| The 2011 Volvo XC60 comes in four trim levels, with a choice between two six-cylinder engines.
The XC60 3.2 is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-6 generating 240 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque.
The XC60 T6 uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6, bumping engine output to 300 hp and 325 lb-ft.
All come with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Volvo XC60 3.2 ($32,900) comes with cloth upholstery, aluminum interior trim, driver-seat memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, a full complement of power features and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The standard stereo delivers 165 watts through eight speakers with single CD/DVD player, HD and Sirrius satellite radio, Bluetooth connection and USB input.
The XC60 3.2 comes standard with front-wheel drive.
The XC60 AWD ($34,900) adds full-time all-wheel drive.
The XC60 Premium Package ($2,500) upgrades to leather seating, a power front-passenger seat, a panoramic glass roof with power shade, dark-tint rear glass and silver exterior trim and roof rails.
Volvo XC60 3.2 R-Design ($38,600) and AWD ($40,600) feature 20-inch wheels with low-profile tires, racy exterior and interior styling tweaks, dual-xenon headlights with Active Bending Light and firmer sports suspension.
All R-Design models include the contents of the Premium package, including the leather seating.
Volvo XC60 T6 AWD ($38,950) features match the base model with Premium Package, including the leather seating.
(All New Car Test Drive prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) The T6 R-Design AWD ($42,150) adds the R-Design treatment with 20-inch wheels.
All T6 models include all-wheel drive.
The Climate Package ($1,000) includes heated front and rear seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, rain-sensing wipers, headlight washers and Volvo's Interior Air Quality System, which automatically shifts between outside airflow and re-circulation depending on outside air quality.
The Mulitmedia Package ($2,700) adds navigation with remote control and rearview video camera, as well as 650-watt, 12-speaker, Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound audio.
The Convenience Package ($1,000) adds a grocery bag holder, a cargo area power outlet, front and rear park assist, power tailgate and Homelink programmable garage door and light operation.
Stand-alone options include the xenon active headlights ($800), Volvo's Personal Car Communicator with proximity key ($550), Nordic Light Oak interior trim ($300) and a dual-screen rear seat video system ($1,800).
Safety features standard on all models start with dual-stage front-impact airbags, front passenger side-protection airbags, curtain-type head protection airbags with rollover deployment for outside seats and whiplash-mitigating front headrests.
The XC60 gets the highest possible scores in various government and insurance industry (IIHS) crash tests.
All XC60s come standard with a collision prevention/mitigation system called City Safety, which can automatically apply the brakes in a pending low-speed collision.
Other active safety features include advanced anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control.
Safety-related options include the park assist and rearview camera, the Blind Spot Information System ($700), and a pair of two-stage child booster seats with adaptive seatbelts for the outboard rear seats ($495).
The Technology Package ($2,100) is essentially a collection of safety features.
It includes radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Alert Control, which suggests the driver take a break when it detects prolonged inattentiveness to lane markings, Pedestrian Detection with full automatic braking and Collision Warning with Brake Support.
This system warns an inattentive driver with a flashing red light and buzzer and pre-loads the brakes for an expedited response when the driver hits the pedal.
The XC60's standard warranty includes scheduled maintenance for thee years or 36,000 miles. |