Now Volvo offers V60 the Spritsparmodell drive in the sleek middle-class station wagon, whose 1, 6-litre diesel consume only 4.5 L / 100 km and CO2/km to emitting 119 g. Does the relationship also in everyday life, or remains the dynamics on the line?
Nice of you, love Volvo guys that you're have written extra rear, what should be done with this V60. Not only stieren, Marvel and stroke, but sometimes drive. So, we interpret the word "Drive" in any case, and therefore's go now.
A 1, 6-liter diesel engine in a 4.63 meters long, weighing 1,600 kg middle class-suit - which raises not just joyful expectations although Volvo has increased the performance of limitation with PSA and Ford developed recently by 109 to 115 HP and torque of 240 to 270 nm.
But only when the drive affords a little low, then pushes the V60 with amazing vitality ahead. Even on the highway reaches the power for rapid travel speed, and that at amazingly low-consumption.
There are only a few measures that can help save the drive: modified engine management, improved cooling-air routing, new software for the electro-hydraulic power steering, automatic start stop feature and a gear indicator, which calls for the next running often at 2,000 rpm.
With his long translation, the now standard sixth gear provides for a low noise level, but also for meager passage on slopes or when overtaking. This is one comes with some restraint with five liters 100 KMS, with 6.3 litres, one is already fast on the road.
And - next surprise - this approach dominated the new insignia surprisingly well despite their strong Kopflastigkeit and the large turning circle. So actively and dynamically yet no Volvo - neutral Eigenlenkverhalten, soulful an overriding ESP and strong, steady braking was included. Where is it not at the expense of comfort. Especially in the soft mode of the selectable Springs ID (1,150 euros extra) Volvo V60 plays the role of gentle skid - sovereign long bumps and short bumps skillfully mildly.
This is true conciliatory with the not quite coherent menu of optional Infotainment system, with which you can navigate, make phone calls and watch TV even in the State.
In addition, there is an exemplary safety equipment, which can be extended to appropriate additional payment by integrated child seats in the rear, as well as a driver assistance package, including automatic emergency braking function and pedestrian detection in the Volvo V60.
Poor clarity and modest space
Design Volvo but favored before optimal value a sleek line. In addition to poor clarity and the opening of the confiscated cargo, which is noticeable in particular in the relatively modest space.
In the maximum luggage capacity 1.241, the Volvo V60 even behind the shorter V50 (1.307 litres) must join. The station wagon, however, is generous with its comfortable seats and the tasteful, high-quality interior in Scandinavia cool design. Sorry, dear Volvo guys, as must we sometimes stieren, Marvel and stroke.
