2011 Volvo XC60

The new XC60 is Volvo's bold, sporty and muscular challenger in the Small Premium Útility segment. The car is charged with emotive form and energy.

It is has the real crossover character with a combination of the traditional city vehicle and a cross country vehicle aimed at young, professional urban people with an active lifestyle. The Volvo XC60 is a sporty and dynamic car with tasteful exterior and interior design and versatile functionality.

EXTERIOR

Characteristic design
Down below, the unmistakeable, capable cross over muscles are pumped up, creating a strong athletic body that is mated with high ground clearance and large wheels. Úp above, the flowing lines create the sporty charisma of a coupe.

The sculpted, seductive lines are particularly clear when the XC60 is viewed from the side. The car's shoulders are exceptionally broad.

The large wheels, the bold wheel arches and the darker livery of the body's lower section further enhance the muscular feel, while the dynamic, flowing lines of the greenhouse combined with its daring roof contour impart a sporty coupe feel to the upper part of the car.

The rear design is characterised by tail lamps with micro-optics and LED technology. The lamps, which distribute their light in a special way, enhance the characteristic 'Volvo' design.

The range of wheel rims has been extended with a new 18-inch version with six double spokes.

Exterior colours
The following colours available for the Volvo XC60:

• Flamenco Red metallic (new) 702

• Seashell metallic (new) 484

• Black Stone 019

• Ice White 614 (also available for R-design)

Sil• ver metallic 426

• Black Sapphire metallic 452

• Barents Blue metallic 466

• Electric Silver metallic 477 (also available for R-design and Inscription)

• Cosmic White metallic 481 (also available for R-design)

• Chameleon Blue metallic 490

• Savile Grey metallic 492 (also available for R-design)

• Lime Grass Green metallic 495 (also available for R-design)

• Terra Bronze metallic 494

• Passion Red (only R-Design) 612

Integrated roof rails
The roof rails provide a solid and tight impression. They are available in two versions - Charcoal (standard) or Silk-Metal - and built into the car at the factory.

BOLD R-DESIGN

The bold attitude of the Volvo XC60 R-Design radiates true driving pleasure - and the sporty chassis and direct steering ensure that the drive matches the sporty appearance.

The R-Design model boosts the XC60's already sporty aura and gives the car an even more refined character in terms of both driving experience and design.
The R-Design chassis is stiffer, features stronger damping and has more distinct driving properties - without compromising ride comfort. All passengers can still enjoy a long and pleasant ride on any type of road surface.

INTERIOR


The characteristic floating centre console gives a dynamic and sporty impression. The centre console is slightly angled towards the driver to enhance driver dynamics. The visual 'X' in the seats and backrests enhances the dynamic appearance.

Practical load area
The load area has a lockable load floor covering two storage areas, one for personal items and another for soiled or wet items. The cargo cover extends over the entire load area. The rear door prevents the floor hatch from being opened when the car is closed and locked.

Power tailgate
The optional power tailgate can be opened automatically in three ways - via the remote control, by a button in the light panel or by opening the tailgate with the handle. The automatic opening feature is very convenient if you approach the car loaded down with shopping bags.

Three-section rear seat
The three-split (40/20/40) rear seat and backrest offer two separate seats with an armrest in the middle, or three seats with safety belts for each occupant. The seat cushions are fixed and the backrest(s) can be individually folded.

CHASSIS

Fun and comfortable ride
With the new Volvo XC60, Volvo Cars takes yet another step in offering cars that are fun to drive yet comfortable to ride in. The compact format and the precise road attributes mean the new Volvo XC60 can make its way equally elegantly both on city tarmac and along country lanes.

The new Volvo XC60 is sturdily built to handle all operating conditions. The body has extra torsional rigidity and the sporty chassis setup means the car is precisely controlled and minimises roll tendencies even in demanding driving situations.

Weight is optimally distributed between the front and rear axles, which contributes to good balance and traction.

Four-wheel drive for perfect grip
The Volvo XC60 is equipped as standard with Volvo's All-Wheel Drive with Instant TractionTM to guarantee the best possible road grip whatever the situation. With the help of an electronically controlled clutch, the AWD system automatically distributes drive between the front and rear wheels. The Instant Traction function shifts power from the front to the rear wheels at lightning speed, for instance when starting from standstill on slippery or loose surfaces.
There is also the new DRIVe version, that is front-wheel driven to further cut fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

Source - Volvo

Now the Volvo XC60 also gets Pedestrian Detection and the new infotainment system

As of the end of November 2010, the Volvo XC60 can be specified with the new Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake safety system.
At the same time, the XC60 gets the new infotainment system that has been introduced in the Volvo S60 and V60. All the information is presented in a five or seven inch colour screen integrated into the upper part of the centre console.




Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, which was introduced in the new Volvo S60 and V60, is now also available in the Volvo XC60. This is a support function that helps the driver detect potentially dangerous situations and can actively help avoid the nightmare scenario of colliding with a pedestrian.

