Volvo V60 Cross Country is made for dynamic driving, for those with many plans and tasks. You can always drive where there is no road and park in the metropolis. Elegant appearance and sporty temperament - the perfect combination for the most unforgettable journeys.

Options and prices

Volvo B60 Cross Country is available in the following trim levels: Kinetic, Momentum and Summum. Choose the modification that suits your character, because each of them is unique. After your first trip, you will not remain indifferent.

Safety

As always, safety is the most important thing at Volvo. All the latest technologies for a comfortable, safe ride. Intelligent pedestrian detection with automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control with a safe distance function - to name just a few.

Exterior

All Swedish elegance and laconicism are presented in the salon. You can flip through the menu of the on-board computer with the left steering wheel paddle or buttons on the steering wheel to control the cruise control. Soft, comfortable chairs will not let you get tired, even if you go on a long road trip.

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As expected, the Swedes did not postpone the debut of the "raised" version of the Volvo V60 station wagon. However, we can talk about the elevation without any irony, because the declared clearance of the Cross Country modification is 210 mm - 75 mm more than that of. The developers promised the same figure for the larger model Volvo V90 Cross Country, and the reality turned out to be only slightly worse: in the “ninety” station wagon, the bottom point of the bottom is 200 mm from the ground.

The company does not go into details, however, using the V90 Cross Country model as an example, it is easy to estimate the amount of improvements: the older brother, for the harmonious joint work of springs, shock absorbers, stabilizers and tires on any type of surface, compared with the "civilian" version, had about 200 characteristics changed chassis. And both station wagons are based on the same modular SPA platform.

In addition to the plastic body kit, the Volvo V60 Cross Country has only four-wheel drive and Off-Road mode in the drive electronics settings: more torque is transmitted to the rear wheels, the hill descent assistant is activated, the steering wheel becomes lighter, and the gas response is softer. In addition, the "sixty" "in the base" has an automatic braking system with the functions of recognizing pedestrians, cyclists and large (larger than a dog) animals.

For a surcharge, the car can be equipped with a semi-autonomous Pilot Assist system, operating at speeds up to 130 km / h. On roads with discernible markings, it steers within the lane, preventing it from going to the oncoming lane or the side of the road: moreover, like in the base "sixty", the algorithm has been adjusted in favor of more accurate cornering. Another legacy option is the automatic braking system when detecting obstacles from the side at an intersection.

The Volvo V60 Cross Country will be equipped with the same two-liter turbo fours as other soplatform models. At the moment, two modifications have been announced: the T5 (250 hp) and D4 (190 hp) versions will be the first to enter the market. The only intrigue is whether the younger Cross Country will have hybrid versions of the T6 Twin Engine AWD (340 hp) and T8 Twin Engine AWD (390 hp), available for the usual "sixty".

However, Volvo still has enough time to talk about the details: production at the Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden will begin in winter, and the start of accepting orders in Europe is expected in early 2019. Volvo's Moscow office told Autoreview that the V60 Cross Country will certainly appear in Russia, but the exact dates have not yet been determined.

What is Cross Country? This is a "package" that increases the ground clearance of the conventional Volvo V60 station wagon by 65 mm (up to 196 mm), expands the range of paints and wheel options. In addition, it includes reinforced suspension elements (borrowed from the XC70), underbody protection (front and rear) and modified bumpers. That is, everything that turns an ordinary station wagon into a classic crossover.

Volvo V60 Cross Country on 19-inch black matte BOR INSCRIPTION DC wheels (option for 84,000 rubles) looks even more aesthetically pleasing. But what is pleasing to the eye will not allow you to hang out on dirt roads. But fashionable wheels give the all-round exclusiveness. The dark bronze metallic TWILIGHT BRONZE (50,500 rubles), as well as tinted windows of the rear doors and the luggage compartment (16,700 rubles), take care of the V60 to be as premium as possible. What's inside?

The driver sits higher in the V60 Cross Country than in a regular station wagon, but not high enough to feel like a real SUV. The verified profile of very comfortable sports seats upholstered in leather (83,700 rubles, including a black ceiling) allows you to conquer corners at speeds significantly exceeding the limits established by the rules. The range of adjustments will keep you from getting as low as in the regular V60. I don't want to take my hands off the meaty steering wheel. True, the paddles behind it for manual gear selection (12,500 rubles), most likely, mean that you will not use them too often.

Time has left its mark on Swedish minimalism. Fortunately, the quality of the materials cannot be found fault with. The situation with multimedia is much worse. It lacks the ultra-fashionable touch screen, which would be useful for navigating (41,500 rubles). Instead, you have to turn the knobs. The situation is not the best with the speed of the navigator - loading routes takes too long.

In terms of practicality, the Volvo V60 Cross Country seems to be much better, although it is inferior to its main competitors. There is plenty of head and legroom for rear passengers, but the Audi A4 Allroad and Volkswagen Passat Alltrack have even more headroom due to the longer wheelbase.

