Volvo XC60 review

The Volvo XC60 is not the best large SUV to drive but, being classy inside, roomy and well equipped, it's still a strong option

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Power

247 bhp

0-62 mph

6.9 s

Efficiency

37.6 mpg

Figures for 2.0 B5 MHEV Core Auto AWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Family SUV

Hybrid

Plug-in hybrid

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Introduction

Performance & drive

Interior

Passenger & boot space

Buying & owning

Lawrence Cheung

Updated: 16 March 2026

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Since its launch, the Volvo XC60 has played a big part in the Swedish brand's transformation from estate-car specialist to SUV success story. Indeed, the XC60 is now the best-selling Volvo ever, with 2.7 million examples sold.

Sitting above the Volvo XC40 in the brand's line-up, the XC60 is based on the same mechanical underpinnings as the car maker's flagship SUV, the Volvo XC90. However, the XC60 is shorter, several thousand pounds cheaper and comes with five seats rather than seven.

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Expected annual mileage 6000 Term months 48 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £459.59 Initial payment £5,515.08

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

• Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
• Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
• Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

• Full manufacturer’s warranty
• Road tax and roadside assistance included
• Free returns within 30 days*

Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply. Subject to availability and credit status. 18+ T&Cs apply.

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£5,760 total upfront (£5,515 initial rental plus £245 processing fee) | 6000 miles | 48 months

• Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
• No balloon payments
• Road tax included

This generation of the XC60 arrived in 2017 but has had several updates in its lifecycle, including styling tweaks and a new infotainment system in 2025.

Its rivals range from the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 to the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Lexus NX and Mercedes GLC. Higher-spec versions of the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-60 tread on the XC60’s toes, too.

All these models are spacious and practical with strong, efficient engines, but is the Volvo XC60 up to the challenge of competing with the best family SUVs?

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What’s new?

- April 2025: Facelift sees the introduction of a new grille and new alloy wheel designs, plus a larger and more responsive touchscreen. Plus Pro trim introduced with 20in alloy wheels and ventilated Nappa leather upholstery

Verdict

The Volvo XC60 may not be as tidy to drive as the Audi Q5 or BMW X3, but it can still fend off newer rivals with its roomy, upmarket interior and comfortable ride. It's a fine choice that’s also attractively priced. If you do choose an XC60, we recommend Plus trim with the B5 engine (or, if you're a company car driver, the T6 PHEV).

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Pros

• Elegant and high-quality interior
• Superb driving position
• Lots of standard kit

Cons

• Occasionally hesitant automatic gearbox
• No sliding or reclining rear seats
• Over-reliance on infotainment touchscreen for controls

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Trims available

Plus Pro Black Edition

Adds black exterior styling and black wheels to Pro Plus trim.

Ultra Black Edition

Ultra is the top-spec trim, and the Black Edition version get all the standard luxury equipment plus black styling details and black wheels.

Ultra Bright

With air suspension, a head-up display, adaptive LED headlights and massaging front seats, Ultra trim is packed full of luxuries.

Plus Pro

Plus Pro comes with the same kit as Plus, but adds a few more extras, including 20in alloys, full LED headlights and ventilated front seats.

Plus

Mid-range Plus is worth considering if you want a few more luxuries; it gives the XC60 a more upmarket interior, fully electric seats, four-zone climate control, keyless drive, a premium stereo, a heated windscreen, heated rear seats and a whole host of extra safety features.

Plus Black Edition

Adds black exterior styling and black wheels to Plus trim.

Core

Entry-level Core trim is our pick of the bunch because it gives you all the essentials and quite a bit more on top. Climate control, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, wireless phone-charging and heated leather seats all come as standard.

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Performance & drive

What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is

Strengths

• Comfortable ride
• Relatively quiet cruiser
• Air suspension option boosts comfort

Weaknesses

• BMW X3 is sharper in the bends
• Slightly ponderous automatic gearbox

Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox

There are three engines available for the Volvo XC60: a mild hybrid petrol called the B5 and two petrol plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), badged T6 and T8.

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The B5 produces 247bhp and is pretty quick, achieving a 0-60mph time of 7.8sec in our tests. However, when you’re on the move and need a burst of acceleration, it can sometimes require a bit of planning because the automatic gearbox hesitates before changing down when you plant your foot.

