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M6 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 20 OCTOBER 2019 MOTORING VOLVO'S mid-sized SUV the XC60 is one of three models in its line-up which includes the compact XC40 and large XC90. The Volvo XC60 sits right at the heart of the big-selling mid-size crosso- ver crowd. It's handsome and luxurious and it wraps you in a safety blanket as comprehensive as the Swedish welfare state. No doubt, the XC60 may be the best balance everything you may need from an SUV. This model combines the best of both the compact XC40 and larger XC90. Firstly, Volvo is known for safety and all its cars have five-star safety ratings and the brand has a heritage for creating robust and protective vehicles. Secondly, the car is extremely comfortable and there is plenty of space in the cabin and boot. The driving position is great and a little higher than the XC40 which is good, and you get good visibility out of the front of the car and okay out the rear. The second generation of XC60 starts with a lot of momentum behind it. The old one wasn't only Volvo's best-selling car; it was also the best- selling vehicle of that type in Europe. The new one gives Volvo a chance to exploit the old buyers' loyalty while improving on the first generation. That means a better suspension. It also brings more tech and even more safety features. The Volvo XC60's range of power- train options includes turbocharged and supercharged engines, as well as a plug-in hybrid option (the T8) ca- pable or traveling 17 miles on pure electricity. Aimed at safety-conscious small families and individual drivers in search of rear seats and just right amount of space, the XC60 stays true to Volvo's acclaimed safety ratings by offering a selection of best-in-class accident avoidance features such as lane-keeping pilot assist, automatic emergency braking, run-off-road mit- igation, blind-spot monitoring, and pedestrian detection. New on the 2019 Volvo XC60 is a front-wheel-drive model priced lower than its all-wheel-drive counterparts. There are several new standard pack- age changes for the 2019 XC60, such as a faster processor for the Sensus infotainment console, as well as new options like an improved Harman Kardon premium audio system. Like all of today's Volvos, the XC60 fea- tures a useful engine idle-and-start system can be deactivated and kept off as a default setting. All XC60 models use an 8-speed automatic transmis- sion. The Volvo XC60 is an excellent choice for those who prioritize mod- ern comfort that doesn't cut corners on smooth SUV handling. The car is comfortable on long dis- tances, extremely practical and well equipped. Many might argue that per- haps the XC60 is the best SUV Vol- vo makes and almost everything you could want from an SUV. Volvo's XC60 is everything you may need from an SUV