Body
The advanced front structure consists of deformation zones of different grades of steel, each one with a certain role in a collision. The structure is designed to help providing increased protection in a frontal collision.
Side structures of different grades of steel and a number of tubes and
members are all designed to "move" the body to the side, help reducing the risk
of passenger compartment intrusion. Volvo's Side Impact Protection System helps
absorbing the forces in order to maintain an adequate space for the passengers.
Volvo XC60 (2009)
2009 Volvo XC60
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General information
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof
liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of
the rear side door windows. It i ...
Advanced
In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal
and steering response is very direct. Gear shifting
is done at high rpm in each gear for
dynamic and active driving. ...
Under the Hood
Both front- and all-wheel-drive 2.5T models hold a 208-horsepower,
turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that produces 236 pounds-feet of
torque and works with a five-speed-automatic transmi ...