I just finished the test drive of the new Audi Q5L (parameter picture) in Nan ‘ao Island, and then I met the new Volvo XC60 in Chengdu, which undoubtedly made me have a more concrete comparison and understanding of these two luxury medium-sized SUVs with similar positioning but different styles.
The changes of the new Audi Q5L are not detailed here, and interested friends can jump to this content.
Today, I’m going to talk about the new Volvo XC60, which just came into the market in early June. The price of the new car is 373,900-603,900 yuan.
As a mid-term redesigned model, in terms of appearance, the new XC60 is equipped with a sports version for each version, including the T8 version; Secondly, the whole system is equipped with a hybrid system; Of course, there is also the native Android car system and the construction of software ecology, which makes this car better meet the growing scientific and technological needs of current users.
During the test drive, we drove a T8 version of the car, which is the official price of 603,900 yuan, with 5.5 seconds to break the hundred, and the top version of Baohua Weijian 15 speakers and air suspension. Although this version is not the main sales version, but looking at the attractive configuration list, what is the experience of these top luxury collocations? Let’s explore together.
The transition from "t" to "b"
Friends who are familiar with Volvo must be very familiar with the numbers T4, T5 and T8, because these characters represent the composition of power. For example, T4 is the ordinary version of the 2.0T engine, T5 is the high-power version of the 2.0T engine, and T8 is the plug-in version.
On the new XC60, you will notice that the former "T4 and T5" have become "B4 and B5", and the change from "T" to "B" actually means that the XC60 has officially opened the "mixed era".
Among them, B4 and B5 models adopt the power combination of 2.0T+8AT and are equipped with a 48V hybrid system. The B4 model, which focuses on energy saving, has a comprehensive maximum power of 145kW, an acceleration of 8.4 seconds per 100 km, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of only 7.0L per 100 km. The B5 model has a maximum output power of 184kW and a maximum torque of 350Nm, with an acceleration of only 7.1 seconds per 100 km and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.3L per 100 km.
With the addition of 48V hybrid system, the effect is still very obvious. Firstly, the energy consumption is reduced, and secondly, it can provide additional power supplement in the initial stage, so that the start is smoother and the control of start and stop is smoother, which provides a very good supplement for the luxurious driving feel.
The T8 version of our test drive, that is, the plug-in hybrid vehicle, is equipped with a 2.0T high-power dual-supercharged engine and the power configuration of the rear axle motor. The comprehensive maximum power of the system is 288kW(391 HP) and the maximum torque is 640 N m. At the same time, the new car has a battery pack of 11.6kWh and a pure electric cruising range of 50km, which means that the new car can be directly on the green card.
In the road experience, the biggest surprise of this set of power is "full explosion". The output of 391 horsepower can make the people in the car feel the pleasure of being backed up by the seat in 5.5 seconds. In terms of NVH quietness, it is also extremely quiet. Even if the battery is exhausted, it can be extremely quiet and full of advanced feeling.
While improving the power, the new XC60 adopts a brand-new sixth-generation Borgwarner four-wheel drive system, which can automatically judge the road conditions, reasonably distribute the power between the wheels, and control various road conditions and weather. At the same time, it is also equipped with an electronically controlled braking system, and the braking response speed of 0.15 seconds is twice as fast as before.
In terms of braking, the adjustment of the new XC60 can be said to be very heel-following. Even if kinetic energy recovery is started, there will be no particularly big drag on the whole, which can give drivers a reassuring braking performance. It is worth mentioning that the new car can "reduce the steering power" alone, which makes the steering wheel feel heavy and enhance the sense of movement.
Technological upgrading is surprising.
If BBA emphasizes some luxury attributes, such as Audi’s technological luxury and BMW’s sports luxury, then Volvo is practical luxury. This point is particularly obvious in the technological upgrade of this change.
Volvo finally figured it out. Instead of spending huge sums of money to build a car machine system to compete with hundreds of mobile phone stands, it is better to study why users don’t like to use the current car machine.
The native Google Android operating system is the best proof. Instead of taking the time to learn the car system, it is better to "carry" the familiar mobile phone system directly to the car in one step to achieve seamless connection.
And the system has built-in very rich application functions, such as car version of Gaode map, Tencent love listening (including QQ music, Himalayan, etc.). In addition, there are Tmall Elf, Huawei Smart Assistant and Huawei Application Market which can be interconnected with smart homes, and more applications can be expanded.
In the actual experience, you will find that our favorite voice control only needs a sentence "Hello, Xiaowo!" " The new XC60 can also respond intelligently.
And this voice control supports continuous dialogue, that is to say, turning on the air conditioner, checking the weather, asking for navigation, and playing music can all realize continuous operation after one wake-up. Although this is not a black technology, it is already a very big breakthrough for a luxury car that is slow in technology.
As for safety, this has always been Volvo’s label, so the new XC60 performs equally well in active/passive safety configuration!
The whole system comes standard with a new generation of CitySafety urban intelligent safety system. With the blessing of 20 hypersensitive sensors, the new car has practical functions such as preparing to leave the car, automatic braking backwards and emergency parking assistance, and active hedging intervention all the time. It can be said that in terms of safety, there is no most comprehensive, only more comprehensive.
Let’s talk about the luxury used.
After the test drive of the new Volvo XC60, I launched a survey in the circle of friends-how many people like Volvo because of the crystal gear?
As a result, I got a very positive response from my friends. In fact, everyone is very concerned about these inconspicuous details on luxury cars, because this is also the best way to distinguish Volvo from other brands, a difference in style.
Scandinavian style originated from northern Europe, its core is to pay attention to practical functions, exercise restraint in form and decoration, and use natural materials as much as possible, thus creating a harmonious aesthetic feeling.
The luxury version of the new XC60 comes standard with a crystal gear lever that was previously only available for T8 plug-in hybrids. It is made of crystal and metal, and its shape is elegant and delicate. The "orreforssweden" on it means that it is produced by the Swedish century-old crystal brand orrefors, and its "Black grouse" logo has become one of the most famous trademarks in the world today.
In addition, the material of the decorative board also caught my attention. I thought it was a solid wood decorative board, but it didn’t feel like it. Finally, I learned that it was a special "drifting wood" material. Applying this kind of material, which has always existed in nature but is not common, to the interior design of vehicles really makes people feel close to nature.
Besides, Baohua Weijian Bowers&Wilkins audio system, a hall-level audio system tailored for XC60 cockpit, not only has 15 speakers and a maximum power of 1100W, but also uses DiracHDSound? audio fidelity technology to support FLAC and WAV lossless formats.
When the music sounds, it’s like being in the Gothenburg Concert Hall. Of course, this standard is the top model, and the regular model is equipped with Harman Kardon audio, but it is optional, and the optional price is 25,800 yuan.
And the most practical air suspension. Not only does it improve the comfort of the whole vehicle, but in the scene of opening the trunk to place items, this air suspension system can also lower the buttons through the rear axle of the car body in the luggage compartment, so that the height of the rear of the car can be lowered by 50mm, which is more convenient for the loading and unloading of large luggage. The details reflect Volvo’s humanistic thinking everywhere.
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I have to say that Volvo can always surprise people!
After all, from the modeling point of view, XC60 gives people the feeling of being steady and extremely low-key, but when you really walk into this car, understand and control this car, you will find that this car not only has top safety technology, but also is obsessed with providing top safety.
You will also find that the Nordic design, extreme performance, low-key luxury, etc., in fact, XC60 has also done a good job, including the polishing of luxury details, and there are also surprises, so people can’t help but follow the script, which also makes Volvo’s unique charm.
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Author: Aika Automobile 
