Volvo S60 Cross Country launched at INR 42.7 lakhs (On-Road)

Volvo has launched its S60 Cross Country sedan at INR 42.7 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).  Volvo has introduced an altogether new segment in India with S60 Cross Country. The S60 sedan already sells in India and the Cross Country version of this sedan will be powered by petrol as well as diesel engine options.

The Volvo S60 Cross Country is a raised S60 sedan and also gets a body kit to add to the muscular look.

The S60 Cross Country is a crossover of the S60 sedan which can do a bit of off-roading with ease. The S60 Cross Country is the first ever sedan crossover to be launched on our shores. Crossover versions of hatchbacks are generally more popular. The design of the S60 Cross Country brings a sporty, unconventional and adventurous edge to the sedan. The increased ground clearance of 210mm is a first-in-class and adds a go-anywhere capability to the sedan.

Apart from the raised stance, this sedan has an AWD  option. The S60 Cross Country rides 65mm higher than the regular S60 sedan and gets an option of 18-inch or 19-inch rims. We aren’t certain if it will come to India with an AWD, as it isn’t of much relevance to the Indian car market. It is more useful for regions that have snow.

A 2.4-litre, 5-cylinder diesel engine does duty in this car and produces 190bhp of power and 420Nm of torque.

The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Volvo V40 hatchback is already available in a crossover version.

The car comes loaded with safety features like laser assisted automatic braking that now operates from 50km/h.Electronic Brake Assistance, Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist.

Volvo S60 Cross Country segment:

The Volvo S60 Cross Country has created a new segment. This raised vehicle is based on the S60 sedan platform that is already sold in India. Volvo will even be getting the XC90 hybrid to India at some point of time and this will add more value to its portfolio. The Volvo V40 hatchback is already available in a crossover version.