VOLVO XC60 R- DESIGN

Overview: Premium mid- size AWD crossover that marches to its own pickled herring buffet Pros: Beautiful Nordic esthetic, roomy, comfortable, good power from twin- charged four Cons: Options adds up, not as sporty as it looks Value for money: Fair What we would change: Find some more chassis sophistication and steering feel How we would spec it: Stick with the standard 19- inch wheels

The Specs

Type of vehicle: AWD mid- size luxury crossover

Engine: 2.0- L twin- charged fourcylinder

Power: 316 hp at 5,700 rpm, 295 lb- ft of torque at 2,200 rpm Transmission: Eight- speed auto Brakes: Four- wheel disc with ABS Tires: 255/ 40R21 Pirelli P Zero Price: $ 55,450 base R- Design/

$ 68,400 as tested Destination charge: $ 2,015 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy ( L/ 100 km): 11.4 city, 8.7 highway Standard features ( R- Design):

sunroof, leather, full LED headlights, four- zone climate control, 12.3- inch digital instrument cluster, adjustable drive- mode settings, navigation, SiruisXM, 10- speaker audio, lane- departure warning, City Safety, Driver Alert, road- sign info, proximity key, rear- view camera, rear park assist, powered lift gate, fog lamps with cornering illumination, sport chassis, 19- inch wheels, R- Design sport seats, sport steering wheel, specific R- Design trim

Options: 21- inch wheels, Convenience Package, Vision Package, Climate Package with heads- up display, tailored dashboard and upper door panels, metallic paint, Bowers and Wilkins sound system