2019 Volvo V60 Wagon Jumps on XC60 Design Bandwagon
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Competes with: Audi A4 Allroad, BMW 330i Sports Wagon, Buick Regal TourX
Looks like: A lower, sleeker adaptation of the new XC60
Drivetrain: 250-horsepower (T5) or 316-hp (T6) engines with eight-speed automatic transmission; front- or all-wheel drive
Hits dealerships: Early 2019
Volvo’s redesign on its 60-series cars is gaining steam. A mighty impressive redesign on the XC60 SUV hit dealers last fall, and now comes its wagon sibling, the redesigned 2019 V60. (That means a new S60 sedan can’t be far behind.) Sleek and low-slung, the V60 is what you’d expect: a wagonized version of the XC60.
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Volvo says the U.S. version will come in T5 and T6 drivetrains, though a vehicle configurator for the new V60 on the automaker’s U.S. consumer site had only the T6 in Momentum and Inscription trim levels as of Feb. 21. An on-sale date in the U.S. is yet to be determined, Volvo officials told us via email, though its U.S. consumer site said early 2019 as of Feb. 21. But the automaker will offer the V60 as part of its new, all-inclusive subscription service.
Exterior
The V60 is the latest poster child for Volvo’s current design language, and it looks like a ground-hugging adaptation on the XC60 — not to mention a truncated version of the V90. The V60’s headlights employ LEDs in Volvo’s “Thor’s Hammer” motif. The bumper has three simple openings; upper trim levels add some brightwork on the outboard portals and grille slots. In back, L-shaped taillights cascade down the C-pillars and inward toward the license plate; below them, the bumper integrates two tailpipes.
The V60’s exact dimensions are unclear, as Volvo didn’t release specifications in its initial announcement. The automaker’s configurator showed the T6 with standard 18-inch alloy wheels and optional 19s. Foglights and a foot-activated liftgate are also optional.
Interior
Like in other recent Volvo redesigns, the V60’s interior exudes tech-focused minimalism. The dashboard features a large vertical touchscreen that incorporates most climate, multimedia and navigation functions, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The gauges have virtual displays that measure 8 or, optionally, 12.3, inches. Other options include Nappa leather upholstery, massaging front seats with power-adjustable bolsters, a head-up display, premium stereos from Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins, and heaters for the seats and steering wheel.
Under the Hood
The T5 makes 250 horsepower and drives the front wheels; the T6 makes 316 hp and gets all-wheel drive. Volvo says both engines use an eight-speed automatic transmission but shared no other details on the engines. Still, the nomenclature and outputs suggest the same hardware as the XC60, which has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine — turbocharged in the 250-hp T5, and turbocharged and supercharged in the 316-hp T6.
Adaptive shock absorbers are optional.
Safety
Volvo’s City Safety system, which includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, can recognize pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. Options include adaptive headlights, surround-view cameras, a blind-spot warning system and various semi-autonomous driving systems, including a self-parking feature plus adaptive cruise control and lane-centering steering that can function from a standstill up to 80 mph. Volvo says its semi-autonomous system, dubbed Pilot Assist, now tracks corners better.
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