First details today on the newest Volvo – a US-bound V60 Cross Country!

The new V60 XC is a tough and rugged version of the V60 sportwagen, and will ship to the US with standard AWD and the 250-horsepower T5 engine.

Some have asked if the V60 Cross Country is necessary, considering the presence of the XC60 SUV in the lineup. There is certainly some overlap, but the V60 XC will appeal to a sportier customer and have pricing a few thousand less than the taller XC60 SUV.

More models are a good thing for Volvo in the US – where it makes sense to bring over almost everything the company makes in an effort to appeal to various buyer niches. Think of the V60 XC as an Audi A4 Allroad competitor, and the XC60 as a Q5 competitor.

Timeframes for US delivery and official pricing are not yet available, but we expect it to arrive by January or February of 2015 as a 2015.5 model.

Current V60 pricing ranges from $36,000 to $46,000, with performance from the T6 engine that delivers 325-horsepower and sprint pace of 4.9-seconds to 60-mph.

2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Volvo Cars reveals new V60 Cross Country

All-road, all-weather capability and rugged design
V60 sporty driving feel with added ‘go-anywhere’ capability
Extends Volvo’s acclaimed Cross Country product line-up
Important product for North American growth plan

Volvo Cars unveils the long-awaited Cross Country version of its successful V60 sportswagon at the 2014 LA Motor Show this month.

“We are delighted to add the third true Cross Country model to our product portfolio. The successful combination of dynamic styling and rugged capability places the V60 Cross Country in a class of its own,” said Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Cars.

Heritage

The Cross Country brand has a long and distinguished heritage. Volvo Cars was the first premium brand to offer increased all-road capability and styling on its wagons as far back as 1997 when it introduced the V70 Cross Country, creating a whole new type of car experience that has since captured the imagination of the motoring public.

Reflecting Volvo’s Scandinavian heritage and love of nature and adventure, the V60 Cross Country brings together the best of both worlds – a sporty, connected yet comfortable driving experience with the freedom to explore new horizons.

CURRENT V60 PRICING

2015.5 V60 T5 Drive-E FWD	240 Hp	258 lb. ft.	37 MPG	$ 35,750

2015.5 V60 T5 AWD	250 Hp	266 lb. ft.	29 MPG	$ 37,250

2015.5 V60 T6 R-Design AWD	325 Hp	354 lb. ft.	28 MPG	$ 45,150

Sporty capability

“With ground clearance increased 65mm compared to the V60, the Cross Country’s sturdy construction offers unparalleled control on and off the beaten track, coupled with an enhanced sporty driving experience thanks to torque vectoring technology and corner traction control. The V60 Cross Country really is a getaway car – enabling an adventurous lifestyle in pure rugged form,” said Lex Kerssemakers.

Offering new Cross Country 18” and 19” wheels, the V60 Cross Country comes with high profile tyres, adding comfort and off-road aesthetics, reducing road noise and providing added wheel protection whether climbing kerbs or negotiating rocky roads.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Petrol T5

Engine

Engines

B4204T11

Type

In-line 4 cyl. Turbo

Configuration

FWD

Displacement

1969 cm³

Bore

82,0 mm

Stroke

93,2 mm

Compression ratio

10,8:1

Valves, no/cylinder

4 ea.

DOHC / SOHC

DOHC

Engine management system

Integrated fuel (SFI) / ignition control system

Ignition sequence

1 – 3 – 4 – 2

Engine idling speed

875 – 950 rpm

Fuel, rec. Octane

For best performance and lowest fuel consumption 98 RON is recommended. For normal driving 95 RON can be used. 91 RON should only be used in exceptional cases.

Max engine speed

6000 rpm

Max output

180 kW (245 hp) / 5500 rpm

Max torque

350 / 25-80 Nm/rps

Transmissions

AW TG-81SC

First Gear

5,250

Second Gear

3,029

Third Gear

1,950

Fourth Gear

1,457

Fifth Gear

1,221

Sixth Gear

1,000

Seventh gear

0,809

Eighth gear

0,673

Reverse Gear

4,015

Manual Gearbox/final drive

–

Automatic Gearbox/final drive

2,774

Transmissions (AWD)

–

First Gear (AWD)

–

Second Gear (AWD)

–

Third Gear (AWD)

–

Fourth Gear (AWD)

–

Fifth Gear (AWD)

–

Sixth Gear (AWD)

–

Reverse Gear (AWD)

–

Automatic Gearbox / final drive (AWD)

