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Volvo Car UK can now announce full technical and specification details for the new XC60 crossover which arrives in dealer showrooms this autumn1. The XC60 is available to order now with prices starting at £24,750 OTR for the 2.4D S model and offers innovative standard features such as a low speed autobrake City Safety and versatile 40/20/40 split folding rear seats as well as sub 200g/km CO2 engine options.

Performance and technical specifications

The new Volvo XC60 launches with three engine variants - two diesels and one petrol. Six speed manual transmission is standard on both the 2.4D and D5 turbo diesel powerplants with six speed Geartronic available as a £1,400 option, while the high performance T6 petrol engine is available in six speed Geartronic guise only.

The frugal 163PS 2.4D and 185PS D5 variants with manual transmission both deliver 37.7mpg on a combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 199g/km. Joining the manual in VED band F is the Geartronic version, at 219g/km. The popular D5 diesel engine generates 400Nm torque at 2000-2750rpm, while the entry level 2.4D offers 340Nm torque at 1750-2750rpm. The 285PS T6 petrol is capable of a top speed of 130mph and offers a brisk 0 to 60 performance of 7.1 seconds, while delivering 400Nm torque from 1500 to 4800rpm. Fuel consumption is 23.7mpg with CO2 emissions of 284g/km.

Equipment levels

With three trim levels, S, SE and SE Lux, available, the entry-level S model comes with all the high quality features you would expect from Volvo including front fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails and rear spoiler; while interior details include electronic climate control, information centre, cruise control, leather steering wheel with remote audio controls, brushed aluminium trim and a performance sound audio system with aux input and CD player. The award winning Volvo City Safety technology is joined by a full suite of standard safety equipment including RSC (Roll Stability Control), ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) and WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System).

The SE specification enhances equipment levels with the addition of Hill Descent Control, electric driver’s seat with three memory functions and Autofolding power door mirrors with ground lights. Added luxury also includes Eriksberg T-Tec/Textile upholstery and autodimming rear view mirrors with compass and chrome window trim.

The SE Lux is the ultimate in Swedish luxury, featuring chronographic instrument dials, leather upholstery, Nordic Light Oak natural wood trim and both front seats are both powered and heated. Further enhancements include luxury floor mats and chrome detailing. 18-inch alloy wheels, active bending headlamps, power tailgate and rear park assist are also all standard.

Styling and options

The Volvo XC60 will be available in 13 different exterior colours including the new Terra Bronze and Lime Grass Green metallic and the interior benefits from the finest materials and superb stitching to give a high quality finish. Upholstery includes Lomma textile available in S models, Eriksberg T-Tec/Textile in SE specifications and leather-faced in the top of the range SE Lux. Colours include Off-Black and Soft Beige, while those opting for leather-faced will have the choice of Off-Black with the new striking Lemon Green and Soft Beige with Espresso Brown. To complement the interior themes, three inlays are available to choose from including Brushed Aluminium, Classic Wood and Nordic Light Oak.

Volvo’s popular option packages are also available, including the Communications, Family and Winter Packs, plus the new Driver Support Pack which includes a host of Volvo’s safety aids including BLIS (Blind Sport Information System), ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and LDW (Lane Departure Warning).

Go configure!

Customers can configure their own Volvo XC60 online in the ‘Build Your Own’ section of the Volvo website www.volvocars.co.uk. The configuration tool allows customers to build and price a vehicle to their personal choice of engine, trim level, colour, upholstery and options.

