More than 50% of the cars sold in our country are SUVs. But a very important part of the market is still not. If what we are looking for in a car is a lot of space and a very roady character, an SUV can be a good option. But a traditional familiar It is a better option: it is cheaper, it is more efficient and it has better driving dynamics. In this article we come to talk about a premium family member that is not only 9,000 euros cheaper than its rivals, if not it has a better trunk. It is one of those bargains that you should not miss.
The car in question is the Volvo V60, in its Premium Edition version. It is currently on sale for 39,500 euros. To put this price in perspective, the cheapest Mercedes C-Class family currently costs 48,600 euros, the most affordable BMW 3 Series Touring will subtract 48,900 euros from our account, and the Audi A4 Avant will do the same for 48,450 euros. The Volvo V60 is a traditional family. Measure 4.76 meters in length and has a trunk of 529 liters. This trunk is significantly more voluminous than its rivals, which do not reach 500 liters.
The Volvo V60 launched at the end of 2018, and it’s not out of date: it’s a competitive and fresh product compared to its rivals.
The Volvo V60 is a car with excellent interior finishes, with a minimalist and sober design, both inside and out. He flees from visual heaviness, and focuses on straight lines. It has digital instrumentation and a 9-inch vertical screen for the infotainment system. This Scandinavian car rides a 1.5 turbo gasoline engine, with three cylinders and 163 CV of power. It is associated with an eight-speed automatic transmission and torque converter, in addition to a semi-hybrid system and a 48 volt electrical architecture.
Thanks to this system you have DGT ECO label and boasts an average consumption of 6.1 l/100 km. Nor is it a slow car at all: it does 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and has its top electronically limited to 180 km/h. The Volvo V60 B3 Premium Edition has a very complete equipment: It has 17″ wheels, double climate control, a 9″ infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto or driving assistance such as automatic braking or lane departure warning.
In 2023, this offer is very likely to be priced significantly higher.
To access the price of 39,500 euros, it is necessary to finance the purchase of the car. We will have to finance at least 31,000 euros, for a minimum period of 36 months and identical permanence, with Volvo Financial Services. The detailed financial conditions, such as the interest rate, are not detailed on the Volvo website.
Other anti-SUVs for less than 40,000 euros
It is difficult to find premium products below 40,000 euros, and that is where the appeal of this offer lies, but it is possible to find vehicles with a dynamic character, well equipped and that flee from the SUV format. For example, there are the Skoda Octavia Combi (from 26,640 euros) or the SEAT Leon ST (from 24,350 euros). We can also opt for different cars, halfway between sedans, family members and crossovers: the Peugeot 408 is on sale from 33,350 euros.
Volvo V60 Photos