–

Performance

Automatic

Gearbox

AW TG-81SC

Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (sec)

6,4 sec

Top speed, km/h

230 km/h

Fuel consumption (EC 199/100, Combined)

6,2 l/100km (6,1 l/100km*)

CO²

144 g/km (142 g/km*)

Measurements and Volumes

Length

4635 mm

Width (Including mirrors, folded)

1899 mm

Width (Including mirrors, outer edge)

2097 mm

Height (Including shark fen)

1484 mm

Wheelbase (L110)

2776 mm

Track, front (16″/17″)

1588 mm / 1578 mm

Track, rear (16″/17″)

1585 mm / 1575 mm

Ground clearance

136 mm

Ground clearance, AWD

–

Weight/Miscellaneous

Serving Weight (Depending on type of engine, gearbox etc.)

1623 kg – 1834 kg

Total Weight (Depending on type of engine, gearbox etc.)

2100 kg – 2310 kg

Max trailer weight, Unbraked (Max)

750 kg

Max trailer weight, Braked (Max)

1600 kg

Fuel tank, Petrol

67,5 l

Fuel tank, Diesel

–

Fuel tank, E85

–

Aerodynamics, (Cd)

0,29

Aerodynamics, (Frontal area)

2,28 m²

Max roof load

75 kg

Interior Measurements

Headroom with sunroof (front/rear)

955 mm / 954 mm

Headroom without sunroof maximum (front/rear)

999 mm / 954 mm

Passenger compartment width at shoulder height (front/rear)

1447 mm / 1402 mm

Leg room (front/rear)

1064 mm / 850 mm

Hip room (front/rear)

1395 mm / 1349 mm

Cargo length from the second seatback to the tailgate measured at the top of the second seatback (SAE L204-2)

748 mm

Cargo length from the second seatback to the tailgate measured at the height of the floor covering (SAE L202-2)

978 mm

Cargo length from the first seatback to the tailgate measured at the top of the first seatback (SAE L204-1)

1600 mm

Cargo length from the first seatback to the tailgate measured at the height of the floor covering (SAE L202-1)

1749 mm

Rear opening height

658 mm

Rear opening height (car center line) (SAE H201)

742 mm

Luggage floor, height to ground

646 mm

Width of luggage compartment between wheelhouses

1090 mm

Rear opening width upper, min. (GCIE W205)

923 mm

Rear opening width maximum (GCIE W206)

1095 mm

Rear opening width at floor, min. (GCIE W207)

1082 mm

Chassis

Suspension front

MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar

Suspension rear

Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar

Steering

Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering

Steering (angle/angle)

15 Turning circle (Curb to curb) m

11,3 m / 11,9 m

Turning circle (Wall to wall) m

11,5 m / 12,4 m

Turns of steering wheel end to end

2,71 / 2,58

Braking system

Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA)

Brake disc diameter (front) (Rim size: 16″/16,5″/17,5″/20″)

300 mm / 316 mm / 336 mm / 370 mm

Brake disc diameter (rear)

302 mm

Brake disc thickness (front) (Rim size: 16″,16,5″,17,5″/20″)

28 mm / 32 mm

Brake disc thickness (rear) (Solid EPD/Ventilated EPD)

11 mm / 22 mm

Braking distance 100-0 km/h

37 m

Rugged individualist design

Central to the Cross Country concept is the expression of go-anywhere capability and rugged design. It caters to those who have an active lifestyle, favouring the dirt road over the paved, handling either with ease. This is manifested in the V60 Cross Country through explicit design cues that heighten the adventurous nature of the car.

With increased ground clearance, skid plates front and rear, side scuff plates and fender extenders, the V60 Cross Country conveys an imposing, muscular presence that underlies its capable nature, while integrated tailpipes reflect its sporty dark side.

To complement the capable exterior styling, sports seats in black leather with distinctive brown stitching will be available from launch, while two new two-tone leather upholsteries will be offered to coincide with the EU and Rest of World Launch in early 2015.

Powertrains

The US and Canada will get the first V60 Cross Country cars, and they will launch with Volvo’s iconic five cylinder 250 hp petrol engine with All-Wheel Drive coupled to an automatic transmission delivering a highly competitive 23 mpg.

Drive-E power

Volvo’s new class-leading Drive-E four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines, which will be available in the V60 Cross Country globally in early 2015, will be the base for the Front-Wheel Drive variant, while the proven five-cylinder D4 powertrain will provide the power for the All-Wheel Drive variant.

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V60 BUILDER LINK

http://www.volvocars.com/

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