Volvo’s new mid-size crossover, based on its recent S80 sedan. Family values: Tons of safety equipment including the cutting-edge City Safety feature; sophisticated styling inside and out; standard all-wheel drive. Price range: $38,000-$45,000.
The 2010 Volvo XC60 gives fans of the Swedish brand a great way to step down from the more expensive seven-seat XC90 sport-ute. The XC60 crossover seats five and is stylish inside and out, with a classic Scandinavian theme inside. Safety technology abounds, including a City Safety system that helps brake the car under 20 mph if an accident looms. A turbo in-line six is standard for now; less expensive, non-turbo versions are in the works, as is a front-drive version. TheCarConnection.com rates the XC60 at 8.2 out of 10, with high marks in safety and features.
Likes:
* Attractive styling
* Well-trimmed interior
* Good handling and acceleration
Dislikes
* Poor fuel economy
* Lots of techno buttons
The 2010 Volvo XC60 gives fans of the Swedish brand a great way to step down from the more expensive seven-seat XC90 sport-ute. The XC60 crossover seats five and is stylish inside and out, with a classic Scandinavian theme inside. Safety technology abounds, including a City Safety system that helps brake the car under 20 mph if an accident looms. A turbo in-line six is standard for now; less expensive, non-turbo versions are in the works, as is a front-drive version. TheCarConnection.com rates the XC60 at 8.2 out of 10, with high marks in safety and features.
Likes:
* Attractive styling
* Well-trimmed interior
* Good handling and acceleration
Dislikes
* Poor fuel economy
* Lots of techno buttons
