The second-generation Volvo XC60 was launched in India at Rs 55.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Very few people would know that globally the first-generation XC60 is one of those rare models to have sold more in its final year of production than ever. It took nine years for Volvo to launch the next generation of the SUV. Built on the SPA (scalable product architecture) platform, the new XC60 is available in only a single Inscription variant, unlike its predecessor which was offered in all four variants - Inscription, Momentum, R-Design and Kinetic.
Exterior
Bidding adieu to its pointy nose, the Volvo XC60 now features a more futuristic design with ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED DRLs, which goes beyond the headlamp unit and touches the grille. The grille is now more prominent and gets horizontal slats in place of the vertical ones seen earlier. The fog lamp unit has shrunken and is pushed towards the edges of the redesigned front bumper. Even the bonnet is sculpted now with contours flowing from the A-pillars towards the grille. To imbibe premium-ness, the front gets additional dose of chrome above the fog lamps.
Moving to the sides, the angular C-pillar catches your eye due to the sharp kink, but the overall profile continues to be similar to its predecessor. The 19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels are specifically made for Volvo by Michelin, with increased gripping ability.
