And, naturally, being a Volvo, there’s a host of other electronic systems to help optimize handling and control, starting with dynamic stability and traction control (DSTC). Depending on the theme picked, the dash pod’s graphics and colours change.Įverything is put through Volvo’s electronically controlled Haldex AWD system with Instant Traction - when a tire loses traction, power is reduced to that wheel and is instantly transferred to the wheel(s) with the best grip. The drive can be tailored using one of three available driving modes, or “themes” in Volvo-speak - Eco, Elegance (normal) or Performance - activated by the left-hand steering wheel stalk. 2015.5 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 AWD Platinum Plus, there’s a solidity to the wagon in how it drives that seems to be a function of its build quality rather than weight.Īs for fuel economy, I averaged 12.8 L/100 km, reasonable for mostly suburban driving with a little highway mixed in. Maximum torque comes on at a low 1,800 rpm and acceleration is smoothly and linearly delivered. Considering it weighs only 1,640 kilograms - light in comparison to most SUVs - the Cross Country knows how to get out of its own way. I didn’t put a stopwatch on the car, but the time feels about right. Testing by Volvo says the wagon will accelerate to 100 kilometres an hour in 7.4 seconds and has a combined fuel economy of 10.2 L/100 km. Said engine is mated with a six-speed Geartonic auto transmission with Adaptive Shift. Inside, there are sports seats in black and tan leather with distinctive stitching.įor the Canadian market, the T5 all-wheel-drive V60 Cross Country ($44,100 to start) comes with a single engine choice - a well-sorted-out 2.5-litre, in-line turbocharged five-cylinder that offers up a respectable 250 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. That’s not to say there aren’t a few external styling cues to differentiate the V60 Cross Country from the V60 Sportswagon, namely skid plates front and rear, side scuff plates, fender extensions and integrated tailpipes. ![]() Big deal! As a higher-riding derivative of the V60, the V60 Cross Country has, more or less, the same excellent performance and handling dynamics of the former, with a little more ground clearance to tackle gnarlier cottage roads. So, Volvo’s marketing department spin-doctors are a little over-zealous with their verbiage. Article contentĪlso read our review of the stunning Volvo XC90 SUV This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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