Thread: Prvi voziti se obzornik: 2015 Volvo V60 T5 šport vagon

Prišlo je čas, ko vagonov gostujočih interstates, taki družine iz enega satira počitnice v drugo. Z vzponom crossover, tiste, ki iščejo za original izgleda praktično ampak ročaji kot limuzina način prevoza je nekaj možnosti, in večina od njih živi v luksuzni segment. Omogoča, da jih preštejemo, preden gremo predaleč. Imamo, da se kmalu-v--razveljavijo Acura TSX, zadnje generacije Cadillac CTS, v Volkswagen Jetta, Mercedes-Benz E-razred, BMW 3-series in Toyota Prius proti. Tudi če razširite stvari vključiti off-road wagonsthe seznam le raste s tri (Audi Allroad, Subaru Outback in Volvo XC70.) Kljub trgu krčenje Volvov blagovne znamke je že dolgo povezana z praktično vagonov. Skoraj težko verjeti, da je bilo polno triletno saj Volvo prodajajo v Ameriki. To bo spremenilo z 2015 V60.

Zunanjost
Nazaj v letu 2010 Volvo prodajala dveh vagonov v Ameriki. Na V50 je temeljila na kompaktna limuzina S40 in na V70 delijo svoje underpinings z Volvov serije 5 konkurenta na S80. Čeprav je V70 je še vedno prodaja v Evropi in na V40 (zamenjava za na V50) oškropijo v 2013, Američani bodo morali poravnati za srednji otrok v Volvov V60 vagon. Osnovi Volvov S60 limuzina, da V60 konkurira mednarodno variante vagon serije 3, C-razred, Audi A4 in mnogi drugi. Ampak to je Amerika in Volvov samo neposredni tekmec je BWM 328i xDrive vagon. Več o tem kasneje.
Kljub Rova boxy obliki leti, Volvov slog ostaja avtomobilski Birkenstock da BMWs Prada. Celotno zasedbo Volvo v Ameriki (razen XC90) prejel 2014 obraz dvigalo z bolj agresivno rešetke in več gub v kapuco. Volvo je končno tucked svoje radarski tempomat modul za plastične plošče, ki se zlije v mreži in ne štrli ven kot vnetje palec. Out nazaj, smo dobili odbijača, ki zajema integrirano izpuhi, velike črno prostorski na zadnje steklo, ki me želijo, da je ločeno na tečajih in nadaljevanje tistih oh-tako-seksi švedski boki. Volvov inženirji kept V60′s strehe, ki je dokaj visoko zadaj, ampak tudi Švedi so dana v sodobno coupe stilu po iztočnicah, predvsem v obliki toplogrednih. Provizije zadnje steklo izgleda bolj seksi, ampak cestnina na tovorni prostor.

Notranjost
Z Birkenstocks so udoben. Prada? Hit in izpustite. (Ali tako Im povedal.) In tako je s notranjost Volvo in BMW. S60, na katerih temelji na V60 je zdaj stara 5 let. Poleg masirajo barve in trim možnosti, samo vsebinskih sprememb v notranjost, odkar je blo pobudnik je Volvov LCD disco pomišljaj, nov volan z premik vesla (neobvezno) in novo orodje shift gumb. Kljub svoji starosti, skandinavskih elegantna kabini je, kaj je potrebno za dokončanje z BMW, še posebej zdaj, da serije 3 je šlo nekoliko navzdol z več trde plastike v tej generaciji. Moja edina večja stisniti je majhen infotainment 7-palčni zaslon, ki je jasno outclassed ga BMWs ginormous iDrive zaslon.
Kljub temu da ni obseg gibanja, ki daje konkurence, Volvov prestolov še naprej segmentov ergonomsko merilo. Volvo opremi vseh modelov V60 vodil v Ameriki z agresivno okrepil prednjih sedežev in še krepitev je na voljo v sport paket. Če vaša večje gonilnik, boste našli športni sedeži, omejevanjem in lahko celo so izdaja s standardno sedežev kot je krepitev zdi, da je namenjen slim s povprečjem gradi. Zadnji potniki so v za mešana z manj prostora za zadnje noge kot Acuras TSX in zelo malo manj kot BMWs 3-Series. Preverjanje številke, 2015 V60 dejansko slotov v zadaj moj stari V70R, ki ni bil natančno prostorne v zadnjem delu.
O praktičnosti in tovora zmogljivosti že dolgo vagonov. V60 zareza točk na sprednji praktičnost stanovanje fold sovoznikovem sedežu in standard 40/20/40 zložljivi zadnji naslon sedeža. Volvo tudi vrže v množici imetnikom nakupovalno vrečko, vgrajeno v tovor delilnika in dodaten tovor mikrosoproizvodnja obremenitev tla. Na žalost seksi profil kosi shranjevanje za zadnje sedeže v 43. 8 kubičnih metrov z zadnje sedeže prepognjena. Opravljanje ekonomičnosti porabe goriva je pomenilo izgubo rezervno pnevmatiko, ki je lahko težka tabletke za cestnega trippers pogoltniti. Volvo pravi kupci lahko možnost neko obliko rezervne pnevmatike, vendar podrobnosti so Nedovršen.

