Heico Sportiv Takes on the Volvo's new XC60 Crossover

Dedicated Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv has turned its attention on the new XC60 with the unveiling of new upgrades for the compact crossover. The German-based firm's exterior package is restrained to the body colored bumpers and the addition of a front lip spoiler and a rear skirt that incorporates a new set of tailpipes. Also available for the XC60 are custom alloy wheels in different styles and sizes and a sport suspension kit that that brings the crossover 30mm closer to the ground.

In the engine compartment, Heico Spotiv has developed a new ECU for both diesel and petrol variants of the XC60. In the case of Volvo's 2.4-liter inline 5-cylinder turbo diesel engines, the reprogrammed ECU helps boost output of both the 163HP 2.4D and 185HP D5 units to 210HP while the 285HP T6 turbocharged gasoline engine gains an extra 30HP for a total of 315HP.

[Via: Autoblog.nl]

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Volvo XC60 SUV gets the Heico Sportiv Treatment

Volvo tuning specialist Heico Sportive has released new details and photos on its performance upgrades for the new XC60. Beginning with the cosmetic enhancements, there's a subtle bodykit made of polyurethane-plastic (PUR) that consists of side skirts, front bumper spoiler and rear skirt that houses the new four pipe exhaust system. Furthermore, customers can choose from a variety of alloy wheels that are available in sizes 18'', 19'' and 20''.

For the interior, Heico provides a full leather treatment. The complete set includes door panel inlays, front and rear seat covers, and gear shift knob and bag. Buyers can choose from nine different colors of leather while further leather types or other surfaces are available upon request.

Under the hood, thanks to a newly developed ECU for the XC60's diesel and petrol engines, the 2.4-liter inline 5-cylinder turbo diesels with 163HP and 185HP can both develop 210HP while the 285HP T6 turbocharged gasoline engine gains an extra 30HP for a total output of 315HP.

Finally, Heico Sportiv offers a new set sport springs that are fitted in combination with the series shock-absorbers and lower the vehicle's road height by approximately 30 mm.

[Source: Carsoop]

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