Volvo India has rolled out the XC60 in India. The stylish crossover is set to take on the BMW X3 and Audi Q5
The latest model to enter the Indian market from the stable of Scandinavian automaker Volvo is the XC60 Crossover. The XC60 incidentally kicks of a series of launches from Volvo India and this is definitely a good thing for the company has major potential to make inroads with the Indian audience.
The XC60 is powered by a 2.4 litre 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine that churns out a healthy 205bhp at 4000 rpm and makes 420Nm of torque between 1500-3250 rpm. Mated to a six speed steptronic gearbox, the vehicle is a powerhouse on wheels. It's capable of reaching the 100km/h mark in under ten seconds and the power doesn't let down till way up in the 3 digit speed range. Coupled with a permanent all wheel drive system and a rather decent ground clearance, this crossover can behave like a sedan yet deal with a fair share of off roading as well. It's the best of both worlds.
The interiors feature top of the line equipment as well as materials. An electronically operated sunroof is standard and so is the high end audio system. The floating panel is a brilliant design touch that does wonders to giving the interiors a very up market feel. In terms of space, the interiors are extremely inviting and there is oodles of space for all 5 passengers.
Build quality is impeccable and so is the fit and finish. No doubt, Volvo has taken the liberty to make the XC60 an enviable proposition that has the ability to take on the Germans as well. The BMW X3 and Audi Q5 are definitely in for a good fight, for the XC60 is more than just a formidable opponent.
The Volvo XC60 will come with a 2 year/60,000km free service warranty. In addition to this, there is an insurance discount of 60 per cent (from an insurance company) on the full comprehenive cover thanks to the sheer amount of safety features that the XC60 boasts of! No doubt this is an India first, and stands as testimony that Volvo does build the safest cars in the world.
Priced at Rs. 39.5 lakh, ex-showroom,Delhi, the Volvo XC60 is a brilliant package that will be hard to ignore. For those who haven't ventured close to the Volvo brand and stuck to the Germans, it might be time to broaden your horizons and consider a very worthy piece of machinery that is now available in India.
