Volvo India has rolled out the XC60 in India. The stylish crossover is set to take on the BMW X3 and Audi Q5
The latest model to enter the Indian market from the stable of Scandinavian automaker Volvo is
the XC60 Crossover. The XC60 incidentally kicks of a series of launches
from Volvo India and this is definitely a good thing for the company
has major potential to make inroads with the Indian audience.
The XC60 is powered by a 2.4 litre 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine
that churns out a healthy 205bhp at 4000 rpm and makes 420Nm of torque
between 1500-3250 rpm. Mated to a six speed steptronic gearbox, the
vehicle is a powerhouse on wheels. It's capable of reaching the 100km/h
mark in under ten seconds and the power doesn't let down till way up in
the 3 digit speed range. Coupled with a permanent all wheel drive system
and a rather decent ground clearance, this crossover can behave like a
sedan yet deal with a fair share of off roading as well. It's the best
of both worlds.
The interiors feature top of the line equipment as well as materials.
An electronically operated sunroof is standard and so is the high end
audio system. The floating panel is a brilliant design touch that does
wonders to giving the interiors a very up market feel. In terms of
space, the interiors are extremely inviting and there is oodles of space
for all 5 passengers.
Build quality is impeccable and so is the fit and finish. No doubt,
Volvo has taken the liberty to make the XC60 an enviable proposition
that has the ability to take on the Germans as well. The BMW X3 and Audi Q5 are definitely in for a good fight, for the XC60 is more than just a formidable opponent.
The Volvo XC60 will come with a 2 year/60,000km free service
warranty. In addition to this, there is an insurance discount of 60 per
cent (from an insurance company) on the full comprehenive cover thanks
to the sheer amount of safety features that the XC60 boasts of! No doubt
this is an India first, and stands as testimony that Volvo does build
the safest cars in the world.
Priced at Rs. 39.5 lakh, ex-showroom,Delhi, the Volvo XC60 is a
brilliant package that will be hard to ignore. For those who haven't
ventured close to the Volvo brand and stuck to the Germans, it might be
time to broaden your horizons and consider a very worthy piece of
machinery that is now available in India.
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