2018 Volvo XC60 with a 2.0-litre D5 diesel engine launched in India at Rs 55.9 lakh

We **drove the 2018 Volvo XC60 last week** and returned impressed. It is a replacement for Volvo’s top-grossing premium crossover and the all-new XC60 has finally made its entry into the Indian market today. At an event in New Delhi, the 2018 **Volvo XC60** was launched at Rs 55.9 lakh ex-showroom. [caption id=“attachment_4247189” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] The 2018 Volvo XC60. Image: Volvo[/caption] As we revealed last week, the XC60 will only be available in the range-topping Inscription trim at launch. Powering the car is Volvo’s popular 2.0-litre D5 diesel motor, tuned to produce 235 PS of power and 480Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an Aisin sourced 8-speed transmission and a Haldex all-wheel-drive system. Volvo is also offering air-suspension as a standard fit on all four corners. While the D5 is the only drivetrain configuration on offer at launch, more engine and trim options will be added at a later date. The car is available in a choice of four color options. While the white, black and silver colors are similar to the XC90, the grey color seen here is a new addition that is exclusive to the XC60. The launch edition seen here will be available for a limited time period, says Volvo. In a conversation with Overdrive last week, **Volvo India's** new M.D., Carles Frump, said that the outgoing XC60 has contributed over 30 percent of its local sales and the new one is expected to build on that successful run.