Interpretation of Volvo XC60, equipped with Aisin 8AT gearbox, starting from 396,900, is it worth starting with？

In this issue, I will give you a comprehensive interpretation. It has been selling well in China for many years. As a medium-sized luxury, the guide price of this car is 39.69-45.89 million yuan. At present, there are four models on sale, all of which are 2.0T+48V light hybrid power system, with internal code name "B5", and all of them are equipped with Aisin 8AT gearbox as standard. So is this car worth starting with?

From the appearance, Volvo XC60 adopts the family classic front face design and incorporates the design element of "Raytheon’s Hammer". The front grille is designed to be wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with several vertical high-gloss painted black decorative strips interspersed inside. The classic oblique 45 symmetrical line LOGO is decorated with a large number of chrome-plated elements, which makes the whole front look exquisite and three-dimensional. The front enclosure is a concave shape, and the imitation air inlet design is matched with chrome-plated decoration, which makes the whole shape relatively young.

The lines on the side of the car body are tough, and the waistline extends from the front fender to the upper end of the rear wheel arch. The lines are smooth. Although the popular suspended roof design is not adopted, it benefits from the prominent sense of movement of the double five-frame rims and the body design with wide shoulders. Therefore, from the side, this car looks like a dive, and its face value is more pleasing. The body length is 4708 mm, the width is 1902 mm, the car height is 1660 mm and the wheelbase is 2865 mm. As a medium-sized car, the car’s body length and height have no special advantages in its class, but its width and wheelbase are considerable.

The design of the rear of the car continues the characteristics of Volvo brand. The D-pillar and rear windshield are obviously prominent, and the symmetrical "L" LED taillights echo the design of the headlights. In addition, the Volvo XC60 adopts a hidden exhaust design, and the trim strips surround the bottom edge of the car body, adding some luxury and exquisiteness.

In the interior part, the functional divisions in the car are clear, the material of the center console is environmentally friendly and has no odor, and it is comfortable to touch. However, the detailed design of the entire center console is not particularly brilliant, and many traditional design elements can still be seen in the air conditioning outlet and central control panel. The entry-level version of the electronic gear handle adopts hollow design, which is different from the traditional one. On this basis, the high-equipped model also provides a crystal gear handle, which is more exquisite and delicate, and has certain enthusiasm for improving the grade of the interior environment.

As for ride comfort, Volvo XC60 seats conform to the model, especially the front seats, which have high ride comfort, good support and a sense of package. The second row of space, based on the wheelbase of nearly 2.87 meters, provides ample seating space and storage space, which can meet the daily needs of ordinary family users. However, some users report that the comfort of the middle seat in the second row is not as good as that of the seats on both sides, and the ride experience will be affected when the passengers are full.

The Volvo XC60 is stable in configuration. The whole system comes standard with active safety functions such as lane keeping assistance and collision warning, plus passive safety configurations such as front side, and main driver’s knee airbags, which improves driving safety. At the same time, the car also comes standard with panoramic sunroof, front and off-road driving modes, roof rack, front+rear multi-layer configuration, which improves driving comfort and convenience. In the configuration part of the car, the car is equipped with a 9-inch vertical central control panel as standard. The car has a built-in A3960 chip, and the operating system is native Android. The operation fluency is good, but the UI interface of the system is relatively simple, and the built-in functions of the car system are less, only supporting Bluetooth phones, voice recognition control, etc. There are not many third-party applications available for download and installation in the store, and the overall playability needs to be improved.

But if you pay more attention to the interior texture and atmosphere, in fact, the budget is sufficient, and you can choose to spend 25,800 yuan to install 15-speaker audio. When playing some classical music and high-saturation bel canto songs, the sound quality will be more delicate and exquisite, which will make your body and mind relax. Of course, compared with the mainstream, this price is indeed a bit high.

In terms of power, Volvo XC60 is equipped with B5 power system, and the maximum power of 2.0T+48V light hybrid power system is 250 HP, which matches Aisin 8AT gearbox. Thanks to the full-time four-wheel drive system, it provides good power output and smooth shifting experience. Combined with the previous urban driving experience, the whole power system can provide sufficient power reserve and stable accelerated performance.

Volvo XC60 not only has good dynamic response, but also performs well in handling performance. The chassis adopts front double wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension, which has good lateral handling stability. For consumers who pursue driving pleasure, this chassis configuration meets expectations. The only thing that is not very beautiful is that the fuel consumption of this car is on the high side, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of WLTC is 7.76L/100km. If short-distance commuting in cities is the main way, the average fuel consumption may reach 9L/100km in congested urban working conditions, plus the recommendation of filling 95 # gasoline, so the car cost is not low.

To sum up, Volvo XC60 is a medium-sized luxury with fashionable appearance, rich configuration and comfortable power, but the interior design style does lag behind this era. If you pay more attention to the safety performance, comfort and brand image of vehicles, and the requirements for fuel economy and interior design are not particularly high, then Volvo XC60 may be a choice worthy of consideration. But if you want to get more personalized design, better dynamic response and lower car cost, then you may need to consider other competing models. When making a car purchase decision, I suggest that you make comprehensive consideration and actual test drive according to your own needs and budget, so as to find the most suitable model for you.