Volvo XC60 Specs:

Volvo XC60 Prices (OTR)

S
2.4D AWD (163PS) £24,750
D5 AWD (185PS) £25,750

SE
2.4D AWD (163PS) £26,250
D5 AWD (185PS) £27,250
T6 AWD (285PS) Geartronic £31,995

SE Lux

2.4D AWD (163PS) £28,750
D5 AWD (18PS) £29,750
T6 AWD (285PS) Geartronic £34,495

Chassis

Suspension Front MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Steering Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turning circle, kerb to kerb 11.7m
Brake disc diameter front/rear 328mm/302mm

Transmission

Transmission type
AW TF-80SC
(All autos)
M66E H64
(Manual diesels)

Ratio
First
4.148
3.750

Second
2.370
1.905

Third
1.556
1.194

Fourth
1.155
0.838

Fifth
0.859
0.652

Sixth
0.686
0.540

Reverse
3.394
3.206

Final drive ratio
3.750
4.786

Measurements

Exterior measurements (mm) XC60
Length 4628mm
Height (incl shark fin) 1713mm
Width (with wing mirrors, outer edge) 2142mm
Wheelbase 2774mm
Ground clearance 230mm
Approach angle, degrees (kerb) 22.0
Departure angle, degrees (kerb) 27.0
Wading depth at kerb (max speed 10km/h) 350mm

Interior measurements (mm)

Load length 972
Load length with rear seats folded 1789
Height of luggage compartment 802
Rear opening maximum width 1223
Luggage volume, litres
Rear seats down to roof, litres
495 to glass line / 655 to roof 1455

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Robert Dahlgren returns to his old training ground, driving Volvo’s new C30 Green Racer . Volvo has decided to enter its new ethanol powered Volvo C30 racer in the WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) at Brands Hatch on the 26 - 27th of July.

The car, which is in its first year on track, races in the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) as the only ethanol E85 powered car in that series. In STCC, the car has so far secured three out of seven pole positions and has led close to half of all laps driven.

Now Volvo wants to evaluate the car against the strongest of competition on the circuit at legendary Brands Hatch, Kent, England.

“We are naturally excited to come to Brands Hatch. This race was on the ‘to-do-list’ in our plan for the C30 from the start. We wanted this as a check point to see how far we have come against the best,” says Derek Crabb, Motorsport Director at Volvo Car Corporation. “We are climbing up the development curve of this car and we strongly believe the Volvo C30 may become a very competitive car in any FIA Super 2000 championship. However, it is important to stay pragmatic and do things in the right order.”

Equally thrilled is the driver, Robert Dahlgren:

“It will be fantastic to race at Brands Hatch again. I spent most of my youth in Britain and have driven all the tracks in different formula series. I also won the Formula Ford Championship there in 2001 and was the first privateer to do so in 18 years. It will be exiting to come back, but this time as a works driver for Volvo and in the exiting new C30.”

The car will be operated by Volvo official motorsport partner Polestar Racing AB, which is also both developing and running the same car in STCC. Volvo will race with Ethanol E85 in the tank and will not be eligible to race for points.

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The U.S. government and the Swedish State intend to extend their co-operation with the Volvo Group regarding the development of alternative drivelines. The consequences of the extended co-operation include the US Department of Energy, DoE, and the Swedish Energy Agency providing a three-year grant to the Volvo Group in a combined amount of USD 18 M (£ 9.04m) for the development hybrid technology and drivelines for alternative fuels.

The co-operation will last for three years and is an extension of the one-year research and co-operation agreement signed between the Volvo Group and the Swedish and US governments in June 2007. The co-operation is aimed at reducing heavy vehicles’ use of fossil fuels through research and development projects in the areas of energy efficiency, drivelines for alternative fuels and hybrid solutions.

“The climate issue and increasing fuel prices make energy use and energy efficiency some of the most important societal issues of our time. The transportation industry has a special responsibility and this research and development co-operation with the U.S. Government is crucial in our efforts to develop the drivetrains and technology required by both our customers and society as a whole”, says Leif Johansson, CEO of the Volvo Group.

The US government and the Swedish Energy Agency intend to each invest a total of USD 9 M during the three years during the co-operation period. The Volvo Group, for its part, has undertaken to invest an amount corresponding to USD 18 M, which means that the total investment in research and development within the framework of the co-operation agreement amounts to USD 36 M (£ 18.8m)

As a result of the agreement signed last year, the Volvo Group is already involved in a number of projects. For example, the Volvo Group subsidiary Mack Trucks is already participating.