The 345bhp T6 is punchier, managing 0-60mph in 5.1sec at our private test track, beating the Audi Q5 e-Hybrid by a small margin on the same day (5.6sec).

The T8, with 449bhp, is remarkably rapid for such a big, heavy car. Nevertheless, it can still take a second for the gearbox to respond or the engine to wake up if you’ve been travelling on electric power alone. However, after that, these PHEVs shove you back in your seat with a force most people would associate with performance cars, rather than family SUVs.

Both PHEVs can effortlessly get up to motorway speeds using just their electric motors and each have an official electric-only range of nearly 50 miles. That said, on our real-world test route, an XC60 T6 ran out of charge within 35 miles, just beating the 33 miles achieved by a Lexus NX 450h+. If you want to travel farther in a plug-in hybrid family SUV using battery power alone, we managed 45 miles in the Q5 e-Hybrid and 57 miles in a Mercedes GLC 300e (during a separate test).

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Suspension and ride comfort

Most XC60 trim levels ride comfortably as the standard suspension does a good job of soaking up speed bumps and road imperfections. It’s more supple than the Audi Q5’s and yet contains enough body control to prevent occupants from feeling queasy on undulating roads. That said, we’d avoid going for models with larger wheels (20in or bigger) since these can send a nasty jolt through the car when dealing with expansion joints and ragged potholes.

If you opt for a top-spec XC60 Ultra, you get air suspension instead. That gives the car a slightly more polished ride, softening the edges off ridges and potholes even further. However , an Audi Q5 equipped with air suspension is even comfier.

On XC60s with air suspension, it's possible to select different levels of firmness, but it doesn't make a huge difference to the ride comfort. If you encounter a dirt track, you can raise the car’s suspension with an off-road mode to give you a bit more ground clearance.

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Handling

If you want a competent-handling family SUV that's easy to drive in town, you'll find the XC60 perfectly fit for purpose, but once you've been round a few faster corners, you'll realise it's no driver's car.

It grips hard and remains well balanced when pressing on, but the light steering is rather numb, reducing your sense of connection to the front wheels. The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 also have less body lean and are generally far more composed on a twisty road.

The PHEV versions are even more sluggish to change direction because of the added weight of their batteries. What’s more, the T8’s abrupt power delivery causes the XC60 to pitch back on the relatively soft suspension more noticeably than the lower-powered versions, so the car can sometimes feel slightly overwhelmed.

All versions of the XC60 have four-wheel drive as standard to help you in slippery conditions. Despite that, for true off-roading ability, you'd be better off with a Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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Noise and vibration

Apart from a bit of vibration when idling, the petrol engine in all versions is smooth once on the move. There’s a little engine noise when accelerating but this settles to a barely perceptible thrum when you’re cruising. The T6 and T8 models can run almost silently on electricity alone if there's enough charge available, with hardly any whine from the electric motors during acceleration.

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The XC60 is similarly peaceful to the Audi Q5 as a long-distance machine and more hushed than the Honda CR-V. There’s a moderate amount of tyre noise when you go for the bigger wheels, otherwise, there’s just a hint of wind noise from around the door mirrors. You’ll also notice a slight boom from the standard suspension when you cross a pothole, although XC60s with air suspension deal with bumps more quietly.

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The brakes on all versions are pretty easy to use smoothly, plus there’s regenerative braking on all versions to help slow the car down from the moment you take your foot off the accelerator. The PHEVs have a stronger braking effect that can bring the XC60 to a complete stop, with one-pedal driving enabled by nudging the gear lever down to B mode.

"Trying to find the XC60’s regenerative braking mode isn’t the easiest task; you activate it by nudging the gear lever down as though you are selecting D again. It’s odd there aren’t any markings on the gear selector to indicate this" – Lawrence Cheung, New Cars Editor

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Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

Strengths

• Comfortable seats
• Punchy sound systems available
• Excellent build quality

Weaknesses

• Not many physical controls
• Driver’s display not particularly configurable

Driving position and dashboard

When you sit behind the wheel of the Volvo XC60, you look down on most other road users. For many buyers, that’s a key attraction of high-riding SUVs. The only family SUV rival with such a high up driving position is the Land Rover Discovery Sport – and that gets a less supportive driver’s seat.