Pedestrian collisions occur on a daily basis in the increasingly intensive traffic environment. For instance, 16 percent of all those killed in traffic in Sweden are pedestrians. The corresponding figure for the ÚSA is 11 percent, Germany is at 13 percent and in China the figure is as high as up to 25 percent.



It is estimated that if all cars were fitted with Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake the number of pedestrians killed would be able to be reduced by more than 20 percent. The corresponding figure for serious injuries is almost 30 percent. In three cases out of ten, the collision may be able to be entirely avoided. The estimates are based on pedestrians being hit by the front of the car.

Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake doesn't function in situations when the camera's capacity is affected, for instance in the dark and in poor weather. It is always the driver that is responsible for driving safely.

Can also avoid rear-end impacts
The collision warning system is also programmed to react if the vehicle in front is at a standstill or is moving in the same direction as one's own car. In certain situations, a collision may be avoided if the speed difference between the two vehicles is below 35 km/h. The technology is active in all speeds.

In the comfort stakes, the Volvo XC60 with automatic transmission is now available with the latest version of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which automatically helps maintain a pre-set gap to the vehicle in front. New is that this works also when driving in slow-moving traffic, all the way down to standstill. The car accelerates automatically when the traffic gets moving again.

A camera in the grille with a 180 degree field of vision is one new feature in the XC60's accessories range. This camera is a significant asset in road junctions with limited visibility and also when parking. The view from the camera is presented in a screen integrated into the centre console.

Same infotainment system as the S60 and V60
The Volvo XC60 is also being upgraded with an entirely new infotainment system where information from the audio system, navigation unit, mobile phone and other functions is presented in a five-inch or seven-inch colour screen in the upper part of the centre console. This screen is positioned high up in the driver's field of vision to make it easy to keep his or her eyes safely on the road.
All the functions can be operated via buttons built into the steering wheel or controls positioned immediately below the colour screen. In addition, there is a separate remote control.

At the same time, the XC60 gets the same type of centre stack and the same range of audio units as recently introduced in the Volvo S60 and V60.

The most advanced audio unit, Premium Sound, has a Class D digital 5x130W amplifier with circuits from Swedish experts Anaview, Dolby Digital in combination with Dolby Pro Logic II Surround, the latest MultEQ from Audyssey Laboratories and 12 loudspeakers.

In addition to Premium Sound, which comes with a seven-inch screen, there are three other audio systems to choose between.

Two-litre GTDi engines in several models
The new four-cylinder direct-injected 1.6-litre and 2-litre GTDi engines are now becoming available in a wide range of Volvo models.

The new GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) T5 engine has a displacement of two litres and produces no less than 240 hp. Torque is a healthy 320 Nm.
The T5 engine in combination with Volvo's automatic six-speed Powershift transmission becomes available in the Volvo S80, V70, XC60, S60 and V60 models. Powershift works in principle like two parallel manual gearboxes with separate clutches, resulting in lightning-swift and fuel-saving gear changes.

The T5 is also available with a six-speed manual gearbox in the Volvo S80, V70, S60 and V60.

'We have succeeded in making a four-cylinder engine that is as powerful as a 2.5-litre five-cylinder unit - but much more energy-efficient. This is a welcome development both for the environment and for those customers who want high performance and good driveability. One of the most important explanations behind the result is our patented new turbo system which has been tailor-made for smaller, more energy-efficient engines,' says Paul Welander, acting Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars.

Two new 1.6-litre GTDi engines
Two versions of a new 1.6-litre GTDi engine are also being introduced: the T4 with 180 horsepower and the T3 which produces 150 horsepower. Torque in both versions is 240 Nm, and both engines offer excellent pulling power throughout the speed range. The torque curve is relatively gentle, which promotes a particularly comfortable driving experience.

The T4 engine is available with Powershift or a six-speed manual gearbox in the Volvo S80, V70, S60 and V60.

In the Volvo S60 and V60 with manual gearbox there is also a start/stop function which switches off the engine when the car is at a standstill with the clutch pedal released and the gear lever in neutral. The engine starts up as soon as the driver presses the clutch pedal.

In the Volvo S60 and V60, the T3 engine is only available in combination with a manual gearbox and start/stop function.

In the S60 and V60 both transmission variants have a DRIVe button in the instrument panel to switch the fuel-saving functions off and on:
Powershift comes with a new function that disengages drive when the driver lets the car coast with the accelerator fully released. This reduces rolling resistance and helps cut fuel consumption. In cars with the manual gearbox, it is the start/stop function that is controlled by the DRIVe button.

Úpgraded diesels in the XC90
In the Volvo XC90 the two five-cylinder diesel engines have been upgraded with higher performance, at the same time as their fuel consumption has decreased. Both variants come with an automatic gearbox.

The four-wheel drive Volvo XC90 D5 now produces 200 hp and maximum torque of 420 Nm. Fuel consumption has dropped from 8.5 l/100 km (EÚ Combined) to 8.3 l/100 km.
The corresponding figures for the front-wheel drive Volvo XC90 D3 are 163 hp and 340 Nm. Here fuel consumption is down to 8.2 l/100 km.

Both engines are certified according to the Euro 5 standards. ( posted on conceptcarz.com)

Source - Volvo