The Volvo XC60 SUV is one of the most selling models on the market and is made from the popular Swedish company. Furthermore, the manufacturer will offer the new and facelifted 2019 Volvo XC60 in the middle of 2019. It will be available with 2-rows of seating and is able to accumulate 5-passenger.
The design is attractive and this year base model will be offered with front-wheel drive that will reduce the price. Also, it is available with three engines and one of them is a hybrid one. Volvo manufacturer is also known as the company who made one of the most safety cars in the world. The models like BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and the new 2020 Acura RDX will be the main competitors to this model.
2019 Volvo XC60 exterior comes with the popular “Thor’s Hammer” design
Like the big brother XC90, the newest 2019 Volvo XC60 will possess the same lines and attractive look. We must add that the XC90 model is among the most beautiful SUVs currently available on the market and XC60 will not differ much from him.
The design of the 2019 Volvo XC60 is elegant, and the model is available with few trims. The R-line design will add more aggressive look thanks to a gloss-black grille. The headlights on the base version come with the popular “Thor’s Hammer” design and also all models will get a panoramic moonroof. With the base model, buyers will get an 18 inches wheels with the optional upgrade to the 21 inches. This SUV measure wheelbase of 112.8 inches and length of 184.6 inches. Colors that will be available with the new model are Pine Gray Metallic, Bursting Blue Metallic, Passion Red, Crystal White Metallic, Osmium Gray Metallic, Denim Blue Metallic, Electric Silver Metallic, Onyx Black Metallic and Ice White.
2019 Volvo XC60 techs inside
The interior of the 2019 Volvo XC60 is one of the best in its class. There are many latest features that will be installed to give the best offers to their buyers. As we already said at the beginning the model will come with 2 rows of seating and is able to accumulate five passengers.
The seats are top-notch and offer superior adjustment and support. In the rear-seat area, there is a lot of space for the three adults and also cargo space is decent. The same interior styling can be seen as in its bigger brother the XC90 model. For the infotainment, the model will use Sensus system along with a 9-inch touchscreen. The base model will also come with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and there is in the offer a powerful 10-speaker/330-watt audio system. As for the safety, the new model will include lane-keeping assist, run-off-road mitigation, automatic emergency braking.
2019 Volvo XC60 engine ranging
The newest 2019 Volvo XC60 is SUV that will be available with three engine options. The base one or standard is 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged inline-4. This engine is under the XC60 T5 model and is able to deliver 250 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque. It is available with front wheels drive system as standard. The all-wheel drive is optional on this model. The next one is under the XC60 T6 model. This one is 2.0-liter turbocharged/supercharged inline-4 that stout 316 horsepower with 295 lb-ft of torque.
Moreover, the last of the list is the Hybrid engine that is under the model 2019 Volvo XC60 T8. It comes with the same 2.0-liter turbocharged/supercharged inline-4 as T5 model but with a plug-in hybrid. This powerful engine will make 400 horsepower with 472 lb-ft of torque. With the base engine, the model will be able to run from 0 to 60 mph in 6,4 sec, while the maximum speed is 130 mph. Maximum towing capacity is 3500 pounds.
Fuel consumption
The first one engine that gets front wheel drive system will reduce the price of this SUV. It gives EPA city/highway fuel economy of 22/29 mpg for the model with the FWD. However, with the AWD the numbers are 20/27 mpg. The T6 comes with only all-wheel drive and gives 19/27 mpg in city/highway. The last one hybrid that also comes with the all-wheel-drive system is able to give 58 mpeg.
2019 Volvo XC60 release date and cost
The 2019 Volvo XC60 is attractive SUV that will debut sometime in 2019. As for the price, the same numbers are there like in the previous model. The base model will start at $40,200, while the top of the offer hybrid one will be over $60,000.