Thinking of getting a Volvo XC60?
Why buy the Volvo XC60?
If you want a car that makes every journey as easy and calm as possible, the Volvo XC60 could be for you. It’s comfortable, practical, very well equipped and gives a relaxing driving experience. Its exterior design is subtle and stylish, and it has a similarly minimalist interior. It’s also packed full of the latest safety features, as you’d expect of a Volvo.
Volvo XC60 range and updates
The current version of the XC60 has been sold new since 2017 when it replaced a version sold from 2008 to 2017. Both versions are available with a wide selection of petrol and diesel engines, manual or automatic gearboxes and front- or four-wheel drive. The current version is also available with mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid power.
There’s a small number of trim and equipment packages to choose from including the luxurious Inscription and the popular, sporty-looking R Design. They’re all very well equipped, with lots of features included as standard.
Volvo XC60 tech and features
The current XC60’s interior has a large touchscreen display that controls most of the car’s features, including the entertainment, sat nav, climate control and safety systems. The display is easy to navigate but it does take a bit of getting used to. The latest versions, sold new since 2020, have an Android-based infotainment system that responds to ‘Hey Google’ voice commands, which makes life easier. Other features include heated leather seats and an electrically powered boot lid.
Older XC60 models are also very well equipped, with most having sat nav and leather seats as standard.
Volvo XC60 running costs and value
Older models of the XC60 can give average fuel economy of 41-49mpg with a diesel engine, and 26-33mpg with a petrol engine, according to official figures. The current version can give 45-47mpg (diesel) and 30-34mpg (petrol). Plug-in hybrid models can give 88-113mpg and have a pure-electric range of between 28 and 33 miles.
Volvo XC60 vs rivals
Other mid-size premium SUVs include the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The XC60’s design stands out, especially its sleek interior. It’s one of the more practical cars of this type, extremely comfortable and gives a more relaxing driving experience than some of its rivals.
