The Volvo XC60 offers a selection of engines, each one paired with all-wheel drive as standard. The T5 delivers 250 horsepower, while the T6 increases output to 316 horsepower. Finally, there’s an electrified T8 variant that provides 31 kilometres of EV range and a combined 400 horsepower (or 415 in the T8 Polestar Engineered model). The many available safety and driver assistance features include automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist.
The XC60 is Volvo's most popular vehicle and the current generation is quite remarkable. Moreover, in 2018, a jury made up of around sixty international automotive journalists awarded the new XC60 the title of World Car of the Year. For used vehicle buyers, a 2018 or newer Volvo XC60 may …
Volvo’s assault on bland-looking vehicles hits the compact SUV segment with the release of the all-new 2018 XC60. The brand’s resurgence since 2015 has been nothing short of astounding as we see new model after new model receiving critical acclaim. In fact, the XC60 was just awarded the North American …
Barcelona, Spain – Woody Allen once said, "Eternity is a long time, especially towards the end." Volvo seems to have reached that point and has decided to completely update its best-selling XC60 after a long career that spanned ten years and over a million units sold. So it’s a fresh …
For most people, there’s nothing unusual about taking a vacation in the middle of summer. For Car Guide journalists, however, this is something we can usually only dream about – until this year, that is. Why, you ask? By publishing the 47th edition of Québec’s best-selling automobile guide in the …
It’s no secret, Volvo sales have plunged and their ranking among the top-selling vehicles dipped well before the recession hit the auto industry in 2008. But, to be fair, the Swedish manufacturer has managed to mitigate its decline with some fairly positive results over the last two months. And in …
Volvo boasts some terrific plug-in hybrid vehicles, at least when it comes to power and performance. EV range? Not so much, but a series of upgrades will change that. First, the rear-mounted electric motor gets a 65-percent bump in output, going from 87 hp to 143 hp and resulting in …
Volvo has just confirmed that the next generation of the XC60 crossover will be fully electric. In fact, it will be the first vehicle from the Swedish automaker to feature battery cells developed through a new joint venture with Northvolt and manufactured at a gigafactory planned to be powered by …
The current generation of the Volvo XC60 , which dates back to 2018 and won the World Car of the Year award at the time, is getting a mid-cycle update for 2022. Designers have made small changes to the exterior, including the front grille and bumper. The difference is hardly …
Remember how Volvo first shocked the world by saying it aims to sell a total of up to one million electrified vehicles globally by 2025? The plan calls for all new models released from 2019 to be available as either a mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle. Well, …
As usual at the Detroit Auto Show, the first press preview day began with the unveiling of the North American Car of the Year awards. And the winners are… North American Car of the Year: 2018 Honda Accord . The midsize sedan beat out its eternal rival, the Toyota Camry …
The Sweden brand’s compact SUV gets a full redesign after nine years on the market in its current form, and made its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The second-generation, 2018 Volvo XC60’s styling is obviously reminiscent of other recent products such as the Volvo XC90 , the Volvo …
In Geneva, Volvo premiered its 2014 S60, V60 and XC60 models, each of which has been treated to a major facelift (especially their front sections). These vehicles now sport redesigned front grilles and new intelligent headlamps, while their front bumpers have gained heft. Volvo in New York At the end …
The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance. The Volvo XC60 is a car that has already carved out a solid market share …
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