Drivetrain
Na V60 zemljišča ob istem času kot Volvov novo družino motorjev. Če želite izvedeti več o Volvov štirivaljni prihodnost, preverite naše globoko potapljanje iz pred nekaj dnevi. Volvov motor črta je pridobivanje malo zmedeno, kot prehod na svoje nove družine motorjev, ki izhajajo iz dveh popolnoma različnih T5″ modelov. Sprednje kolo pogon T5 modeli uporabljajo nov neposrednim vbrizgavanjem štirivaljni motor dobro za 240 HP in 258 lb-ft, medtem ko T5 AWD modeli dobili častitljivo 2. 5L 5-valjni motor 250 konjskih moči in 266 lb-ft navora. To je točka, kjer večina podjetij bi prenehali. Res, BMW samo ponuja 3-Series z 241 konjskih moči 2. 0L turbo plinski motor in 180 konjskih dizel I4 v Ameriki. Na TSX ne dolgo za tem svetu pa je le na voljo z znano 2. 4L 4-cylider motorja.
V nepričakovan zasuk, Volvo potrdil, da bo tretji motor z dvema ravnema predstava namenjena v Ameriki. Model T6 AWD dobili 3. 0L pomikanje twin turbo inline 6 valjni motor ob zagonu 325 HP in 354 lb-ft. Ta motor ima S60 limuzina od 0-60 v 5. 05 sekund in pričakujejo V60 post podobne številke. Če to ni dovolj, bo Volvo iti še korak dlje in bi 350 HP, 369 lb-ft Polestar uglašen varianta v Ameriko dobro za sub-5-drugo teče v Ikea.
Novo 2. 0L motorju se pripuščene izključno Aisins novo 8-stopenjski avtomatski transaxle, najti tudi v 2014 Lexus RX 350 F-šport. Nov cog swapper omogoča standardno ugašanja na V60 skupaj z coasting način (podobno ZFs 8-stopenjski), ki v bistvu premakne v nevtralno, ko boste spustili plin, na ravnem cestišču. Zaradi embalaže omejitev, 2. 5 in 3. 0 litrski motorji se je Aisin 6-stopenjski samodejni in standardne Haldex AWD.

Pogon
Edini model V60 Volvo je za nas igral s je bil pogon na sprednji kolesa T5 model z novo 2. 0L turbo. Manjka polnilnikom za nizko-end odgovor (na voljo v S60), T5 model počutil zelo podoben BMWs 2. 0L N20 motorja v seriji 3 s pridihom turbo lag na začetek in široko pooblastilo band. Nemški mlin ročice, manj navora, vendar je potrebno motivirati manj teža, zato sem osumljenca, 0-60 krat bo precej podobna. Zaradi omejen čas, sem imel za volanom nimamo preverjene številke 0-60, ampak Volvo pravi, da V60 bom sprintu v 6. 1 sekunde, kar je približno 1. 5 sekund hitreje kot na TSX.
Kljub zdravi navora številke, je V60 predstavljena razmeroma malo navora vola. Volvo ni rekel, kaj so storili za izboljšanje stvari vs zadnji model T5 FWD sem odpeljal, vendar pa pravijo, da brez odloga modelov so bile spremenjene. (To je kontrast za FWD T6 S60, ki je imel veliko navora vola v prvo prestavo.) Volvov test flote sestavljena Sport paket modelih, ki uglasijo proti trdnejšo strani segmenta. Tuning je zagotovo trdnejši kot BMWs standardne serije 3 vzmetenja in na par z Sport Line vagon.
V60 ravna ovinkastih cestah z mirnost zahvaljujoč široko 235/45R19 (del paketa šport) pnevmatike vse ravno obratno, vendar lažje in bolje uravnoteženega 328 vagon počuti bolj okretna ven na cesti. Medtem TSX in Audi Allroad počutijo manj povezan. Ker BMW na voljo samo v Ameriki v AWD trim, primerjava za T5 AWD in T6 AWD primernejša, zato preverite nazaj, ko bomo lahko dobili naše roke na eno.

