Volvo V60 Cross Country/Volvo S60 - A Category Buster & New Contender Volvo arrives

admin   Wed, 10 Oct 2018  MACHEENE | Report Abuse Volvo V60 Cross Country - Too High for a wagon, to low for a CUV!!

Here goes another car maker thinking of a new to upset the market with a new category that could make an impact to the Automotive arena. A manufacturer that use to make a living with the in-betweens was Cadillac, the introduction of the CTS V put it in the middle, the most recent powerhouse to enter this market was the critically acclaimed Kia Stinger which is still working internet waves as a good alternative to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes Benz C Class or the higher end 5 series or E-Class. Will Volvo have such an impact well the U.S. is kind of anti-wagon so the future doesn't look so bright but in Europe where wagons are the play when it comes to millennials in moving around there could be a big splash. God Bless America that Volvo knowing the U.S is a no go, is stating let's go and bringing on shore a cross segment buster to a Volvo dealership near you. This is part of Volvo's return to the most profitable market left the midsize luxury sedan. The cross country will sit on the same platform as the S60/Standard V60 now let's sit on the details straight from there website: 

V60 Cross Country 5 Points that tell the story: 

• 75mm higher than the V60 Wagon for off-roading capabilities 
• Sensus Connect Infotainment - Tablet style touchscreen  
• Fully Autonomous safety features: Pilot Assist (Up to 80 mph), Oncoming lane mitigation, Auto brake Alert 
• T5 AWD Propulsion System 
• Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Available 

Volvo V60 Cross Country Powertrain: 
Engine: 2.0 Twin Turbo 4 Cylinder (T5) - T6 powertrain to follow 
Power: 250 HP and 258 LB-FT 
Trans: 8 Speed 
Drivetrain: AWD 
Weight: (T5) - 3907lb 
Gas Mileage: (T5) - 28 MPG 

The cars real appeal will be how much the standard S60 Sedan will be accepted to the market in a world were sedans continue to die, I have a feeling they will back as usual we are influenced by the media take a peek at the new S60 the second sedan to hit the market since the S90. This car doesn't pretend, and it can't pretend in this market the sword must be drawn and on its way down for the cut in this market or a Honda Accord may cannibalize you.  Speaking of Honda, this Volvo sedan will be the first built in the U.S.A. For the diesel friendly Europe, sorry to not cater to you none offered.

Volvo S60 Powertrain: