The new
2010 Volvo XC60 crossover will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price that starts at $45,495 and will go on-sale in April of 2009. For that price, the XC60 will come with a performance-oriented 281-horsepower turbocharged engine, All-wheel drive, a 6-speed automatic transmission, leather seats and City Safety - the world's first low-speed automatic braking system as standard equipment.
Retailers across Canada will be able to conduct City Safety tests in a controlled environment for people who are interested in taking the XC60 for a test drive.
Swedish style and performance
While City Safety represents a major step forward in automotive safety research and development, the XC60 also represents the next step in the company's design evolution. The XC60 has been styled to deliver expressive road presence with a combination of concave and convex body panels, a prominent Volvo iron mark logo in the grille, aggressive shoulders, a dynamic profile, instantly recognizable LED front position lights and unique tail lights.
Options list
Factory options for the XC60 have been separated into three packages and can be complemented with a host of stand-alone features.
The Tech Package ($4,100) includes the Volvo Collision Avoidance System (CAS). CAS is composed of an Adaptive Cruise Control system that utilizes a radar to maintain a pre-determined time interval to the vehicle in front and Collision Warning with Auto Brake that is active at speeds above the limit of City Safety that warns the driver of an imminent collision and applies up to 50 percent braking power if no action is taken.
The Luxury Package ($3,050) adds features such as the Volvo Four-C active chassis that allows the driver three suspension settings to provide an increasingly firmer (or more comfortable) ride, Active Bending Headlights that swivel up to 15 degrees in response to steering wheel position and vehicle speed, front and rear audible parking assist, a rain sensor for the windshield wipers and heated rear seats or dual-stage integrated booster seats.
Finally, the Convenience Package ($2,100) includes Homelink, rear power child locks, adjustable speed-sensitive steering, cargo area grocery bag holder, clean zone interior air quality system, power-operated tailgate, sunglass holder as well as an interior mass movement sensor and level sensor connected to the vehicle's alarm system that responds to movement inside the vehicle or if one end of the vehicle is being lifted into the air.
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2010 Volvo XC60 pricing: Auto123.com's reaction
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