Volvo · XC60

XC60

Released 2017

Volvo's second-generation mid-size SUV, sold in the UK as the B5 mild hybrid and the T6 and T8 plug-in hybrids, suited to families who want a comfortable premium SUV.

Body: SUV
Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power: 247–401 bhp
Range: 47.2–49.1 mi
Boot: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the XC60 remains a classy, comfortable and roomy premium SUV, with outstanding front seats, a high-quality interior and refined, relaxed manners. It is less tidy to drive than an Audi Q5 or BMW X3; What Car? found the gearbox hesitant to kick down, and Autocar noted most controls are on the touchscreen and that the plug-in hybrid is behind newer rivals.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power: 247–401 bhp
0–62 mph: 4.9–6.9 s
Top speed: 112 mph
Engine or motors: B5: petrol mild hybrid, 184 kW (250 hp); T6: plug-in hybrid, 247 kW (335 hp); T8: plug-in hybrid, 299 kW (406 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures
Torque: 360 Nm (B5), 589 Nm (T6), 669 Nm (T8)
Gearbox: Automatic
Drive: All-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 47.2–49.1 miles
Economy (WLTP): 37.7–313.9 mpg
Range detail: Plug-in hybrids: WLTP electric range up to 49.1 miles (T6) or 47.2 miles (T8); total range up to 1,195 miles (T6) or 1,156 miles (T8)
Charging: Plug-in hybrids: 19 kWh nominal battery (Volvo does not state usable capacity); 0–100% in 3 hours on 2-phase 16 A AC
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (B5), 313.9 mpg (T6), 282.5 mpg (T8)
CO2 emissions: 170 g/km (B5), 20 g/km (T6), 22 g/km (T8), WLTP combined

Practicality

Body: SUV
Seats: 5
Length: 4,708 mm
Width: 1,902 mm
Weight: From 1,900 kg
Boot: B5 mild hybrid, 483 litres (613 litres maximum) with the rear seats up and 1,543 litres folded; plug-in hybrids, 468 litres with the rear seats up and 1,528 litres folded
Towing: 2,400 kg (B5), 2,250 kg (T6, T8)
Size: 4,708 mm long, 1,902 mm wide (2,117 mm with mirrors), 1,655 mm high (B5) or 1,651 mm (plug-in hybrids); 2,865 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,900 kg (B5) or 2,150 kg (plug-in hybrids)

Pros and cons

Pros

T6 plug-in hybrid has up to 49.1 miles of WLTP electric range
Rated to tow up to 2,400 kg (B5) or 2,250 kg (plug-in hybrids)
483-litre boot on the mild hybrid; plug-in hybrids have 468 litres

Cons

Top speed limited to 112 mph on every version
B5 returns 37.7 mpg (WLTP combined)

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
ToyotaRAV4 (2019)	SUV	Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	215–302 bhp	46 mi	580 l	Dec 2018
Mercedes-BenzGLE	SUV	Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	282–429 bhp	62 mi	630 l	2019
BMWX5	SUV	Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	294–617 bhp	64 mi	650 l	Nov 2018

Sources

Photo: wizz.volvocars.com

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