Article Comments - 2010 Volvo XC60 Full Test

45 messages, Last post on Sep 08, 2009 at 12:54 PM

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2010 Volvo XC60 Full Test -
Bottom Line: A capable, compact premium SUV that handles well and steals looks.(more)

#44 of 45 XC60 Ride by califjohn1 Sep 08, 2009 (12:01 pm)
Sorry Max, thought you were the old "vwmax" that used to appear on Edmunds boards. You both had the same, no nonsense, informative writing style. Anyhow, when you say "tighter" does that mean a harsh jolting "buckboard" like ride over the potholes and "washboard" pavement? The X3 has been a great disappointment, wonderful reliable car, great handling, decent fuel mileage, but absolutely horrible ride on any kind of rough road. I am going to try a XC60 test drive if I can still find a Volvo dealer open around here. I think Smythe in SJ may still be around. Replies to this message: volvomax (Sep 08, 2009 12:54 pm)
#45 of 45 Re: XC60 Ride [califjohn1] by volvomax Sep 08, 2009 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: califjohn1 (Sep 08, 2009 12:01 pm) "Tighter" in this case means an absence of roll. The suspension does a very good job of soaking up bumps. The XC90 and the XC70 do have a tendency to roll quite a bit in cornering. This is something that most Volvo's do. The XC60 corners much flatter than either of the other cars. Absolutely take a test drive!