Introduction

The 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD is surely one of the finest luxury Compact SUVs, having received a wonderful feedback from customers. The vehicle is extremely stylish and is regarded ideal for families as it offers ample interior space; however, some of the experts are not too satisfied with its performance. Let’s have a detailed look at some important features of Volvo XC60 T6 AWD:

Pricing

Below are the pricing of the two T6 models of Volvo XC60 in the US:

• T6 Luxury: $74,990
• T6 R-Design: $78,990

Engine and Performance

All the models of Volvo XC60 come with a six-speed automatic transmission with two engine options. However, the T6 models have a more powerful 3.0 liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine. The T6 models have the potential to produce 300 horsepower, while the T6-R models can produce up to 325 horsepower. All-wheel drive comes standard with the T6 models. As per the experts, the T6 models achieve an average of 17/23 MPG, which is not great but we need to bear in mind that these models have been designed to attract the sports car lovers. There are some question marks over its performance on the road. One of the problems witnessed with Volvo XC60 is that all the models suffer from under-steer and body roll.

Handling and Braking

The brakes in all the models are quite strong and the overall drive is pretty satisfactory. However, the ride is quite bumpy in the T6 models, especially in the city, but it gets a lot better on highway as per the feedback of many customers.

Interior

Interior of the car is surely of the highest quality. One of the major positives about this vehicle is that five adults can easily adjust inside and it also offers a lot of cargo space. There are numerous interior functions on offer including high definition radio and Bluetooth. Some standard safety features of the modern day cars like City Safety are a part of this car. These features can go a long way in helping a driver avoid crashes at low speed. A navigation system, a lane departure warning system and DVD entertainment system are also available in the XC60. One drawback, however, is that the functions and buttons of interiors are quite confusing.

Pros

• The cabin is very comfortable and is of the highest quality
• Lots of cargo space and leg space for passengers
• A number of different safety features

Cons

• The base engine is not up to the mark
• Interior controls are not very user-friendly and one requires a lot of time to get used to those buttons
• Hefty price

Verdict

The T6 models possess very strong engines and can be regarded as fine family vehicles, especially on long routes or vacations. Almost all models of Volvo XC60 are performing well in different markets of the world. However, the manufacturer needs to work on the engine and performance of the car and make it more comfortable for domestic users. All in all, it is a good car and I would give it 8.5 out of 10.