launchThe Volvo S60 Cross Country has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 38.9 lakh ex showroom Mumbai. It is the second Cross Country model in Volvo’d India portfolio.

The Volvo S60 Cross Country is a very unique car combining the luxury of a sedan and the ruggedness of an SUV. It gets 201 mm of ground clearance which is 65 mm more than that of the standard S60 sedan. All Wheel Drive is standard on the car.IMG_0238 IMG_0223The S60 Cross Country is powered by a 2.4 litre D4 diesel engine that develops 190 horsepower and 420 Nm torque. It goes from 0 to 100 kph in 8.8 seconds and has a top speed of 210 kph. The motor is mated to a six speed automatic gearbox. The AWD system splits power 95:5 when going in a straight line and offers a 50:50 split when going over rough terrain.

On the exterior, the S60 Cross Country comes with a honey comb front grille skid plates at the front and rear, active cornering lights, piano black side trims and outer rear view mirrors, 18 inch Neso alloy wheels mounted on 235/50 R18 tyres and dual exhausts. IMG_0227

On the interior, there are sports seats with the option of single or dual tone upholstery, leather gearknob and TFT screen for the instrument cluster. Other features include rear view camera, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control and navigation. Safety features comprise of front dual airbags, SIPS and curtain airbags, whiplash protection for front seats, Emergency Brake Assist and Volvo’s City Safety function.

It was also announced that the Volvo V40 facelift will be launched in India in the third quarter of this year and the flagship S90 sedan will reach India shores at the end of 2016.IMG_0215 IMG_0214 IMG_0218