Volvo launches new "XC60" with new infotainment system ... Limited to 40 Polestars available

Volvo Car Japan has adopted a new design for the interior and exterior, and released the new "XC60" equipped with a new infotainment system equipped with Google from September 1st.

The new infotainment system uses "Google Apps and Services" and "Volvo Cars app" that works with emergency reporting services and troubleshooting services. are doing.

The Google apps / services have improved functionality by being able to use voice operations using the Google Assistant (scheduled to be available from the end of 2021), navigation using Google Maps, and apps that can be downloaded via the Google Play store.

Furthermore, by using the Google Assistant, it is possible to control various functions with your voice. Drivers can keep their hands on the steering wheel to control temperature, set destinations, play music and podcasts, send messages, and operate other Google Assistant-enabled devices.

The Telematics Service / Volvo Cars App has functions such as emergency call service, failure call service, remote door lock / unlock function, and engine remote start. In addition, the stolen vehicle search function, driving journal (automatic drive log creation function), and vehicle dashboard monitor (vehicle information confirmation function) are scheduled to be available in 2022.

The interior and exterior design has also been partially changed. In the exterior, new designs are adopted for the front grille, front bumper, rear bumper, and aluminum wheels of each grade. "Thunder Gray", "Platinum Gray", and "Silver Dawn" have been newly added as new colors.

With the adoption of the new infotainment system in the interior, the HMI screen design, operation logic, functions, etc. of the driver display (meter panel) and center display (touch panel) have been renewed.

The power train lineup includes the 48V hybrid model "B5" that achieves both excellent efficiency and environmental performance, the high-output "B6" equipped with an electric supercharger, and the plug-in hybrid "T8".

In the safe driving support function, "preceding vehicle start notification function" has been added. It sounds a signal to let the driver notice that the vehicle in front has started, and displays a symbol and a message on the center display. In addition, a new function "Rear collision avoidance / damage mitigation brake system" is also installed. It assists in avoiding collisions with obstacles by intervening the brakes when reversing, such as when parking, or when the speed is less than 10 km / h.

The price is 6.49 million yen to 9.59 million yen including tax.

In addition, the "XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered", which is limited to the first 40 cars, will be released at the same time. Tuning by Polestar based on Volvo's original plug-in hybrid power train. Both the overwhelming power of reference output 333ps / 240Nm and the environmental performance by the plug-in hybrid.

The chassis is equipped with an Orleans DFV shock absorber (22-step adjustment), a drilled ventilated disc type brake rotor (front 400 mm) and Akebono 6-piston front brake caliper, as well as a dedicated interior and exterior design. adopt. The price is 10.34 million yen including tax.