Proved the new Volvo XC-60: the Swedish Compact Suv presents new devices, as standard, to improve safety and atttiva passive. Audi Q5, BMW X3 e Mercedes GLK sono avvisate! Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK are warned. After the presentation of the press in October, finally had the opportunity to test more thoroughly the Compact Suv Volvo XC-60. Put to the test in any location and situation, from the city traffic to off-road routes and impressions have been more than positive.

 As for the engines, the options are three: two versions and a diesel powertrain in gasoline. Going into detail, find from the 2.4D turbodiesel common rail 163cv, from 340 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm. Then move on to the intermediate vehicle, the one tested, which is driven by the D5 AWD which has a maximum power of 185cv reached to 4,000 rpm with 400 Nm of torque at 2000 - 2750 rpm. To find the top instead T6 petrol engine, a six-cylinder petrol with turbocharger from 285cv and 400 Nm of torque from 1500 to 4800 rpm.

Aesthetically the crossover Swedish certainly does not pass unnoticed, particularly complicit lines soft but at the same time decided to give a feeling of solidity and strength from the very first glance. The example that well represents the style of all XC-60 is certainly the details headlights rear. The same feelings then transmits the front, thanks to the slender ribs and the significant height gives an additional touch to mixing art fluidity and strength. The interior is another pleasant surprise. Finished very well with inserts (on request) in wood, plastic sturdy but not Spartan, seams of high quality, are a triumph of craftsmanship Volvo, as always, deft touches in uniting a sobriety of style, which does not hesitate to say that luxury.

The key feature of the Volvo XC-60 is the incredible sense of security provided by new technological systems that can find the series. The note to the Swedish experience active and passive safety is the result of lengthy research and analysis: in fact since 1970, Volvo monitors all accidents (or most part) see that involved one of its media and studying the chain of events that led the inevitable, they have analyzed approximately 40,000 in 35 years pursuing the dream of breaking down the death rate in car. It is certainly an ambitious goal, but the constancy and commitment definitely deserve attention. Swedish engineers, for example, have identified 5 steps in which to divide an incident of an accident, who are not conflict, conflict, avoidance / mitigation, incident, post accident. At each step represents a different solution.

 First say that the Volvo XC-60 has a front-emitting tapered laser and a camera, sensors on the mirrors, rear camera. Then there is the Driver Alert Control system which analyzes the driving style of the driver and helps with fatigue. The BLIS instead indicates the presence of vehicles in the blind spot of the mirror. A framing camera and lights a red Lucina to notify. Then the City debuts Safety: warns if the car is approaching an obstacle, and helps to avoid the impact, holding themselves whether the driver does not stop accennaa. All of these devices transmit a feeling of security, combined with the comfort of the passenger, making the Volvo XC-60 also pleasant to drive over long distances. Although the ground may be high to think otherwise, the roll seems contenutissimo, as well as the highly soundproof interior no annoying hiss aerodynamic. Born to grind on km km, Volvo XC-60, and reserve the best quality to the lovers of travel, with the typical relaxed pace without thoughts.