R-Design option and new engine for the Volvo XC60

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2010 Volvo XC60, new workhorse

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Volvo XC60 2009, a model that comes to the point

Launched in early 2009 with only 281 hp T6 engine, the XC60 crossover is also now offered with inline 235 HP at this time available in models S80, V70, XC70 and XC90 6 engine, announced today ' Today The Volvo Cars of Canada. The XC60 T6 will also be offered with a new R-Design package to raise the visual appeal and the behavior of the vehicle. The Swedish society and broadens the appeal of its newest product.

The XC60 will now be offered in three trim levels: the 3.2, the 3.2 AWD and T6 AWD. The XC60 3.2 AWD versions 3.2 and will be powered by a 6-cylinder in-line 3.2-liter power 235 hp and 320 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission has. As for the T6 AWD, will continue to be animated by the inline 6-cylinder 3 liter 281 HP developping and producing a torque of 400 Nm, also mates has an automatic 6-speed gearbox. Version 3.2 is a front wheel drive vehicle while versions 3.2 AWD and T6 AWD will add the AWD system of the company.

The base price of the XC60 3.2 is $ 39,995 and the vehicle includes excellent features such as a remote driver's seat, the electronic air conditioning, heated front seats, the electronic parking brake control and alloy wheels 16 inches. Version 3.2 AWD has a base price of $ 44,495 and includes further features such as sunroof rolled the leather seating surfaces, Bluetooth technology, information system Volvo's Blind Spot and the seat passenger remote control. The XC60 T6 AWD has a base price of $ 49,995 and includes an advance equipment, adding features such as alloy wheels 18 inches, the active Four-C Chassis, steerable headlights, a rear car door remote control, windshield wipers with rain sensor and a great sound system with satellite radio performance.

Without regard to the level of finish every XC60 standard equipment includes the Volvo City Safety system. City Safety operates at speeds below 30 km / h and can avoid a rear collision or reduce the severity by exercising as much as 50% of the braking power should the driver not take any action to avoid imminent collision. If the difference in speed between the XC60 and the vehicle in front is 15 km / h or less, a collision can thus be avoided. 16 to 30 km / h, City Safety is designed to slow the vehicle before a collision in an effort to reduce the severity of the impact.

The XC60 T6 AWD can also be book with optional R-Design ($ 3,000) under the behavior and visual appearance of the vehicle. The R-Design option adds exterior styling cues such as alloy wheels 20 inches, fog lights, exhaust pipes, the shield, and the lateral mirrors the exclusive look grille. The group also includes a firmer sports frame. On the inside, the R-Design option adds sports dials, sports pedals and mats and a steering wheel exclusive direction.