Volvo's baby SUV, the XC60 will go on sale in the UK this summer with prices starting at ��24,750 ($48,700) for the 2.4D S with the 185Hp turbo diesel engine which is nearly ��5,000 ($9,800) cheaper than the rival BMW X2 2.0d 177Hp. The Volvo XC60 will be available in three trim levels in the The S model gets exterior features such as 17" Segin alloy wheels, front fog lights, roof rails and rear spoiler, as well as a series of safety systems including City Safety and RSC (Roll Stability Control). Interior details include electronic climate control, information centre, cruise control, leather steering wheel with remote audio controls, aluminium trim and performance sound audio system with aux input and CD player.
The SE trim level adds Hill Descent Control, power driver's seat with memory and auto-folding power door mirrors with ground lights, Eriksberg T-Tec/Textile upholstery, autodimming rear view mirror with compass and chrome window trim.
Finally, the SE Lux enhances the SE specification with features such as chronographic instrument dials, leather upholstery and Nordic Light Oak natural wood trim, while both front seats are powered and heated. Further enhancements include luxury floor mats and chrome detailing, 18" Merac alloy wheels, active bending headlamps, power tailgate and rear park assist.
| Volvo XC60 | Prices (OTR) |
| S | |
| 2.4D AWD (163 PS) | ��24,750 |
| D5 AWD (185 PS) | ��25,750 |
| SE | |
| 2.4D AWD (163 PS) | ��26,250 |
| D5 AWD (185 PS) | ��27,250 |
| T6 AWD (285 PS) Geartronic | ��31,995 |
| SE Lux | |
| 2.4D AWD (163 PS) | ��28,750 |
| D5 AWD (185 PS) | ��29,750 |
| T6 AWD (285 PS) Geartronic | ��34,495 |
2 Comments:
It’s come to my attention that in both printed and online media, journalists make simple currency conversions to give the American reader an idea of the cost a car has in dollars. But what is the point of this? In absolute terms, it is practically meaningless. Only meaning something when in context, I imagine that the point is to show how much a vehicle would cost here.
By what you’re saying, an X3 2.4D S turbo diesel cost $58,500 (or 29,750 pounds). How do you then explain that the more expensive gasoline version according to BMW UK’s website, the X3 3.0 si SE costs 35,300 pounds (by your calculations approximately US$70,000) while BMW’s US website quotes the X3 3.0 si at $38,600?
Car prices, as with those of other goods, are set by market factors, and not exclusively by simple currency conversions. Please stop this misleading practice… please…
Its just so you can get an idea of how much it costs. Who the hell knows what's 40,000 pounds in the U.S?
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