Ni Volvo bi bil popoln brez nove varnostne tehnologije in je V60 spearheads izboljšav obstoječih sistemov. Volvov sistem mrtvega kota je preselil iz fotoaparata, ki temelji sistem za radar. Stikalo izboljša natančnost, omogoča, da delujejo bolje v meglo in vremenskimi vplivi in povečuje obseg. Theres tudi nov self parkirni sistem vzporedno Park je V60, vendar mi ni imel priložnost, da preizkusite. Mesto varnost, Volvov avtonomne zavornega sistema, zdaj deluje mph do 31 in lahko zdaj zazna kolesarji poleg avtomobile in pešce (izbirni paketi velja). Volvo nam pove, da pričakujeta sistem zagotoviti avtonomni zaviranje za velike živali kot losa v naslednjih letih 1-2.
Na V60 je bil agresivno ceno za 2015 odhod v $35,300, $800 upsell nato S60 in $6,150 manj kot osnovni vagon serije 3. Nastavitev za funkcijo vsebin, osnovni V60 je še 5.000 $ manj. Če barantajo vagonov s premijo značke so tvoja stvar, na TSX je kralj na 31,985 $, vendar delta skrči za manj kot dve veliki, ko prilagodite za V60′s nabor funkcij. $36,800 morda bolj primerno konkurenta za AWD samo 3-vagon, ampak bolj zanimivo tekmo gor je $44,300 V60 T6 AWD. Konfiguriranje 3 ali CTS vagon z enako opremo najdete na Volvo bo postavil nazaj vsaj 2.000 $ več. Poleg vrednost faktorja je Volvo prinaša 35 % več energije za boj. Dodatno moč in AWD iti daleč v nadomestilo za boljše ravnotežje teže v BMW ali Caddy. Ker se GM ni osvežiti svoje vagon še 3. 0 in 3. 6 litrski V6 motorjem so v vseh metričnih outclassed ga Šved. Možnost vaši V60 z vseh mogočih in si na koncu v $54,480.
Kot nekdanji lastnik Volvo vagon, Im verjetno pristranski, vendar vseh razlogov, sem se odločil za švedski tovora Teglilac 2006 velja za na V60. Poleg dejstva, da vrednost stavke ogenj v mojem ledja, je Volvo je jasno uspešnosti možnost v tem segmentu. Želite več posloviš od $44,300 Volvo? Ponija $64,900 za CTS-V vagon ali $102,370 za E63 AMG vagon. Slabo rezervni moja Končna sodba, dokler sem lahko dobil moje roke na eno za bolj temeljito oceno, vendar v vmesnem času je V60 je preprosto najboljša predstava ter vrednost možnost v ta telefonski govorilnici velikih segmenta.

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There was a time when wagons roamed the interstates, ferrying families from one National Lampoon vacation to another. With the rise of the crossover, those looking for the original looks practical but handles like a sedan mode of transport have few options, and most of them live in the luxury segment. Lets count them before we go too far. We have the soon-to-be-cancelled Acura TSX, the last-generation Cadillac CTS , the Volkswagen Jetta, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 3-Series and the Toyota Prius V. Even if you expand things to include off-road wagonsthe list only grows by three (Audi Allroad, Subaru Outback and Volvo XC70. ) Despite the shrinking market, Volvos brand has long been associated with practical wagons. Its almost hard to believe it has been three full years since Volvo sold one in America. Thats about to change with the 2015 V60.

