New Generation Volvo XC60 caught during Cold-Weather Testing

Team Udayavani, Jan 3, 2017, 11:11 AM IST

After the new era XC90 and the all-new S90, Swedish carmaker Volvo is currently dealing with preparing its moderate sized hybrid SUV the XC60. Volvo has been trying the car in various climate conditions.

The current releases spy pictures demonstrate that the car is still canvassed in substantial disguise yet the uncovered bits recommends that the new-gen Volvo XC60 could resemble a downscaled version of the new Volvo XC90.

This is on the grounds that the car depends on the organization’s SPA stage which not just supports the XC90 SUV and the S90, both of which we have as of now audited and V90 Cross Country too that is likewise set to be propelled in India next year.

The similitudes are not simply restricted to structure and shape. In terms of design, the new Volvo XC60 appears to get the same vertical slat grille, sleek headlamps with the carmaker’s signature Thor’s Hammer LED daytime running lights.

From the sides, the new XC90 looks more SUV-like thanks to the new platform and comes with new black alloy wheels and black-walled tyres. The rear section seems to have retained some design bits of the outgoing XC60 like the vertical tail lamps and curved tailgate.

The new stage has additionally made the new XC60 somewhat greater than the active model, which converts into more space for travellers and also expanded trunk limit. All things considered, in spite of the expanded size, there will be a sizeable diminishment in weight too kindness of a similar SPA stage, enhancing effectiveness and execution.

Under the hood, the story more or less remains similar and the next-gen Volvo XC60 will be powered by a range of turbocharged four-cylinder engines.  

The powertrain list will also include a 254bhp 2.0-liter petrol engine. A plug-in hybrid derivative is also on the card that is expected to receive a 1.5-liter, turbocharged, three-cylinder petrol engine paired to an electric motor to produce a combined output of approximately 250bhp.

The car will be presented one year from now and is probably going to come to India in late 2017 or mid 2018.