Like every car in our Long Term fleet, our 2010 Volvo XC60 paid its dues upon entry with a trip to the track and a hearty flogging at the hands of our trained professional test drivers.
They chucked this 4,000+lb SUV through the slalom, around the skidpad and down the skidpad.
Follow the jump for the full results!
Vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD
Driver: Josh Jacquot
Price: $44,240
Specifications:
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Six-speed automatic
Engine Type: Inline-6
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 2,953/180
Redline (rpm): 6,500
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 281 @ 5,600
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 295 @ 1,500
Brake Type (front): Ventilated disc
Brake Type (rear): Ventilated disc
Steering System: Power Steering
Suspension Type (front): MacPherson struts
Suspension Type (rear): Multi-link
Tire Size (front): 235/60R18 103H
Tire Size (rear): 235/60R18 103H
Tire Brand: Pirelli
Tire Model: Scorpion Zero
Tire Type: All-season
Wheel Size: 18 inches
Wheel Material (front/rear): Alloy
As tested Curb Weight (lb): 4,275
Test Results:
0 - 30 (sec): 2.9
0 - 45 (sec): 4.9
0 - 60 (sec): 7.3
0 - 75 (sec): 10.8
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 15.4 @ 92.3
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 6.9
30 - 0 (ft): 30
60 - 0 (ft): 119
Braking Rating: Very Good
Slalom (mph): 65
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.79
Handling Rating: Very Good
Db @ Idle: 43.9
Db @ Full Throttle: 76
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 67.7
Acceleration Comments: No wheelspin. Makes best run first which likely means intercooler suffers heatsoak in these temps. Best run w/trac on, not that it matters.
Braking Comments: Softest brake pedal of the group, but still an excellent number.
Handling Comments: Skid pad: Non-defeat stability control. Heavy understeer. Stability control handles throttle admirably and instantly rather than exceeding tires' limits then heavily intervening. Slalom: Remarkably absent stability control intervention and, even when stab does step in, it corrects rather than punishes. Volvo is softest in this group but yields the best slalom number. Mike Magrath, Vehicle Testing Assistant
fundango says:
08:00 AM, 12/29/09
Those are pretty good numbers for an SUV.
bodyblue says:
09:06 AM, 12/29/09
A shame Ford is selling Volvo...they make some nice products and for the past few years, really good looking products.
yellowmiata says:
09:06 AM, 12/29/09
You mention "at these temps" What was the temperature of the air and elevation?
cr_driver says:
10:06 AM, 12/29/09
+100 Fundango
boxermike says:
12:18 PM, 12/29/09
" yellowmiata says:
You mention "at these temps" What was the temperature of the air and elevation?"
Good catch, sorry, that wasn't on the template I used.
83.4 Degrees
30.1 % Humidity
1,121 feet.
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orangutan says:
12:23 PM, 12/29/09
What comprises "this group"? Softest pedal feel compared to what other cars?
hybris says:
12:42 PM, 12/29/09
@orangutan
The only other car that comes to mind is the Flex.
mercedesfan says:
01:09 PM, 12/29/09
@orangutan-
I'm pretty sure he means relative to the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Mercedes-Benz GLK. Possibly even the Lexus RX because I think it's similarly sized as well.
desmolicious says:
02:20 PM, 12/29/09
How smooth is the Volvo straight six motor compared to the one in the BMW?
hondacura4 says:
07:41 PM, 12/29/09
I like the styling of this vehicle but like the Acura MDX I feel it's missing some detailing as it seems a bit naked. I can't exactly put my finger on it but it needs something.
old_volvo says:
08:16 AM, 12/30/09
I'm still holding my breath on Volvo. I thought for sure that Tata would be the death of Jaguar, and then they came out with the XFR. But that being said, Volvo is not Jaguar and Tata is not Geely.
Personally, I like the new xc60. I think it was a step in the right direction: producing unique cars with outstanding safety features...only this time they got it right with a decent engine and apparently not bad performance.
Next step, making the C30 more attractive by adding some fuel economy and AWD.