Exterior
Back in 2010 Volvo was selling two wagons in America. The V50 was based on the compact S40 sedan and the V70 shared its underpinings with Volvos 5-series competitor the S80. Although the V70 is still sold in Europe and the V40 (the replacement for the V50) splashed down in 2013, Americans will have to settle for Volvos middle child, the V60 wagon. Based on Volvos S60 sedan, the V60 competes internationally with wagon variants of the 3-Series, C-Class, Audi A4 and many others. But this is America and Volvos only direct competitor is the BWM 328i xDrive wagon. More on that later.
Despite ditching the boxy form years ago, Volvos style remains the automotive Birkenstock to BMWs Prada. The entire Volvo lineup in America (except for the XC90) received a 2014 face lift with a more aggressive grille and more creases in the hood. Volvo has finally tucked their radar cruise control module behind a plastic panel that blends into the grille rather than sticking out like a sore thumb. Out back we get bumper cover integrated exhausts, a large black surround on the rear glass that made me wish it was separately hinged, and a continuation of those oh-so-sexy Swedish hips. Volvos engineers kept the V60′s roofline fairly high at the rear, but even the Swedes have given in to modern coupe styling cues, most notably in the greenhouse shape. The raked rear glass looks sexier, but takes a toll on cargo space.

Interior
Birkenstocks are comfy. Prada? Hit and miss. (Or so Im told. ) And so it is with Volvo and BMW interiors. The S60 on which the V60 is based is now 5 years old. Aside from massaging color and trim options, the only substantive changes to the interior since it was launched is Volvos LCD disco dash, a new steering wheel with shift paddles (optional) and a new gear shift knob. Despite its age, the Scandinavian chic cabin has what it takes to complete with BMW, especially now that the 3-Series has gone slightly down-market with more hard plastics in this generation. My only major gripe is the small 7-inch infotainment display that is clearly outclassed by BMWs ginormous iDrive screen.
Despite lacking the range of motion that the competition affords, Volvos thrones continue to be the segments ergonomic benchmark. Volvo equips all V60 models headed to America with aggressively bolstered front seats and even more bolstering is available in a sport package. If youre a larger driver, you will find the sport seats confining and may even have issue with the standard seats as the bolstering seems to be designed for slim to average builds. Rear passengers are in for a mixed bag with less rear leg room than Acuras TSX and quite a bit less than BMWs 3-Series. Checking the numbers, the 2015 V60 actually slots in behind my old V70R, which wasnt exactly spacious in the rear.
Wagons have long been about practicality and cargo capacity. The V60 scores points on the practicality front with a fold-flat front passenger seat and a standard 40/20/40 folding rear seat back. Volvo also tosses in a plethora of shopping bag holders, a built in cargo divider and additional cargo capacity below the load floor. Unfortunately the sexy profile cuts storage behind the rear seats to 43. 8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The pursuit of fuel economy has meant the loss of a spare tire which may be a tough pill for road trippers to swallow. Volvo says buyers can option up some form of spare tire but details were sketchy.

Drivetrain
The V60 lands at the same time as Volvos new engine family. If you want to know more about Volvos four cylinder future, check out our deep dive from a few days ago. Volvos engine lineup is getting a bit confusing as they transition to their new engine family resulting in two totally different T5″ models. Front wheel drive T5 models use a new four-cylinder direct-injection engine good for 240 HP and 258 lb-ft while T5 AWD models get the venerable 2. 5L 5-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. This is the point where most companies would stop. Indeed, BMW is only offering the 3-Series with a 241 horsepower 2. 0L turbo gas engine and a 180 horsepower diesel I4 in America. The TSX isnt long for this world but is only available with the familiar 2. 4L 4-cylider engine.
In an unexpected twist, Volvo confirmed that there will be a third engine with two performance levels bound for America. The T6 AWD model will get a 3. 0L twin-scroll turbo inline six cylinder engine cranking out 325 HP and 354 lb-ft. This engine takes the S60 sedan from 0-60 in 5. 05 seconds and I expect the V60 to post similar numbers. If that isnt enough, Volvo will go one step further and bring a 350 HP, 369 lb-ft Polestar tuned variant to America good for sub-5-second runs to Ikea.
The new 2. 0L engine is mated exclusively to Aisins new 8-speed automatic transaxle, also found in the 2014 Lexus RX 350 F-Sport. The new cog swapper enables standard start/stop on the V60 along with a coasting mode (similar to ZFs 8-speed) which essentially shifts into neutral when you let off the gas on a level road. Due to packaging constraints, 2. 5 and 3. 0 liter engines get an Aisin 6-speed automatic and standard Haldex AWD.