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All XC60s have electric seat height and lumbar adjustment, but you have to slide the seat back and forth, and recline it manually unless you step up to Plus trim or above. The central and door armrests are in a near-perfect position for most drivers to rest their elbows on.

The standard 12.3in digital driver's display is clear and can display the sat-nav map. There’s little else in the way of different layouts or configurability, though.

Dashboard buttons are kept to a minimum, which gives the interior a clean and uncomplicated look but means you have to use the touchscreen or voice control for most functions. Physical buttons and knobs – which the Genesis GV70 and Mazda CX-60 have – are far less distracting to use when you're driving.

Visibility, parking sensors and cameras

There's an excellent view out of the XC60, partly down to its big side windows and door mirrors. It also has relatively slim windscreen pillars that make it easy to navigate roundabouts and junctions. Even the view over-the-shoulder and out the back is good by big family SUV standards.

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Every XC60 comes equipped with front and rear parking sensors, and a rear-view camera, making it easier to pilot the car’s considerable bulk into tight parking spaces. Models in Plus trim and above have a 360-degree bird’s eye view camera. To keep visibility strong at night, every XC60 comes with LED headlights.

Sat nav and infotainment

It’s easy to tell the XC60’s infotainment touchscreen was part of an update, because the 11.2in screen has been mounted on the dashboard where the old 9.0in display was. It’s not particularly well-integrated but it is easy to reach while driving.

The new screen brings several useful improvements. The layout, for instance, has been simplified and the icons enlarged, while a new processor makes it more responsive than before.

Unfortunately, there are still too many controls integrated into the screen, with certain functions requiring several taps to access (such as the fan speed). The infotainment systems in the BMW X3 and Mazda CX-60 are more intuitive to use overall.

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As before, the sat-nav system is Google-based, and provides a clear and detailed display with real-time traffic information. DAB radio, wireless phone-charging, Bluetooth come as standard, as well as wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The standard 10-speaker stereo sounds great, but keen music fans will appreciate the 13-speaker Harman Kardon system fitted to Plus models.

The 1100-watt, 14-speaker Bowers & Wilkins stereo on top-spec Ultra delivers seriously crisp and punchy sound quality, but you’ll have to really love your tunes to consider moving to that trim level just to get it.

Quality

When it comes to interior quality, Volvo can now count itself among the best in the business, and the XC60 is as classy and elegant inside as the bigger Volvo XC90. That's seriously impressive, so there really is precious little to grumble about.

The liberal use of wood or metal trims, especially from Plus models up, lends the interior a wonderfully polished premium feel. We’d go as far to say it’s more luxurious inside than the Audi Q5, which has taken a backwards step for quality with its latest generation. That has also been the case with the BMW X3.

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So, if you want a family SUV that feels really plush inside, you can add the XC60 to the top of your shortlist, along with the Genesis GV70 and Mazda CX-60.

"Even though the XC60’s infotainment system is better than before, I still found myself endlessly tapping at the screen for basic functions. The rotary controller in the BMW X3 is much less distracting to use on the move." – Steve Huntingford, Editor

Passenger & boot space

How it copes with people and clutter

Strengths

• Good amount of space for four occupants
• Usable boot space

Weaknesses

• Limited seating flexibility
• Rivals have a bigger boot

Front space

As befits such a big car, the Volvo XC60 gives even tall occupants plenty of space to stretch out. The front seats slide back a long way to accommodate people who are especially long in the leg, and there’s loads of head room. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is even more generous with interior space, however.

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As for storage, there’s a deep bin beneath the centre armrest and a cubby by the gear lever with a sliding cover to keep valuables out of sight. The door pockets are easily big enough to each take a one-litre bottle of water each.

The PHEV versions of the XC60 have shallower storage areas in the centre console and under the front armrest.

Rear space

The XC60 isn’t the most spacious family SUV in the back, but there’s still enough room for two 6ft passengers to sit behind someone of equal height, and more knee room than in an Audi Q5.

