Flair Magazine Volvo’s compact luxury XC60 SUV has gotten a top-to-bottom redesign for 2018, and the upgrades add something decadent and satisfying. Recently released in Egypt, the 2018 Volvo XC60 is the perfect solution for navigating Egypt’s traffic safely and in style.
Volvo has launched the first of its mid-size 60-series models: the XC60. Like its still-to-come sedan and wagon brethren, the XC60 is built on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform that underpins the well-received 90-series. In fact, the XC60 could be easily mistaken for the bigger SUV from the front, with its similar grille, headlight positioning, and carriage presentation. From the back, it is clear this is the it’s clear that the X60 is a smaller-scale version. However, smaller doesn’t mean less spacious: the X60 features more expansive rear-seat space, a weak point of the outgoing model. The improvement is clear: passengers sit on a cushion that’s comfortably up off the floor with generous rear legroom and headroom.
The $3000 Luxury Seat package, includes ultrasoft leather, heating for the front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats along with power cushion extensions, power-adjustable side bolsters, and a massage function for the front seats–perfect for relieving stress while waiting in traffic. Volvo’s Sensus Connect 9.0-inch touchscreen has been slightly tweaked with a larger map for the navigation system, new fonts, and revised menu logic; it looks au courant, and the system is fairly easy to use after a little familiarization.
The XC60 introduces a few new active-safety features. Oncoming-lane mitigation is a variation on lane-keeping assist: If a driver crosses the center line and the system detects an oncoming vehicle, it sounds an alarm and helps the driver steer the car back into its lane. Volvo’s City Safety automated emergency braking system can now help a driver steer around objects rather than just braking to avoid them. The new blind-spot assist system similarly can help steer the car back into its lane if the driver pulls out to pass when there’s a vehicle in the car’s blind spot or approaching quickly in the adjoining lane. It and rear cross-traffic alert are optional, while City Safety and oncoming-lane mitigation are standard. These features should be helpful in safely maneuvering in the driving landscape of Cairo.
The overhauled XC60 raises the bar when it comes to luxury, offering a plush cabin and a deep list of amenities. While the 2018 XC60 brings new levels of opulence and innovation, some things, thankfully, haven’t changed. Like all Volvo products, the model remains steadfastly committed to providing its driver with one of the safest vehicles on the road. With the XC60, you get a compelling blend of European panache and smart practicality.
By Kate Dannies
