Characteristics of the car and feedback from owners of the Volvo XC60

The Swedish brand "Volvo" occupies an ambiguous position in the world car industry. On the one hand, even some experts consider the brand to be premium, and on the other - to direct rivalry with the flagships of the Mercedes level, for example, the best representatives of the brand do not pull. The difference is, of course, in quality. However, Scandinavian products can not be denied in one - the expression of an individual style, which has recently manifested itself in technological support of models.

This is confirmed by the feedback of owners of the Volvo XC60. People are delighted with the electronic assistants that the car got to help the driver, as well as enhanced communication capabilities in the cabin. But, of course, this is not enough to understand what the HC5 crossover has become almost a cult crossover.

General information about the model

The model is a crossover that can be positioned as a middle class, but with a hint of luxury. In the car, the special art of the Swedes was used to use inexpensive materials so that they look luxurious. And it's not even about the external gloss, but about the strength, the lack of backlashes in the finish, etc. True, and by themselves, the materials can not be called very cheap. And with each restyling the amount of pleasant little things is only added, as evidenced by the latest version of the family "Volvo HS60 2016".

The owners' comments point to individual panels of the center console and paddle shifters "petals". Materials are represented by wood and metal, rather than plastic imitation of natural parts. In motion, the crossover is also pleasant. The developers coped with the tasks of noise isolation, as usual, at the highest level realized ergonomics of management and did not forget about the comfort in the cabin.

Main characteristics

The car is subject to the requirements of a family citizen who periodically decides to comfortably spend time in nature or at the cottage. In general, the feedback of owners of the Volvo XC60 show that the creators succeeded in implementing everything necessary for such requests in the car. According to the technical characteristics presented below, it is possible to evaluate in more detail the conformity of the machine to specific needs:

• Dimensions - 171.3 cm in height, 464.4 cm in length and 189.1 cm in width.
• The width with side mirrors is 212 cm.
• The front track is 163.2 cm.
• The rear track is 158.6 cm.
• The wheel platform is 277.4 cm.
• The diameter of the turn is 1170 cm.
• The weight of the crossover in the equipment is 1.7 tons.
• The weight of the cargo on the roof is 100 kg.
• The capacity of the tank is 70 liters.
• The volume of the luggage compartment is 650 liters.
• Weight of the trailer is 1.6 tons.

Engine characteristics

The nature of equipping the crossover with power units can be called truly European. Mostly the model receives diesel engines, which are less popular in Russia. But, as practice shows, heavy fuel interacts organically with the potential of the Volvo XC60. Reviews of diesel owners are praised in many aspects - for example, its moderate consumption is noted, as well as sufficient maneuverability of the transport that uses it.

So, in the first basic versions, the models of power units of the D5 series were offered. One of these representatives provided a capacity of 175 liters. With., But later it was updated due to the unit with the recoil already in 215 "horses". Over time, the line was supplemented with the D3 and D4 settings. Actually, the second option is of greatest interest to this day. Suffice it to say that the feedback of the owners of the Volvo XC60 diesel 2,4 for 163 liters. from. Considered as the optimal solution from the point of view of universal operation, on which the crossover was calculated. Turbodiesel at the same time does not close the scale of gamut. The lowest link represents a turbo engine of 2 liters, issuing 136 "horses".

Fuel consumption indicators

If you compare the machine with the average performance in the class, the result will seem more than attractive. Thus, the flow rate of versions with diesel fuel varies from 5.6 to 6.4 liters. Of course, this is official data, but the actual practice of exploitation is close to the figures indicated. Quite optimistic are the performance of the traditional versions of the Volvo XC60. Reviews of gasoline owners are praised more than diesel, but in comparison with the cost-effectiveness of such engines, they win from competitors. For example, the engine at 249 liters. from. On average, spends 9.6 liters per "hundred". Models equipped with a power plant at 304 liters. With., Consume 10.7 liters.

Positive feedback about the model

The first thing noted by the owners of the Swedish crossover is the convenience of control and the overall behavior of the car on the road. The car is responsive, stable and completely predictable. Here it is worth mentioning one more feature characteristic for the brand - total safety concern. Strangely enough, not all fans of the brand are happy with this fact, but it is clear that the abundance of electronic helpers rarely goes to the detriment.

Special attention should be paid to the version of the Volvo XC60 2015. The owners' reviews mark a lot of advantages of the information and entertainment complex Sensus Connect. This system crossover was just in the restyling of 2015, and in addition, and several useful options. Even by today's standards, this equipment looks more than modern, surprising and technological, and functional.

Negative feedback

Weak places in the Scandinavian crossover are few. First of all, it's still hard materials finishing. They are natural, qualitatively arranged and pleasing with their appearance, but still it is felt far from the premium class. In some places, the technical and structural platform of the machine is limping. As the owners of the Volvo ХС60 note, the developers have not sufficiently calculated the nodes of the interaction of the power filler with the working units in the form of an accelerator and a steering wheel. However, such subtleties are more likely to be seen by professionals. For the middle class, they do not really matter.

Conclusion

Even at the first acquaintance with the car, there may be an idea of its belonging to the luxury class. At this hint and presentable appearance of the exterior, and trim in the cabin, as well as behavior on the road. Moreover, the feedback of owners of the Volvo XC60 show that such perception remains with them in the process of further exploitation.

What can give grounds for disappointment in such a vision of the "Swede"? First of all, the creation of the car was still based on the elemental foundation of the middle level. In addition, the model can not surprise the owner with high-quality disks, materials of the basic construction and outstanding traction qualities. At the same time for motorists who just want to have a reliable, easy-to-manage and simply beautiful model in the garage, this option is quite suitable. In any case, the variety of restyling versions, optional support and modifications allows to find the optimal solution for any connoisseur of medium-sized crossovers.