For example, the 2018 V60 Cross Country has 7. It has a similar price, feature content, performance and cargo space. Tasteful body cladding has been added to let you know that the Cross Country is ready for rugged activities. In the V60 Cross Country, City Safety also includes Steering Support, which helps you to steer away from danger as effectively and safely as possible. He also sits on the board of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada.
And aside from the couple of times when the seatbelt pretensioners attempted the Heimlich on us, there was no intervention from the V60's safety systems, such as abruptly cutting the power or applying the brakes. There are no Momentum or Inscription or R-Design trims to choose from—it's just Cross Country. Even if you're not seeking an optimal middle ground between the two, the V60 Cross Country is a satisfying and desirable vehicle. Today, Volvo showed off its latest in full, thus carrying on a long tradition of quasi-capable cars with outdoor aspirations. Nuts and Bolts This year's V60 Cross Country has an increased ride height of 2. Upscale interior Inside, the V60 Cross Country is fitted with highly supportive and well-bolstered front sport seats with leather upholstery. Will you notice the changes behind the wheel? It uses sensors to gauge the size of parallel or perpendicular spaces as you drive by them, and lets you know if one is big enough.
Truthfully, the two cars are almost identical. But the vehicle is also adept at transitioning from one curve to the next with a little throttle and hands working to resist overcompensating and spinning into the snowbanks lining the course. We also had a chance to take the V60 Cross Country over a small obstacle course that showed off its hill hold and descent capability, as well as its ability to traverse angled terrain, cross over ditches and buried logs thanks to it greater ground clearance than the standard wagon. These include the Advanced package with extra safety features, such as adaptive cruise control and the Cross Country Pro package bigger wheels and four-zone climate control among other features. Raising this wagon up might have put a few of its other issues to rest, giving it wider appeal in multiple environments. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by these entities.
Minimum balance to finance is £7,000 on all Selekt V60 and subject to a maximum 20% deposit. While we had extra grip afforded by studded tires, the V60 Cross Country feels surefooted in all conditions and the all-wheel drive more than helpful in pulling the car out after drifting off a plowed surface into a snow bank. While the studded rubber made it difficult to get a real feel for the car's on-road manners, they didn't detract much from the overall experience aside from adding a bit of extra road noise. The transmission shifts smoothly and quickly, and the easy-to-modulate brakes bring the wagon to a stop with authority when needed. Like its larger sibling, the V60 Cross County stands 2.
We don't know all the details yet, but Volvo says the V60 Cross Country's feature content will mimic the larger V90 Cross Country's. Advanced, lightweight materials are used throughout, to reduce overall weight and ensure sharp responses. On it, we found the V60 Cross Country downright entertaining, but almost any car would be if you're so inclined. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. We want to inform consumers about the latest automotive news, and hopefully provide them with the info they need when buying a new or pre-owned car. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not.
In routine driving the T5 powertrain is plenty powerful, and it pairs well with the eight-speed automatic, the only available transmission. Our evaluation vehicles were white with a black interior and attractive metallic trim to brighten it up. But how does the new Cross Country compare to its more city-friendly counterpart, the V60? From 2015-2017, the V60 Cross Country is equipped with a turbocharged 2. The head restraints automatically fold out of the way, while backrests that fold down with a simple touch of a button in the cargo area. He didn't play games during the negotiating process and he was an absolute gentleman.
The 250-horsepower on tap in the T5 is plenty robust for a vehicle of its size. I drove the Cross Country exclusively in this mode because we were taking an unpaved, rocky mountain road from the base of a ski resort up a few thousand feet to the top of the mountain where lunch and majestic views awaited. The overall shape of the V60 Cross Country is clean, sleek and modern. The Great Indoors The V60 Cross Country's interior is nearly identical to every other contemporary Volvo's, and that's a very good thing. Contoured front seats and a spacious cabin allow everyone to ride in comfort.
A Simple Formula 's ground clearance has been increased by up to three inches compared to the standard car, and adds an Off-Road driving mode although it doesn't do much beyond slightly altering the standard all-wheel-drive system's programming and activating the car's hill-descent control, another new feature. Apart from those changes, the V60 Cross Country is visually identical to the V60. Advanced safety features include front and cross-traffic collision mitigation, lane keeping assist and a blind-spot monitor. Dominick made my experience truly fun and was very informative but not pushy. Out of respect for the car and my passenger, I decided to forego any attempts at doing my best Gunnar Andersson rally-driving impression, at least until the following day out on the ice track that Volvo had laid out for us. Granted, this exercise didn't have much bearing on how the Cross Country will perform in normal, real-world conditions while wearing non-studded tires, but it was a ton of fun. All-wheel-drive is standard on the new V60 Cross Country, as are Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability Control, Corner Traction Control and a special Off-Road driving mode.