvo" keeps the trajectory and responds to the commands.
The appearance of the car does not cause any negative emotions. According to many, the Cross Country version is a modified and brought to mind the S60 sedan.
To the negative sides, we can only include one thing: the absence of options for bundling in our market. But if you want, you can order a model with a European kit.
The cost of the Volvo S60 Cross Country also bites. For a sedan it is necessary to give 2 million 269 thousand rubles. The V90 wagon costs a little less - 1 million 984 thousand.
To compete for this car is not yet withby whom. Neither BMW, nor "Mercedes" in the near future do not plan release of such models. Only the company Audi can oppose the A6 Allroad against the V60 Cross Country. Who will win in this confrontation will be shown by time and sales. The model from Audi has long been on the market, and "Volvo" is a newcomer to this segment. To review the qualities and comparison of these models can go a separate review.
Volvo took the right course.At a time when all the companies are chewing the same models, presenting the rest of the world to the world, and so on, the Volvo went along its path. The most important thing is that the creators did not have to change almost anything in the car to create a truly different unit. The design remained the same, except for a few overlays. And these minor changes immediately gave the car a new character. Changed the suspension and clearance - the car immediately opened new roads and roads. This model is great for Russia and the nearest countries. It is a pity one - it comes in a limited lot and only in one package. Therefore, the owners of the S60 Cross Country are really lucky - they own a unique and nothing like a vehicle.
S60 and V60 - only the first models with the prefix Cross Country. Swedes are satisfied with their car and are likely to translate other models to this platform.