Drive
The only V60 model Volvo had for us to play with was a front-wheel-drive T5 model with the new 2. 0L turbo. Lacking the supercharger for low-end response (available in the S60), the T5 model felt very similar to BMWs 2. 0L N20 engine in the 3-Series with a hint of turbo lag to start and a broad power band. The German mill cranks out less torque, but is required to motivate less curb weight, so I suspect 0-60 times will be fairly similar. Because of the limited time I had behind the wheel we dont have verified 0-60 numbers but Volvo says the V60 will do the sprint in 6. 1 seconds, which is about 1. 5 seconds faster than the TSX.
Despite the healthy torque numbers, the V60 presented relatively little torque steer. Volvo didnt say what they had done to improve on things vs the last T5 FWD model I drove but they did say no suspension designs were changed. (This is a contrast to the S60 T6 FWD which had plenty of torque steer in first gear. ) Volvos test fleet consisted of Sport Package models only, which are tuned toward the firmer side of the segment. The tuning is certainly firmer than BMWs standard 3-Series suspension and on par with the Sport Line wagon.
The V60 handled winding roads with composure thanks to wide 235/45R19 (part of the sport package) tires all the way around but the lighter and better balanced 328 wagon feels more nimble out on the road. Meanwhile the TSX and Audi Allroad feel less connected. Since the BMW is only available in America in AWD trim, a comparison to the T5 AWD and T6 AWD may be more appropriate, so check back when we can get our hands on one.

No Volvo would be complete without new safety tech and the V60 spearheads several improvements to existing systems. Volvos blind spot system has moved from a camera based system to radar. The switch improves accuracy, allows it to operate better in fog and inclement weather and increases the range. Theres also a new self parking system to parallel park the V60, but we didnt have an opportunity to test it. City Safety, Volvos autonomous braking system, now operates at up to 31 MPH and can now detect cyclists in addition to cars and pedestrians (optional packages apply). Volvo tells us that they expect the system to provide autonomous braking for large animals like moose in the next 1-2 years.
The V60 has been priced aggressively for 2015 starting at $35,300, an $800 upsell over then S60 and $6,150 less than a base 3-series wagon. Adjusting for feature content, the base V60 is still $5,000 less. If bargain wagons with premium badges are your thing, the TSX is king at $31,985, but the delta shrinks to less than two grand when you adjust for the V60′s feature set. The $36,800 might be the more appropriate competitor for the AWD-only 3-wagon, but a more interesting match up is the $44,300 V60 T6 AWD. Configuring a 3 or the CTS wagon with the same equipment you find on the Volvo will set you back at least $2,000 more. In addition to the value factor, the Volvo brings 35% more power to the fight. The extra power and AWD go a long way in compensating for the better weight balance in the BMW or the Caddy. Since GM hasnt refreshed their wagon yet, the 3. 0 and 3. 6 liter V6 engined are outclassed in every metric by the Swede. Option your V60 with every conceivable option and you end up at $54,480.
As a former Volvo wagon owner, Im probably biased, but all the reasons I opted for a Swedish cargo hauler in 2006 apply to the V60. Aside from the fact that value strikes a fire in my loins, the Volvo is the clear performance option in this segment. Want more shove than the $44,300 Volvo? Pony up $64,900 for the CTS-V wagon or $102,370 for an E63 AMG wagon. Ill reserve my final judgement until I can get my hands on one for a more thorough evaluation, but in the mean time the V60 is quite simply the best performance and value option in this phone booth sized segment.

Volvo provided travel, lodging, meals, the vehicle, insurance and gas for this review