Offering drivers in the Winston Salem area style and class like no other crossover SUV on the market, the Volvo XC60 has been a big hit here at Volvo of the Triad. For the 2014 model year, a few updates have been made to the vehicle that we would like to take a moment and update you on.
Changes to the 2014 model mark the first major update for the XC60 since it was added to the new Volvo lineup here in the Unites States for the 2010 model year. Its exterior presence is sleeker due to a new front end design. The interior boasts new visual hues including white button illumination as opposed to the old green illumination, metallic accents, and new instruments which complement its elegant center stack.
Amongst the innovative "City Safe" system found on the 2013 model, is a new, upgraded system which can detect wayward pedestrians and cyclists. The system also includes a driver-attention and lane-departure warning systems.
Safety has always been something that has set the Volvo XC60 apart from other models in its class. The 2014 model proves to be no different. In government crash tests, the XC60 was the recipient of a perfect five stars for overall crash protection for both overall frontal impact and side crash protection. The IIHS also awarded the XC60 its highest score of "Good" in its moderate-overlap frontal-offset, small-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength tests. XC60's optional frontal collision warning and mitigation system was also rated as "Superior" by the IIHS.
Quickened transmission speeds will now be experienced when in sport mode of the T6 and T6 R-Design trims. Featuring a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 capable of 325 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, the T6 R-Design is said to be one of the quickest vehicles in its segment. All-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission come standard on this trim.
If you would like to experience the redesigned 2014 Volvo XC60 for yourself, visit Volvo of the Triad today. Our experts will happily walk you through all the features and benefits of the Crossover SUV as well as set you up on a test drive here in the Winston Salem area.