A medium-sized SUV with the dual quality of luxury and safety can undoubtedly bring consumers a very intuitive driving experience upgrade, and the mainstream power type on the market today, in the budget range of about 30-400,000 yuan, the best power that can be bought, in addition to the extended range four-wheel drive, plug-in hybrid four-wheel drive, pure electric four-wheel drive, is basically 2.0T internal combustion engine power. However, the 2.0T engine of each company also has high and low power, for example, the 2.0T low-power version of the BMW X3 is 184 horsepower.
The Volvo XC60's 2.0T power system does not simply include the internal combustion engine, but also adds a 48V mild hybrid system to improve fuel economy and power, with a maximum output of 250 horsepower, which is relatively high in the book value compared to the 2.0T high-power powertrain of BMW X3, in addition, XC60 also uses Aisin 8AT gearbox to match it, plus a high-cost full-time four-wheel drive system, basically people can't find any big shortcomings. And now this car has also ushered in a price reduction, and it is time to buy it.
I observed that at present, the Volvo XC60 dealers in Dali, Yunnan Province have dropped significantly, and Dali dealers have given a discount of 94,000 yuan for the 2024 XC60, with a price of 302,900 yuan. So, is the Volvo XC60 worth buying after the price cut?
The exterior design of the Volvo XC60 continues the classic style of the Volvo family, which is simple yet elegant. Its front face adopts a waterfall-style grille, paired with the iconic "Thor's Hammer" LED headlights, making the vehicle look both stylish and recognizable. The body lines are smooth, and the body posture with low front and high rear brings good visual tension. In terms of the design style of the front face, the XC60 performs well in its class, which is in line with modern aesthetics without losing the stability of a luxury car.
With a body size of 4708x1902x1660 mm and a wheelbase of 2865 mm, it is positioned as a mid-size SUV. From the side and rear, the body lines are thick and full, with chrome trim on the window area and side skirts, chrome trim strips on the rear surround, and recessed shapes under the doors, which further enrich the gloss of the vehicle's paint and add layers to the vehicle's appearance. The tail light cluster continues the brand's highly recognizable "Viking Tomahawk" design, a classic Nordic design element that symbolizes strength, which is not only more recognizable when lit at night, but also ensures better safety in rainy and snowy weather.
In terms of interior, the Volvo XC60 uses more environmentally friendly materials to create a comfortable and luxurious driving environment. In addition, the seat comfort is good, and the Zhiyuan Luxury Edition also uses wood grain trim in some details to reflect the refinement of Nordic design. In terms of equipment, the XC60 is equipped with safety features such as the main driver's knee airbag, Pilot Assist operating system, reversing camera, and front and rear parking sensor. At the same time, convenience features such as dual-zone automatic air conditioning and power seat adjustment are also readily available. In addition, XC60 also provides a wealth of optional packages, the optional price is not expensive, the entry model only needs 3000 yuan to get the front seat heating, rear seat heating, steering wheel heating, front windshield cleaning nozzle heating and other configurations.
As a mid-size SUV, the Volvo XC60 performs well in terms of space. Its wheelbase reaches 2865mm, providing plenty of legroom for rear passengers. Judging from my own height of 1.78 meters, after the front seat is adjusted to a comfortable sitting position, switch to the left position of the second row to ride, the headroom is about one fist, and the legroom has more than two fists of clearance, except for the high protrusion of the rear platform and the angle of the backrest of the rear seat does not support adjustment, the overall ride comfort is still good. Secondly, the trunk volume is 483 liters under normal circumstances, and can be expanded to 1410 liters after folding the rear seats, which has high space flexibility and can meet the diverse needs of family travel in conventional scenarios.
In terms of power, the Volvo XC60 offers a power option, specifically for the B5 model with a 48V mild hybrid powertrain. With a maximum power of 250 horsepower and a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 7.76L/100km, the performance in terms of fuel economy is not particularly good, but it is also in line with the performance of a full-time four-wheel drive SUV. In terms of driving experience, the XC60 adopts a front double wishbone rear multi-link suspension combination, tuned to take into account comfort and sportiness, and when encountering sharp corners, the front suspension can provide good lateral support, but there is still some room for improvement in the performance of the suspension to suppress the vehicle's sudden braking and nod pitch.
epilogue
All things considered, the impact of excellent power and handling on a car is very obvious. Personally, I think Volvo XC60, as a luxury mid-size SUV, has both a wheelbase of 2865 mm, and a power combination of 2.0T power (250Ps) + Aisin 8AT + full-time four-wheel drive, the threshold price is now reduced to 302,900, these book data, it is worth everyone to test drive and feel. Of course, whether it is comfortable to buy a car or not, only I know whether it is suitable or not, at least I personally think that in the price range of 30-400,000 yuan, Volvo XC60 can be used as an alternative for reference.