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Volvo V60 Sportswagon 2.0 B4P Ultimate Dark 5dr Auto [7 speed]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1969
Trim	Ultimate Dark[7 spd]
Price	£48,070
Engine Power - BHP	197
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
Length	4778 mm
Width	1916 mm
Height	1437 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	519 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1664 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Progressive Driver Display
360 degree surround view parking camera with side proximity sensors
9" centre console touch screen
Adjustable steering wheel force
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth handsfree system
Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
Driver assistance (pilot assist and adaptive cruise control)
E-call
Emergency and breakdown call function
Front and rear park assist
Google automotive services - Enabled entertainment apps, navigation with google maps, voice recognition with google assistant
Handsfree tailgate opening/closing
Information centre
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Service interval indicator
Speed limiter
Speed sensitive steering
Trip computer
Volvo cars services with app
Volvo on call app
Wireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Automatic transmission with start/stop and manual change functions

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Premium sound by Harman Kardon, Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound, Dirac Unison, 13 speakers/600W and fresh air subwoofer
Steering wheel remote infotainment controls

Exterior Features

Active bending headlights with adaptive shadow technology
Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Auto dimming interior + exterior mirrors
Automatic headlight levelling system
Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Body colour bumpers
Bootlid/tailgate illumination
Colour coordinated auto folding and heated power door mirrors
Dark tinted windows - rear side windows and rear screen
Front aluminium tread plates
Front and rear power windows
Heated front windscreen
High gloss black door mirrors and window surround
High gloss black mesh front grille with high gloss black surround
Home safe and approach lighting
Integrated roof rails in high gloss black
LED front fog lights
Power glass tilt and slide panoramic sunroof with sun curtain
Puddle lights
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof antenna
Roof spoiler
Variable front intermittent wipers
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V socket in front tunnel console and luggage compartment
4 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter
60/40 versatile split folding 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
A-pillar parking ticket holder
Advanced interior air cleaner PM2.5
B Pillar ventilation
Bright metal luggage compartment threshold
Centre console storage
Charcoal carpets and floor mats
Extended front seat cushions
Flexible load floor and grocery bag holder
Front and rear courtesy and front reading lights
Front cupholders
Front footwell illumination
Front head restraints
Front/rear door pockets and front cupholder illumination
Glovebox compartment with illumination
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats outer positions
Heated steering wheel
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Load cover
Load protection net
Luggage compartment illumination
Luggage compartment load hooks
Multi directional lumbar support
Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Power folding rear headrests
Power passenger seat with memory
Rear armrest with cupholder
Rear footwell and front and rear side step illumination
Rear reading lights
Single front passenger seat
Underfloor cargo storage

Passive Safety

5 x 3 point seatbelts
City safety with steering support with Pedestrian + cyclist + front collision warning with full auto brake and rear auto brake
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
First aid kit
Front seats SIPS airbags
Hill start assist
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Power child locks on rear doors
Power parking brake with auto hold function
Road sign information display
Run off Road Mitigation
Run off Road Protection
Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
Slippery road and hazard light alert
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Warning triangle
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front

Security

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Care key with user defined top speed
Key integrated remote control central locking + fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Keyless drive includes keyless entry and keyless start
Locking wheel nuts
Private locking luggage compartment

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1969
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	43.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	47

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	30E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	197
Engine Power - RPM	4750
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TRIPLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1437 mm
Length	4778 mm
Wheelbase	2872 mm
Width	1916 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2040 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60
Gross Vehicle Weight	2240 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1431 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	519 l
Max. Loading Weight	576 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1664 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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