The "Swede" loses to the "Germans" in the capacity of the trunk. Volvo is content with a modest 430 liters for the class, while the A4 Allroad offers 490 liters, and the Passat Alltrack - 650 liters. The increased ground clearance led to a lower loading threshold. The disadvantage is compensated for by the rear sofa, which folds in one movement and forms a flat surface with the boot floor.

After enjoying the admiration of passers-by and rear passengers, it's time to hit the road. But first, you should choose one of the three themes of the graphic instrument panel (35,300 rubles). Let's dwell on the blood red shade. And although it does not affect driving performance in any way, it perfectly matches the sporty spirit of the front seats. True, against this background, an unpleasant contrast is made by the loud noise of a 5-cylinder turbodiesel and vibrations on the steering wheel. Fortunately, at high speeds, the engine emits more pleasant sounds and practically does not give out accessories to the diesel engine.

Leaving the parking lot, you have to peer with surprise at the image on the screen from the rear view camera (36,300 rubles). The picture does not convey the real situation behind the car at all. Judging by the mirrors, there is still a lot of space, but the camera suggests otherwise. Fortunately, the parking sensors are not overly active. Parking maneuvers are somewhat complicated by a heavy steering wheel, but such settings are more preferable for active driving.

Suspension Volvo V60 Cross Country easily swallows "bumps" without making any unpleasant sounds. The only thing that makes itself felt are 19-inch rims. Travel time is brightened up with great music from the speakers of the optional PREMIUM SOUND audio system from Harman Kardon (126,400 rubles). It effectively suppresses loud engine operation at low revs.

The interior becomes even louder when the gas pedal is fully depressed to the floor. But this is a completely different kind of noise. The dynamic turbodiesel D4 sounds like a thoroughbred gasoline aspirated. It's a shame that only 4-cylinder units will soon remain in Volvo.

A brief moment of oblivion, and fuel consumption begins to increase rapidly. The average result during the test was 9.4 liters. It should be noted that 85 percent of the time the car moved in the city. The diesel engine is paired with a 6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. The machine switches gears too late, even in a calm environment. When overtaking a gear change, you have to wait an incredibly long time. The problem is solved by switching to manual control mode - the box quickly reacts to pressing the petals.

The Volvo V60 Cross Coyntry makes you feel confident in all conditions. This is due not only to the suspension, all-wheel drive and steering systems, but a number of systems that ensure safety. The active safety package (RUB 122,800), which includes a blind spot monitoring system, a driver fatigue monitoring system and adaptive cruise control, warns of vehicles in the blind spot and when too fast approaching the vehicle in front. The system is also able to recognize pedestrians intending to cross the vehicle's path. A flashing LED increases alertness, but is active unnecessarily. For example, when a pedestrian is driving a parallel course on the sidewalk, and is most likely not going to throw himself under the wheels. Fortunately, mistakes happen very rarely, and being too vigilant will not hurt anyone.

Gorgeous 19-inch wheels wrapped in standard tires don't make you want to get into rough mud. The "symbolic passage" on the sand showed that in a difficult situation the all-wheel drive system provides timely assistance. However, even moderate off-road, this is not about the Cross Country. His task, above all, is to look good. And Volvo copes with this task with dignity.

The Volvo V60 Cross Country is a contradictory car that wants to be all in one. As an all-rounder, he has mediocre capabilities, as his rivals are capable of more. The heavy steering wheel is in perfect harmony with the thoroughbred sound of the engine at high revs, but the characteristic engine noise at low revs and the high seating position at the wheel suppress all attempts to hint at "sportiness". This is a very strange mixture in a very elegant package. Despite its shortcomings, the V60 Cross Country brings fond memories for a long time.

Advantages:

Great engine sound at high revs;

Elegant design;

Numerous security systems;

Very comfortable seats.

Disadvantages:

High price;

Relatively high fuel consumption;

Inaccurate picture of the rear view camera;

Outdated multimedia system;

Loudly running engine;

Slow automaton.

Specifications Volvo V60 Cross Country D4 AWD

Body type - 5-door station wagon.

Engine:

Turbodiesel, R 5, 2400 cm3;

Power - 190 HP at 4000 rpm;

The torque is 420 Nm at 1500-3000 rpm.

The transmission is an automatic 6-speed.

The drive is full.

Length x width x height - 4635 x 1899 x 1484 mm;

Wheelbase - 2776 mm;

Trunk volume - 430 liters.

Dynamics:

Acceleration 0-100 km / h - 8.9 s;

Average fuel consumption - 9.4 l / 100 km;

The maximum speed is 205 km / h.

Basic version - 2,149,000 rubles;

Test version - 2 887 700 rubles.

Volvo V60 Cross Country. Price: from 2 149 000 rub. On sale: since 2015

There is a rather voluminous niche under the traditional "floating" center console

It is strange that the second generation of the S60 / V60 family acquired the Cross Country modification only in the seventh year of its life, when, it would seem, an update is just around the corner. But, despite the age of the "donor", the newcomer looks fresh and organic: an additional 6.5 cm of ground clearance, however, as well as several elements made of unpainted plastic, clearly came to the face of the sixty. As if it was these touches that the V60 lacked to complete harmony of its appearance!

