The 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country’s fifth-generation Haldex all-wheel-drive system works wonders on slippery surfaces. What happens, though, when you install a set of studded tires, totally defeat the car’s stability control system, and point it at a frozen lake in Truckee, California?
Take a look at this TFLcar video showcasing the 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country in its cold, icy element:
Helping the 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country keep momentum is the brand’s familiar 250 HP, 2.5-L turbocharged five-cylinder which makes 266 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm. All four wheels are fed via a six-speed automatic transmission. This setup allows for a combined EPA-rated number of 23 mpg.
Pricing for the 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country starts at $41,000, which includes a navigation system and a host of unique, cross-country-exclusive items. These include: black fender extensions, 7.9-inches of ground clearance, skid plates, unique 18-inch wheels, side-sill scuff plates, unique honeycomb grill and black mirror caps. Fully loaded, the 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country can retail around $50,000.
Stay tuned to TFLcar.com next week for an “everything you ever wanted to know” video on the 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country!
In the meantime, for more rough-road V60 action, check out our muddy off-road review of Volvo’s raised wagon here:
Dan Buxbaum has had a lifelong passion for all things automotive. He has worked for Tesla, Porsche, Audi and BMW as a service advisor, lending an all-encompassing, ownership-biased approach to his reviews. Dan was previously regional manager and contributing writer for a nationwide automotive trade publication.
