Volvo c30 1. Eight speed automatics back up the Drive E engines, while the rest of the lineup sports a six speed automatic. The Volvo XC6. 0 remains a solid player in the midsize lux crossover segment. Its comfortable, quiet, and relatively sporty. Most important, the XC6. German luxury crossovers. Volvos full suite of safety aids is available in the Premier trim as part of the Technology Package and as standard in the range topping Platinum grade. This includes features such as Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist and Distance Alert, Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake, PedestrianCyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake, and lane departure warning. Blind spot warning is available as a standalone option in all trims and comes with rear cross traffic alert, front and rear park assist, and Lane Change Merge Aid. In combination with the Climate Package, buyers can also opt for two dual stage integrated child booster seats. The NHTSA awarded the 2. XC6. 0 a five star overall safety rating out of a possible five stars and is considered a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, earning a Good score in five categories Good is the highest possible score and offering superior frontal crash prevention front crash prevention awards include Basic, Advanced, and Superior. UPDATE A limited edition model called the XC6. Ocean Race Edition is new for 2. T6 Drive E and T6 AWD trims. Features exclusive to the XC6. Ocean Race Edition include orange stitching on the door panels, floor mats, and luggage compartment, Ocean Race deco inlay, inscribed Volvo Ocean Race tread plate, Volvo Ocean Race emblems on the front fenders, unique 1. Volvo Ocean Race start up logo on the infotainment screen. All XC6. 0 Ocean Race Edition crossovers come in an exclusive Ocean Race Blue II exterior color. UPDATE The XC6. 0 3. AWD model has been replaced by the XC6. T5 AWD due to the 3. I 6 being replaced by the 2. I 5 found in the S6. V6. 0 T5 AWD. Fuel economy remains similar, at 1. A six speed automatic transmission is the only gearbox available. New for 2. 01. 5Though Drive E engines are the biggest updates to the 2. Volvo XC6. 0, it also gets a handful of trim changes. Power front seats are now standard across the board, and power retractable mirrors are now available. R Design models also sport a new leather design. Hot Air Balloon Festival Activities For School. Youll Like. Stands out from the crowd. New Drive E engines. Comfortable cruiser. You Wont Like. Drive E name is a bit misleading. I 6 is a bit dated. Drive E engines are front drive only. Eight speed automatic unavailable on the I 6 engines. Key Competitors. Sum Up. Star. Star. Star. Star. No Star. Show Full Review.