What is it?
The XC60 is Volvo's medium luxury five-seat SUV and volume seller in Australia. Two powertrains, a B5 mild-hybrid and a Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, both with AWD and Google built-in infotainment.
The lineup runs from Plus B5 AWD at $74,490 plus on-roads, through to Recharge T8 PHEV at $89,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
78 km WLTP EV range on the Recharge T8 PHEV, Google built-in infotainment with Maps and Assistant native, and Volvo's layered safety suite.
The XC60 platform launched in 2017 and the cabin shows it next to newer rivals. The 9-inch portrait screen is smaller than 12 to 14-inch displays on rivals.
Quick Buyer Context
Should you buy the XC60?
Reasons to buy
- 78 km WLTP EV range on the Recharge T8 PHEV, Google built-in infotainment with Maps and Assistant native, and Volvo's layered safety suite.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. EV battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2017), full driver-assist suite.
- 483 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- The XC60 platform launched in 2017 and the cabin shows it next to newer rivals. The 9-inch portrait screen is smaller than 12 to 14-inch displays on rivals.
- You want a freshly redesigned cabin (the XC60 platform launched in 2017), a larger central touchscreen, or a longer warranty (Korean and Chinese rivals at 7 years).
- A new XC60 generation cannot be far off. If you want the freshest cabin in the segment, weigh up waiting against the strong PHEV maths on the current car.
- Top trim climbs to $89,990 plus on-roads.
Who it suits
Families
483 L boot, full safety suite
City drivers
Tidy footprint, easy parking
Premium
Cabin quality up top
Hybrid buyers
Efficient, no plug
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