Volvo buyers in the UK will be able to purchase the
all-new V60 Cross Country starting from £ 38,270 (US$ 49,380), with order books
officially open and first deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2019.
Unlike the regular V60, the Cross Country version separates itself through its
robust bodywork elements, exclusive five-spoke 18-inch alloys, permanent
all-wheel drive as standard and an extra 60 mm of ground
clearance.
You also get Hill Descent Control and an Off Road
Drive Mode setting, the latter altering the operation of the AWD system, as
well as the responsiveness of the engine, gearbox and throttle, helping you
negotiate tricky terrain below 40 km/h.
On-board safety and convenience features for the V60
CC include Volvo’s Sensus multimedia system, Volvo On Call, City Safety with
automatic emergency braking and Oncoming Collision Mitigation, among others.
The latter can detect vehicles traveling towards you and will apply the brakes
automatically to limit a potential impact’s severity.
Power comes from a 190 PS 2.0-liter D4
diesel unit, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the 400
Nm of torque are said to provide sufficient pulling power even on
low-grip surfaces, while also giving you a braked towing capacity of 2 tons.
With the standard 18-inch wheels, the Volvo V60
Cross Country can average a combined 55.4 mpg (5.1 l/100km), with CO2 emissions
of 135g/km.