Although, of course, you cannot hide the years: the interior, for example, will appeal to a retrograde rather than a progressive user. I may approve of the lack of touch controls, but in general there are comments on ergonomics: control of the on-board computer on the steering column switch, four equal-sized rounds for climate control, media system and music on the center console and a not very intelligible multimedia menu - all this somewhat confuses confused. However, the merits of the Cross Country clearly prevail.

The back row, although you cannot call it very spacious, is generally very comfortable

Four-wheel drive in the case of a station wagon is here for a surcharge, but we came across the most "tasty" equipment - with a turbodiesel, all-wheel drive transmission and a classic 6-speed automatic. It is noteworthy that a 5-cylinder turbodiesel, as well as an all-wheel drive, is not offered for the "usual" sixty. And in vain, because in such a combination the V60 played with new colors, having acquired, in addition to practicality, several driver notes. The engine, not only is economical (in the combined cycle I got 8-9 liters per hundred), has a pleasant velvet baritone and excellent traction.

It is cozy inside, but still conservative - the interior of Vol'vov has not changed much since 2010

And the four-wheel drive "starts" even more! "Haldex" of the fifth generation, even with the stabilization system not disabled, from the heart throws momentum to the rear axle, forcing the V60 to playfully wriggle aft on the ice. But all this, of course, is within reasonable limits - after all, we are in Volvo. But when the "collar" is turned off, the Cross Country transforms even more: under the gas discharge, it goes into a skid with a thrill, and under the addition actively develops it. An excellent device for those who like to skim through the snow in long slides - the XC60 and XC70, similar in cost and construction, are clearly inferior in terms of drive.

Even with a very dynamic driving, fuel consumption is within the range of 8-9 liters per hundred

However, safety is still above all - I was convinced of this personally at the end of the test drive, having got into a very indicative accident. It was on Friday evening, on the last section of the M4-Don highway at the entrance to Moscow, literally 5 km from the Moscow Ring Road. The last remaining piece of the route, in contrast to the kilometers traveled earlier, was not treated with reagents, which is why it was covered with an even and high-quality layer of ice. Well, what's wrong - for the first time or what? Judging by the concentration of accidents, for many such a turn of the elements came as a surprise, including for the silver Solaris, which dived exactly to the left side of the still virgin V60 body. Later, the driver of the silver fighter admitted to the traffic police that he was first carried into the bump stop, and only then into the innocent Volvo. It has long been known that it is impossible to avoid such cases. Another thing is noteworthy - how "Volvo" calmly maintained its trajectory and direction of movement, not to mention the integrity of the cabin cage. All-wheel drive, the stabilization system, and a well-thought-out body structure helped here. Well done, Volvo, well done! I was lucky this time with the traffic police officer: “Guys, how many times do I repeat, get out of the road! To hell with her, with the car, the main thing is to stay alive! Just now the same victim in an accident walked along the side of the road next to the accident, did not have time to recover, and he was hit by another uncontrolled car ... Step aside, I beg you! "

Ground clearance allows you to park safely at curbs. You don't have to worry about the bumper: it is located high enough.

Two hours after the incident and filling out the certificates, we were going to disperse, and, as if according to a script, I did not have time to open the door when another "fighter pilot" flies into the rear bumper of the V60 - the driver of the second "Focus", who also lost control. Fortunately, my friend and I managed to jump back in time. "And what am I talking about!" - summed up the inspector.

All in all, despite the incident, and to some extent thanks to it, the V60 CC left the best impressions of itself: it is still a safe Swedish car, whose already good character was pleasantly diversified by all-wheel drive, which made the V60 even more interesting. in management. A car almost devoid of any significant flaws! Although there is one "but": the price of the V60 CC is close to the older brother of the XC 60, and knowing the mores of our buyer, we can assume that he would rather prefer the one that is bigger and more impressive out of the two options.

The backrest of the rear seat consists of three parts and folds in a 40:20:40 ratio

In the course of the test, an unplanned crash test took place: on the ice-covered area of \u200b\u200bthe M-4 "Don" the station wagon was "hit" by a dull tinted Solaris, which at speed skidded first into the bump stop and then into the innocent V60. "Volvo" bravely endured the blow of fate, fully retaining control over itself.

After a hard hit on the left side, the V60 retained both its trajectory and body integrity.

• Interesting handling on ice, excellent turbodiesel, good cross-country ability, high safety
• Slightly outdated interior elements, high price

* Transport tax is calculated in Moscow. The cost of TO-1 / TO-2 is taken according to the dealer's data. OSAGO and comprehensive insurance are calculated on the basis of one male driver, single, age 30 years, driving experience 10 years.

Verdict

So reckless in management and at the same time utilitarian Volvo should definitely be in demand in our market: there are no competitors. However, buyers have been dashingly lured to the booming crossover segment, the size of which automakers are only increasing. Maybe in vain?