The best thing about climbing behind the wheel of a Volvo is the instant sense of security, craftsmanship and well-being you get.
Maybe it's the incredibly comfortable leather seats, the way the austere interior is set off with well-placed controls and a leather-wrapped steering wheel or maybe it's the tight, well-fitted interior that settles you which makes driving a Volvo such a pleasant experience. It's no secret too that the unibody construction and host of safety and security features adds a dimension of confidence to piloting any of the brand.
Firing up the new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Drive-E engine of the 2015 Volvo XC60 T6 SUV adds to the rush of wanting to get rolling. By combining both super and turbocharger technologies, Volvo has created a smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient power plant. But what kind of performance from this 4-cylinder engine you ask? How about 6.5 seconds to 60 mph with a rated 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 22 mpg around town. This rakishly handsome mid-sized utility vehicle cranks out an impressive 302 horsepower driven through a smooth shifting 8-speed transmission.
Think again if a rough ride is anticipated with the truck. The front MacPherson struts, multi-link rear suspension and Dynamic Stability Traction Control make for a smooth, compliant ride yet return such a surprising amount of steering feedback and fine handling that I thought it rivaled a sedan's.
The one drawback to the two 2.0-liter offerings is that you can currently only get the vehicle in front-wheel drive. To get all-wheel drive it looks like the 3.0-liter turbocharged T6 or R-Design is the way to go.
I had the chance to stretch the XC60 out for an extended highway run and achieved better than average 26 mpg. The auto features ultra-low emission technology that did not dampen how powerful it was. Maneuvering through highway traffic was a breeze and what was really surprising was how nimble the truck was in the city. It feels like it drives smaller than its dimensions and parking it was no problem. Do, however, disengage the auto start/stop when in traffic — it's annoying.
The panoramic sunroof was part of the base package, along with push-button start, keyless entry and digital dash display. The $4,000 Platinum package adds some niceties, including power tailgate, rear parking camera, retracting side view mirrors and the navigation system. Another $4,700 in extras upgrade the leather on the seats, 20" wheels, interior wood inlay detailing and adds another layer of collision and driver alerts including adaptive cruise control with queue assist, auto braking, distance warning and Xenon lights.
You'll recognize the brand immediately as the diagonal strip with the famed Volvo nameplate is emblazoned on the louvered grill and the elegant, sensible lines give the truck a striking curbside appeal. Great sight lines in the truck give you a sweeping view of the road, and if those rear headrests are in the way, a tap of the dash button will lower them.
With three-way folding rear seats you can configure the cargo deck for a wide variety of chores and weekend sports gear or let your passengers relax in the spacious cabin. The roof rails add more storage functionality providing a base for bikes, canoes or cargo containers. More than just a luxury people mover, the $50,725 list price with a base of $40,050 is also very competitive to offerings from Acura, Lexus, BMW, Audi and Porsche.
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