Car "Volvo" HS60: specifications, a review and feedback

The segment of crossovers is considered the most promising. Particularly intensively develop subsegments of compact and subcompact models. One of the representatives of the first is the "Volvo" HS60.

Origin

This car is a compact crossover luxury. The prototype XC60 Concept was introduced in 2007. It was created on the basis of the compact model C30. The serial car appeared next year.

Platform

The car is designed on the Volvo Y20 platform. It is based on the common for Mazda, Land Rover and Ford EUCD platform. The last two letters of the name mean that it is intended for cars of classes C and D.

The Y20 platform replaced the P2, which was also the EUCD version. On their basis, since 1998, models have been created such as S60 from 2000, S80 from 1998 to 2016, V70 from 2000, XC70 from 2000, XC90 from 2002 to 2014. And XC60 since 2008.

Since 2014, the flagship Volvo models, presented by S90, XC90 and V90, use a new, also common platform, called the manufacturer of SPA.

However, despite the fact that the platform in question is used not only on the "Volvo" HS60, its technical characteristics are still significantly different from the soplatform models.

Engines

The range of motors "Volvo" ХС60 is oriented more on diesel engines.

• D 5204 T7 (D3) - the simplest power unit offered for the car in question. It is presented by 2 liters five-cylinder diesel turbo engine with a power of 136 hp. With a torque of 400 Nm (350 Nm from 2013). There was also a version up to 163 hp. Power.
• D 4204 T4 (D3) began to be used from 2015. Thus, the power of the modification was brought to 150 hp.
• D 5244 T16, D 5244 T17, D 5244 T5 (D4) is the average diesel in the range of technical parameters. It is also equipped with a turbocharger. The volume is 2.4 liters, power - 163 hp, torque - 420 Nm.
• In 2013, the power of the D 5244 T12 (D4) increased to 181 hp.
• In 2015, the engine D 5244 T21 (D4) again upgraded, increasing the power by another 9 hp.
• D 5244 T15 (D5) - the flagship diesel power unit HS60 has the same design and volume as the D4, but it has a higher boost pressure, thanks to which the power, in comparison with it, increased to 215 hp, and the torque - up to 440 Nm.
• In 2015, the engine for the older diesel modification D 5244 T20 (D5) has also been updated. As a result, the power increased by 5 hp.

There are only 2 petrol complete sets.

• B 4204 T7 (T5) - four-cylinder power unit of the line configuration has a volume of 2 liters and is equipped with a turbo. This allows it to develop 240 hp. And 320 Nm.
• B 4204 T11 (T5) - modernized motor of the post-styling machine. Power increased by 5 hp. They were equipped with a car until 2015.
• B 5254 T12 (T5) has the same configuration, but larger by 0.5 liters volume. The difference in power in this case is in favor of a larger motor only 4 hp. And 10 Nm in torque. This engine was offered for modification of the T5 together with a 2 liter engine to choose from before 2015, and then this engine replaced it.
• B 6304 T4 (T6) is the most powerful engine in the XC60 range. It is a six-cylinder in-line engine in volume of 3 liters with a double turbo. The power is 304 hp, the torque is 440 Nm.
• B 4204 T9 (T6) came to replace the previous one this year. It has the same configuration, volume and torque, but it exceeds its power by 2 hp.
• B 6324 S5 - atmospheric in-line six-cylinder engine was available until 2012. Its power - 243 hp, torque - 320 Nm.

Transmission

All power units, with the exception of post-styling versions of D3 and T6, are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. For 2 liters of diesel and 3 liters of gasoline engines from 2015 g use an eight-speed automatic.

In addition, the KhS60 offers two types of drive: full (for 2.4 liters of diesel and powerful petrol engines) and the front (for the most modest power units: 2 liters of petrol and diesel).

Interior

Considering the model has a salon, corresponding to premium models of this segment. Journalists and users note good ergonomics and high quality of finishing materials, despite their simplicity. Particularly praise the front seats. In this case, space in the back row is considered insufficient.

Technical specifications

Technical characteristics of the "Volvo" HS60 (diesel) pre-styling version (2 liters) are the most modest. It can accelerate to 185 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h takes 11.2 seconds.

The best performance is the modification of the T6 "Volvo" ХС60 2016. Technical characteristics: acceleration time to 100 km / h - 6.9 s, speed - 210 km / h.

Modernization

In its original form, the car was produced for six years. In 2013, the restyling version of the Volvo XC60 was introduced. Technical specifications have increased, thanks to the replacement of most engines. Also, the transformations concerned the design of the front and rear parts of the body. In the interior included paddle switches and an electronic instrument panel.

In 2015 - 2016 years. Have modernized engines. At the same time, the performance of most versions has not changed much. The technical characteristics of the Volvo XC60 (2.4 diesel) have increased most. A small increase in productivity is due to the fact that the modernization was focused on increasing the environmental friendliness and economy of engines.

Cost

The price of the simplest configuration with the D3 engine is just over 2.3 million rubles, and the most expensive version with a T6 engine is sold from 2.9 million rubles.

Place on the market

In the class of compact elite crossovers there is quite intense competition, in which the "HCV60" also participates. Technical characteristics, clearance and other parameters correspond to the models of this segment. However, it formed a group of major models, which are represented by German premium cars. This is the BMW X3, which is the first representative of this class (appeared in 2003), as well as Mercedes Benz GLC (until last year GLK) and Audi Q5, which are on the market since 2008. Also since 2004, Cadillac SRX (from this Year XT5), since 2007 on the market Infiniti EX. In addition, this segment is still intensively expanding: in 2013 released Porshe Macan, in 2014 - Lexus NX. In such conditions, it is difficult to take the leading position of the "Volvo" HS60. Technical characteristics, price and functionality nevertheless allowed him to become the most popular model in the assortment of the manufacturer from 2009 - 2015, that is almost for the entire period of production of the car.

Reviews

This car has been on the market for about 9 years, so there is enough experience of operation. Most users appreciate the "Volvo" HS60. Technical characteristics, design and functionality suit many. Most of all complaints about the reliability of the car. Most often, the engine breaks down, and there are various breakdowns associated with both attachments and the motor itself. There are problems with the interior systems. Some note the rough work of the 6-speed transmission. In addition, users are dissatisfied with the quality of service of official services.

Prospects

This year, there was information about the development of the model of the second generation "Volvo" HS60. Technical specifications (presumptive) and design are not yet available to the general public.