What it is: Volvo surprised some in the auto industry and thrilled many wagon enthusiasts when it introduced the V60 wagon as a 2015 model, injecting new life into what had been a dying market segment. The V60 is based on the S60 sedan, seats five and has a 40/20/40-split rear seat designed for easy folding. Competitors include the Audi Allroad, BMW 3 Series wagon and Subaru Outback. Volvo also sells a quasi-SUV version of the V60 dubbed Cross Country.
(Skip to details on the V60 Cross Country) New for 2017 Volvo has simplified the V60’s engine lineup, reducing the number of available engines to two. Significant Standard Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
302-hp, supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
All-wheel drive
Leather upholstery
Automated parking system
Heated windshield
Heated front and rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Backup camera
Configurable digital instrument panel
Adaptive cruise control
Collision warning with automatic braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection
Blind spot warning system
Lane keeping assist
Dual-screen backseat entertainment system
V60 Cross Country With the V60 Cross Country, Volvo applies a long-standing tactic it’s used to dress up wagons to look like SUVs. It features cues common to utility vehicles such as a raised suspension, skid plates and standard all-wheel drive, which help make it suitable for light off-road use. What’s Special
