2017 Volvo V60: What's New
Vehicle Overview
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.
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New for 2017
Volvo has simplified the V60’s engine lineup, reducing the number of available engines to two.
Significant Standard Features
- 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Heated side mirrors
- LED daytime running lights
- Power moonroof
- Power front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Cruise control
- Multimedia system with 7-inch dashboard screen
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- City Safety collision avoidance system
- 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
- 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmissionÂ
- 7.9 inches of ground clearance
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Black fender extensions
