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In its first drive/review of the Volvo XC60, a soon-coming competitor for the BMW X3, Land Rover LR2, Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLK, and Infiniti EX35, Motor Trend surprised me with the following statements (read the whole piece here):
"Canyon-carving sessions are surprisingly rewarding given Volvo's priority on safety...... Clearly its engineers took a different tack with the XC60 and gave on-road performance a high position on the agenda...... the XC60 doesn't feel tall or unstable. Credit its firm and responsive MacPherson-strut front and multilink rear suspension that minimizes body roll through corners...... Volvo's traction and stability-control systems (DTSC, RSC) don't kill the fun too quickly...."
- Volvo Rolls Out Sportier Xc60 R-design
With the R-series sports cars eliminated from Volvo's line-up, the Swedish firm's R badge lives on as a high-end trim and equipment level that may also include some degree of chassis upgrades as is the case with the new XC60 R-Design. According...
- Cobra Tuning For The New Volvo Xc60 Suv
Off-road tuning specialist 'Cobra Technology & Lifestyle' has presented its latest line of aftermarket bling for the new Volvo XC60 SUV. The range includes the 'oh so useful for your typical, city-dwelling XC60 owner' stainless-steel...
- Volvo Xc60 Suv: Official Images To Be Released On February 20!
It has come to our attention -ok, we actually read about it in the invitation we received to see the XC60 live at the Geneva Motor Show from Volvo..., that the Swedish carmaker will release the first official pictures of its all-new XC60 SUV on Wednesday,...
- Volvo Xc60 Vs Volvo - U.s. Sales Data
If Volvo is your game, these charts are where you lay the blame. Kind of. The Good Car Guy compiled the Graphs, but that doesn't mean GoodCarBadCar.net is responsible for the data which is found in the Graphs. In fact, though disappointed that Volvos...
- Volvo Announces Canadian Pricing Of New Xc60
Volvo's handsome new small SUV, the XC60, has been priced for the Canadian market. $45,495 nets you 281 horsepower, all-wheel drive, a six-speed automatic, and leather seating. The Volvo XC60, priced at $45,495, also comes standard with City Safety,...
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VOLVO XC60 GROUND CLEARANCE DOESN'T HURT?
In its first drive/review of the Volvo XC60, a soon-coming competitor for the BMW X3, Land Rover LR2, Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLK, and Infiniti EX35, Motor Trend surprised me with the following statements (read the whole piece here):
"Canyon-carving sessions are surprisingly rewarding given Volvo's priority on safety...... Clearly its engineers took a different tack with the XC60 and gave on-road performance a high position on the agenda...... the XC60 doesn't feel tall or unstable. Credit its firm and responsive MacPherson-strut front and multilink rear suspension that minimizes body roll through corners...... Volvo's traction and stability-control systems (DTSC, RSC) don't kill the fun too quickly...."
Why is this so surprising? Does The Good Car Guy, an admitted Volvo fan, not believe Volvo to be capable of turning a compact SUV into a bit of a dynamic dynamo? No, no, no. See, Motor Trend also brought to my attention another aspect of the XC60 - it's height. The XC60 T6 AWD possesses 9.1 inches of ground clearance. Height off the ground inherently produces tipsy-topsy vehicles, and the 4000+ pound Volvo with that much ground clearance led me to believe that this, of all Volvos, would be the softy in the corners. For context, have a look at competitor clearance below.
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Volvo XC60: 9.0 inches
Mercedes-Benz GLK350: 7.9 inches
Audi Q5: 7.87 inches
BMW X3: 8.0 inches
Infiniti EX35: 5.4 inches
Land Rover LR2: 8.3 inches
Volvo XC90: 8.6 inches
- Volvo Rolls Out Sportier Xc60 R-design
With the R-series sports cars eliminated from Volvo's line-up, the Swedish firm's R badge lives on as a high-end trim and equipment level that may also include some degree of chassis upgrades as is the case with the new XC60 R-Design. According...
- Cobra Tuning For The New Volvo Xc60 Suv
Off-road tuning specialist 'Cobra Technology & Lifestyle' has presented its latest line of aftermarket bling for the new Volvo XC60 SUV. The range includes the 'oh so useful for your typical, city-dwelling XC60 owner' stainless-steel...
- Volvo Xc60 Suv: Official Images To Be Released On February 20!
It has come to our attention -ok, we actually read about it in the invitation we received to see the XC60 live at the Geneva Motor Show from Volvo..., that the Swedish carmaker will release the first official pictures of its all-new XC60 SUV on Wednesday,...
- Volvo Xc60 Vs Volvo - U.s. Sales Data
If Volvo is your game, these charts are where you lay the blame. Kind of. The Good Car Guy compiled the Graphs, but that doesn't mean GoodCarBadCar.net is responsible for the data which is found in the Graphs. In fact, though disappointed that Volvos...
- Volvo Announces Canadian Pricing Of New Xc60
Volvo's handsome new small SUV, the XC60, has been priced for the Canadian market. $45,495 nets you 281 horsepower, all-wheel drive, a six-speed automatic, and leather seating. The Volvo XC60, priced at $45,495, also comes standard with City Safety,...