VOLVO PHILIPPINES UNVEILS NEW XC60 SUV
Volvo Philippines unveiled the new XC60 premium SUV which was launched at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It was officially launched at the Volvo Crayfish Party organized in partnership with Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza last month. The new car replaces Volvo’s highly successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch, became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. The XC60 today represents around 30% of Volvo’s total global sales.
“We have a strong heritage in designing stylish and dynamic SUVs that offer the latest in technology. The new XC60 will be no exception. It’s the perfect car for an active lifestyle, and it represents the next step in our transformation plan,” said Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive, Volvo Car Group.
“Volvo Philippines is proud to give the market a glimpse of the newXC60, andwe are confident this Volvo will once again be a strong player in its segment” said Chris Yu of Volvo Philippines.
The new XC60 is considered one of the safest Volvo cars ever made. Its Steer Assist has been added to the groundbreaking City Safety system. Anewsafety system called Oncoming LaneMitigation uses steer assist to help mitigate head-on collisions, while Volvo’s Blind Spot Indication System (BLIS) now uses Steer Assist functionality to reduce the risk of lane-changing collisions. Its Pilot Assist, Volvo’s advanced semi-autonomous driver assistance system, which takes care of steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 130 km/h, is available in the new XC60 as an option.
The new XC60 offers Volvo’s award-winning T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid at the top of the powertrain range, delivering 407 hp and acceleration from 0-100 Kmin just 5.3 seconds. Locally, a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel with 8-speed Geartronic transmission is available giving a thrilling ride with 190 hp and 400 Nmof torque.
Volvo Cars’ driver infotainment and connected services offer, Sensus, and the Volvo On Call app both receive a graphical update with improved usability. As in the 90 Series cars, smartphone integration with CarPlay and Android Auto is also available.
“The XC60 is an SUV not designed to look down on others but to drive. The exterior has an athletic sculpture with a subtle, timeless quality. The interior is a masterful composition of wellresolved architecture, beautiful materials and the very latest technology - all perfectly blended together. The XC60 provides a true Scandinavian experience which will make our customers feel special,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President, Design at Volvo Car Group.