The latest Volvo XC60 was unveiled in Hyderabad in India in the luxury sports utility vehicle segment
. The premium SUV was launched initially in Lavanza in Pune, Maharashtra. The launch in Hyderabad bears a price tag of Rs 40 lakh. Sandeep Narayan, the Director for Marketing and Pr of Volvo Auto India, was present in the launching ceremony of the SUV.
He felt very happy about the launched and he said that the Volvo XC60 is going to be one of the best SUV which carries a perfect blend of comfort, safety, fresh, Scandinavian design built in high quality materials and power. He also added that the company is very confident that the Indian car market is going to love the Volvo XC60 and pick it over the other premium models in the SUV segment.
The Volvo XC60 is one that is studded with various features that is bound to set it apart from its rivals in the market segment. It comes with charged with 2.4 litre, five cylinder turbo charged diesel powertrain which has a capacity to churn out a power of 205 hp @ 4000 rpm and maximum torque of 420 Nm at 1500-3250 rpm. The SUV, Volvo XC60 has six speed geartronic gearbox in just 8.9 seconds can reach to a speed of 0-100 kmph and giving a mileage of 13.8 kmpl (as per the auto company). It also is affixed with new design that is a product of intelligent breaking system which is very important for every car.
Mr. Nayan also said that the company will target the 15 to 18 percent sale in the premium luxury SUV segment. The latest offering from Volvo has already received the pre-booking of 90 units. He also added that this shows the consumers trust in the Volvo.
He also unveiled the future plans of the Swedish auto company such that it expects to expand the dealerships to 12 in the next year so that they could enhance it to 15 which will help the luxury car makers to reach the greater reach of consumers. The company is said to be also looking forward to launch the new car models to capture a bigger slice of the growing market.