Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo XC60 - 8th Report
Date:
23 July 2009
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Author: Tristan Young
[3] Power point in the boot
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Category: | Small 4x4 | P11D price: | £28,785 | Key rival: | Audi Q5 | |
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There are a few things the Volvo does that other cars don't do.
For example, even with the ignition off it's possible to charge a mobile phone or other gadget in the cigarette-lighter-style power point in the boot.
Also, not only does the car alert you if it detects the washer fluid is running low, but it will disable the wash function for the headlights too, saving what's left for the windscreen.
Finally, when you lock the car, for about five minutes after the fuel filler cap stays unlocked, so you can safeguard your belongings while re-fuelling.
Volvo XC60 2.4 D5 SE Lux manual | Mileage | 9518 | Claimed combined consumption | 37.7mpg | Our average consumption | 32.6mpg | P11D price | £28,785 | Model price range | £24,250-£33,740 | CO2 (tax) | 199g/km (30%) | BIK 20/40% per month | £143/£287 | Service interval | 18,000mls | Insurance | group 14 | Warranty | 3yrs/60,000mls | Boot space (min/max) | 495/1455 litres | Engine size/power | 2400cc/185PS | Top speed/0-62mph | 127mph/9.0secs | Why we’re running it | Volvo’s new baby 4x4 is the best in class and loaded with hi-tech kit | Positive | Comfort, practicality, safety kit | Negative | Delay in ‘instant’ mpg reading |
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