New Volvo XC60 crossover SUV prices announced
Volvo's new XC60 crossover SUV will go on sale in October from £25K
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 03 June 2008
The new Volvo XC60 crossover SUV will go on sale in the UK from £24,750 this October.
First customer deliveries will commence in November, while the XC60 will be on display at several shows and events across the UK this summer, having been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Volvo says that more than 250 confirmed orders have been placed so far.
Volvo XC60 pricing and specification
Starting at £24,7501 On The Road, the Volvo XC60 will be available in three trim levels: S, SE and SE Lux and will have the choice of three engines: a turbocharged T6 producing 282bhp, and two variants of the D5 turbodiesel generating 183bhp and 161bhp respectively.
The entry-level S model features 17" Segin alloy wheels, front fog lights, roof rails and rear spoiler, as well as the advanced safety systems you'd expect from a Volvo including City Safety and RSC (Roll Stability Control) as standard.
Interior details include electronic climate control, information centre, cruise control, leather steering wheel with remote audio controls, aluminium trim and performance sound audio system with aux input and CD player.
The SE trim level adds Hill Descent Control, power driver’s seat with memory and autofolding power door mirrors with ground lights, Eriksberg T-Tec/Textile upholstery, autodimming rear view mirror with compass and chrome window trim.
Prices at SE spec start at £26,250 for the 2.4D AWD (163).
The SE Lux enhances the SE specification with luxury features such as chronographic instrument dials, leather upholstery and Nordic Light Oak natural wood trim, while both front seats will be powered and heated. Further enhancements include luxury floor mats and chrome detailing, 18" Merac alloy wheels, active bending headlamps, power tailgate and rear park assist.
Top spec T6 AWD (285) Geartronic is available at £34,495.
The new Volvo XC60 makes its first UK public show appearance in Canada Square Park at the 2008 Canary Wharf MotorExpo from 9 to 15 June
Fleet and car leasing buyers set to cash in on news that new Volvo XC60 SUV Crossover more than holds its own against BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander stalwarts when it comes to forecast residuals.
New AC Schnitzer BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe rubs MT up wrong way, simply by existing. Tuners that gave us unneutered BMW M3s and M5s has grabbed X6 by dog’s bobbins. So, is the trick X6 the canine’s two things or a dinner?
SUVs need to be tall, high-roofed glass houses. Not anymore because BMW is just about to introduce their new X6 Sports Activity Coupe which goes on sale in the UK from 31 May.
The new BMW X6 crossover SUV is good to drive and a genuine premium product, but can any of that overcome the SAV's ludicrous styling? And is the time right for another 4x4?
All-new BMW X6 SUV coupe crossover with UK dealers by May 31.
advertisement
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 has been named the ultimate Performance Car of The Year 2008 in CAR magazine’s annual test. | 10/10/2008
Mazda will reveal a four-door saloon version of the all-new Mazda3 at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19th November 2008. | 10/10/2008
Skoda is releasing the new Superb GreenLine on 13 October - one of the few specialist low-emission saloons on the UK market, available at £16,710. | 10/10/2008
The new Audi S3 Sportback balances great performance and driveability with strong practicality and high quality - but is it priced too highly? | 10/10/2008
Audi has received 25,000 advance orders already in place for future UK sales, having bucked the diving market in September with a rare sales success for any manufacturer. | 10/10/2008
|09/10/2008
The credit crunch is starting to impact on car-buying, with dealers and manufacturers feeling the pinch. But now could be the best time to buy a new or used car, or get good leasing and finance deals. How to make the credit crunch work for you.
|10/10/2008
The new Audi S3 Sportback balances great performance and driveability with strong practicality and high quality - but is it priced too highly?
|10/10/2008
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 has been named the ultimate Performance Car of The Year 2008 in CAR magazine’s annual test.
|10/10/2008
Skoda is releasing the new Superb GreenLine on 13 October - one of the few specialist low-emission saloons on the UK market, available at £16,710.
|10/10/2008
Mazda will reveal a four-door saloon version of the all-new Mazda3 at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19th November 2008.
|20/11/2007
Around 400 people a day risk damaging their car by misfuelling, and filling up with gas is a mistake that could cost thousands. So what do you do if you´ve filled up your diesel car with unleaded petrol?
|01/10/2008
Euro Car Parts has acquired Pinco 1555 Ltd, including all 53 of LSUK's 53 branches, together with subsidiaries M I Diesel Products, Protech Automotive (UK) and Yeovil Rewind.
|06/12/2007
Fuel protests similar to those that brought the UK to a halt in 2000 are being planned by a breakaway group of disaffected hauliers, according to press reports.
|07/10/2008
Euro Car Parts has put out a statement on the closure of LSUK, stating that a closure of the business was unavoidable due to a 'lack of support'.
|06/10/2008
LSUK, thought to have been rescused by Euro Car Parts, has been unexpectedly closed by the new owners with the loss of over 600 jobs.
Search Motortorque:
No readers comments
Be the first to write a comment on this article