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Last friday I was finally able to see the V60 in person after 1.5 years of seeing it being sold in Europe only... I wanted one since it was released so... no surprise I loved it at first sight.
Volvo Mexico is only bringing a couple of trims a "kinetic" and the "evolution" the main changes are the audio system (the basic has a 5" screen and only aux input, the evolution has a 7" with bluetooth, usb, more speakers), the wheels are 17" Njord vs 16" Oden, front parking sensors and rear view camera, and the PCC auto communicator. No leather offered though in any trim which unfortunately I think its going to doom its sales in Mexico, because at the price point where its placed most people want leather.
The only engine available is the european T5, i.e. Ford´s ecoboost 2.0 liter with 240 hp and a 6 speed double clutch transmission (also Ford) Powershift.
So on to the test drive. It feels very solid, not too soft but neither harsh at all, very well planted, the engine is more of a "jekill & hide" kind where the car feels slow at launch but once the turbo kicks in it feels very powerful, though not the kind of "sink you in the seat" turbos that can provoke torque steer, the turbo kicks in smoothly. the engine is very smooth for a turbo.
Compared to my old V50 T5, the 5 cylinder´s turbo kicks in a lot earlier and feels faster at launch, but not a huge difference at top speed. Of course the V60 has to move a heavier mass.
The interior has an amazing quality, I fell in love with it, I actually loved the fabric seats (I love the leather seats also but its not a killer for me if the car doesn´t have leather).
The trunk / hatch area is a bit smaller than the V50, but I loved the cargo area net (the one that separates the cargo area from the rear seats). it can be rolled up and down very quickly and you can either separate just the cargo area, or if you drop the seatbacks you can also pull them up behind the front seats. Awesome for us pet owners!
Even though I just purchased the Focus, I took the plunge and ordered one. I really love Volvo wagons. I ordered a Savile Grey with black fabric interiors. Will post pics on thursday (delivery day!)
Volvo Mexico is only bringing a couple of trims a "kinetic" and the "evolution" the main changes are the audio system (the basic has a 5" screen and only aux input, the evolution has a 7" with bluetooth, usb, more speakers), the wheels are 17" Njord vs 16" Oden, front parking sensors and rear view camera, and the PCC auto communicator. No leather offered though in any trim which unfortunately I think its going to doom its sales in Mexico, because at the price point where its placed most people want leather.
The only engine available is the european T5, i.e. Ford´s ecoboost 2.0 liter with 240 hp and a 6 speed double clutch transmission (also Ford) Powershift.
So on to the test drive. It feels very solid, not too soft but neither harsh at all, very well planted, the engine is more of a "jekill & hide" kind where the car feels slow at launch but once the turbo kicks in it feels very powerful, though not the kind of "sink you in the seat" turbos that can provoke torque steer, the turbo kicks in smoothly. the engine is very smooth for a turbo.
Compared to my old V50 T5, the 5 cylinder´s turbo kicks in a lot earlier and feels faster at launch, but not a huge difference at top speed. Of course the V60 has to move a heavier mass.
The interior has an amazing quality, I fell in love with it, I actually loved the fabric seats (I love the leather seats also but its not a killer for me if the car doesn´t have leather).
The trunk / hatch area is a bit smaller than the V50, but I loved the cargo area net (the one that separates the cargo area from the rear seats). it can be rolled up and down very quickly and you can either separate just the cargo area, or if you drop the seatbacks you can also pull them up behind the front seats. Awesome for us pet owners!
Even though I just purchased the Focus, I took the plunge and ordered one. I really love Volvo wagons. I ordered a Savile Grey with black fabric interiors. Will post pics on thursday (delivery day!)