Naturally, this Volvo's power-adjustable front seats are super comfortable, as is the backbench. What, am I operating a motor vehicle or opening a folder on my computer? That's two clicks forward for reverse and a double click back for drive. To go, for instance, into reverse or drive you have to unintuitively click the lever twice. Apparently even Volvo is not immune to the electronic gear-selector fad that's been sweeping the automotive industry as it's installed one in the XC60. The shifter is located near that switch and it, too, is unusual. There's nothing wrong with the ignition's placement, it's just hard for me to override muscle memory. During my week with this Swedish crossover, whenever it was time to fire the engine up, I always poked the dashboard with my right index finger, leaned over to peer around the steering wheel's rim and then remembered the switch is actually on the console. It's home to a number of important vehicle controls, including the ignition switch and gear selector. Running between the two front seats is a large center console.
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The dashboard's overall design is mostly horizontal, but its center stack, and the prominent, 9-inch infotainment display it houses, is angled ever so slightly toward the driver for easier access. Its interior is familiar, with top-shelf materials including Nappa leather as well as aluminum-mesh inlays, excellent build quality and loads of helpful features. If you've checked out any Volvo built within, say, the last five years, the XC60's cabin will be no surprise.
But I guess if you're going to go with fancy adjustable dampers you might as well have gigantic brakes, too. I completely understand the importance of having ample stopping power at your tootsies' command, but let's be honest, nobody is racing their XC60 on weekends, so having Nordschleife-rated binders is gross overkill and likely a huge expense, both up front and when it's time for a brake job. Up front, you'll find six-piston calipers clamping down on rotors spanning 14.6 inches. Those massive wheels not only look killer but they're a great picture frame for this model's Akebono brakes, which are almost comically large.
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