Volvo has taken the wraps off the XC60 facelift, which now comes with a revised exterior design and more technology on the inside, as part of the update. The XC60 was actually Volvo's best selling model in 2020, with almost 2,00,000 units sold, and accounted for nearly 29% of Volvo Cars’ total sales. A facelift for the Volvo XC60 has thus arrived in just the right time.
At first glance, its hard to notice any
changes to the exterior design as most of the updates are concentrated on the
inside. However, Volvo has thrown in a few subtle updates to the design. The
XC60 new features a new front grille and a new front bumper with lots of chrome
garnishes. The Volvo XC60 facelift also gets new exterior colour options and
alloy wheel designs.
On the inside, Volvo has updated the
infotainment system with a new android-based operating system that’s been
developed in collaboration with Google. It naturally allows access to Google
apps such as Google Maps and even third-party services, such as Spotify, which
can be synchronized with other devices through a user account. Volvo says it
offers a true “smartphone-like” experience.
To go along with this system, Volvo has
launched a new Digital Services package. This will eventually be offered on all
models featuring the system. The package allows access to Google apps, Google
assistant, the Volvo on Call app, wireless phone charging and "all
data" required to run the service. The interior of the XC60 has also been
updated with new materials. This includes leather-free options as well as ‘City
Weave’ textile upholstery. There has been a certain safety upgrade with the
addition of Volvo’s latest Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as well.
The current pre-facelift Volvo XC60 on sale in India is powered by a sole 2.0-litre diesel engine that's available in two states of tune - 190 hp and 235 hp. However, with this upcoming facelift, the XC60 will become a petrol-only model in India as the carmaker plans to have petrol and a electric-only lineup in India from 2022.
