Heico Sportive is the self-proclaimed home of high-performance for Volvo. Nothing could be more accurate for their take on the Volvo XC60 SUV. Heico’s focus was mainly on making the XC60 a more physically appealing package. From the more aggressive front end to the rear apron with integrated quad tipped exhaust everything that was done to this Volvo is an improvement. True to their motto, Heico did not want to create a vehicle purely for show, so they came up with a few new maps for the ECU bumping output for the T6 power plant all the way up to 315 HP.
Volvo today announced US pricing on the 2010 XC60 crossover that will go on sale this March. Prices will start from $37,200. At this price you can add a Climate Package for $1,000, a Technology Package for $2,700, a Collision Avoidance Package for $1,695 or a Convenience Package for $1,000.
The XC60 is Volvo’s entry into the growing small premium utility segment. Features such as leather seating surfaces with a power driver’s seat, SIRIUS satellite radio (with complimentary six-month subscription), hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, HD Radio technology with USB and AUX ports are all standard. As a special introductory offer, the unique Panorama moonroof will be offered at no charge. Customers may also opt for Volvo’s DVD-based navigation system with integrated back-up camera and two new colors: Lime Grass Green or Terra Bronze.
For all the dads who are still mad about having to trade in their Z4s and Boxsters for a Volvo station wagon, Heico Sportiv is looking to ease some of that pain. It has debuted its customized Volvo XC60 that will be shown at the Essen Motor Show on November 29.
Heico Sportiv increased the output of the diesel D5 engine from 185 hp to 210 hp. The T6 gas engine that powers the top of the line will now crank out 315 hp instead of 285 hp. The complete tuning kit includes a new exhaust system featuring four oval stainless-steel tailpipes. The package also includes a lowering kit that takes the ride height down by 30 millimeters.
Volvo will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show the production version of the XC60 Concept unveiled last year at the Detroit Auto Show.
With design keeping fateful to the concept, the XC60 will go on sale at the end of 2008. It will compete with BMW X3 and the upcoming Mercedes GLK and Audi Q5.
Under the hood there will be a wide range of engines, including a new petrol unit and two turbodiesel engines. Diesel engines will develop 163 hp, resp. 185 hp; while the petrol engine will develop 285 hp.
