Volvo might have said that it won’t have any actual
cars on display at the LA Auto Show, but it actually did – the V60. It also told us how much it
will cost in the U.S. market.
The BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon rival starts at US$ 38,900, excluding a US$ 995 destination charge. The price corresponds to the base
V60 T5 FWD model in Momentum trim level. The V6 T6 AWD Momentum is priced from US$ 43,400. The base T5 powertrain is a 2.0-liter turbocharged Drive-E gasoline
engine that produces 250 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic
transmission that sends power to the front wheels. Customers who want their V60
with all-wheel drive are forced to upgrade to the T6 engine that comes with
standard AWD. It’s still a 2.0-liter gasoline engine but it features both
turbocharging and supercharging for a total of 316 hp and 400 Nm of
torque. In this case, the same eight-speed auto is linked to an AWD system.
The entry-level Momentum grade comes standard with
LED headlights, panoramic moonroof, the Sensus Connect touchscreen interface,
and an exclusive city-weave textile interior. Momentum also brings a suite of
standard driver assistance features. Those are highlighted by City Safety which
helps mitigate or prevent accidents at intersections and with pedestrians,
cyclists and large animals.
The mid-range R-Design (from US$ 43,900) brings a more
dynamic appearance courtesy of gloss black window trim, mirror caps, and front
grille. Interior upgrades include the Nappa leather sports seats with open grid
textile, heated and perforated leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles,
and leather-wrapped gear shifter.
Finally, the range-topping Inscription grade adds
bright chrome window trim and front grille accents on the outside for a more
luxurious look. Inside, it brings driftwood inlays, leather comfort seats with
four-way lumbar and power cushion extensions, and four-zone electric climate
control, among many other things. The first units of the mid-size
premium wagon will arrive in U.S. dealerships in early 2019. The V60 will be
offered exclusively via customer order production to allow customers to fully
customize their vehicle.