A Land Rover Discovery Sport offers an extra centimetre of space here and there, while a Honda CR-V allows a 6ft occupant to stretch out their legs more. Head room in the back of the XC60 is impressive, even if you add the optional panoramic glass roof. Without it, you get as much space as in a Lexus NX.

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The XC60 is broader inside than many key rivals. Shoulder room for three adults sitting side by side is surprisingly good, but whoever gets the middle seat will find it rather narrow, and will have to straddle a raised tunnel along the floor.

Seat folding and flexibility

The XC60's rear seats split and fold down in a 60/40 configuration, with a ski hatch for sliding in long items between two rear passengers. So, while it’s a shame the seatbacks don't split in a 40/20/40 layout you’d find in many rivals (including the Mazda CX-60), it’s not far off.

Fold-out boosters for smaller children in the outer two back seats are available as an option, but you can’t have sliding and reclining rear seats (which are standard on the Honda CR-V and Land Rover Discovery Sport, and on pricier versions of the Audi Q5). The Lexus NX has a reclining rear backrest as standard.

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Boot space

The XC60’s boot is quite shallow and the B5 has 483 litres of boot space, which is about 10% less than what you get in the Audi Q5 and Lexus NX. The BMW X3’s boot is significantly bigger, at 570 litres.

Boot capacity drops slightly to 468 litres in the PHEV versions – the T6 and T8 – but the X3 PHEV (known as the xDrive 30e) loses a far bigger percentage of its boot space to its batteries and ends up with a smaller boot than any XC60.

Even so, there's still enough space in the XC60 for most families’ needs. We managed to slot eight carry-on suitcases below the parcel shelf in non-PHEV versions (matching a Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-60), and seven in the T6 and T8 (equalling the Audi Q5 and Lexus NX 450h+). There’s no lip at the boot's entrance, and folding down the rear seatbacks gives you a long, flat load bay.

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"I found the absence of a load lip on the Volvo XC60 helpful when lifting heavy items into, and out of, the boot. It's a boon at the garden centre." – Claire Evans, Consumer Editor

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Will the car fit your needs?

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Buying & owning

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is

Strengths

• PHEVs have useful battery range
• Most trims are well equipped

Weaknesses

• Fuel economy is disappointing
• Expired safety rating

Equipment, options and extras

If you buy an XC60, entry-level Core trim is attractive because it already gives you the essentials and quite a bit more on top. Two-zone climate control, cruise control, LED headlights, automatic lights and wipers, and heated leather seats all come as standard. You'll need to add metallic paint if you want it, but that's about it.

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That said, our recommended mid-range Plus trim does come with a more upmarket interior, featuring fully electric seats, four-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel and windscreen, 19in alloy wheels, and keyless entry and ignition. On top of this, Plus Pro brings 20in alloys, adaptive LED headlights and ventilated front seats.

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As for top-spec Ultra trim, this adds air suspension, a head-up display, massaging front seats, a panoramic sunroof and the sound system upgrade. With these upgrades, the XC60 ends up with one of the nicest interiors in the class but it does push the price up considerably. However, for the most toys, as well as the flashiest interior, we can see why it would be a tempting proposition.

We should also mention that you can get a Black Edition version of the Plus, Plus Pro and Ultra trims. It adds black exterior styling details and unique black wheels, so is only worth considering if you really like what it does to the XC60's looks.

Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2

What helps the Volvo XC60 look attractive is that the starting price is slightly less than the cheapest Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. However, the XC60 is predicted to lose its value more quickly than its rivals, so it's worth haggling for a discount to take out some of the brunt in overall running costs. Similarly, there are some finance deals available which help the XC60 achieve competitive PCP finance rates.

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Officially, while the XC60 B5 pumps out a little more CO2 than the equivalent Q5 and X3, it commands the same amount of benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax. If you're considering an XC60 as a company car, it’s worth noting that the PHEVs (the T6 and T8) will bring by far the lowest BIK tax bills. The Mercedes GLC 300e commands an even lower BIK rate, though, and that’s thanks to its longer official battery range.

Just be aware that the PHEVs will need to be charged up regularly to achieve anything close to their official fuel-economy figure. With the battery depleted in a T6, we saw around 34mpg on our real-world test route, which isn’t far off what the Q5 e-Hybrid (35.8mpg) achieved on the same route on the same day. That’s not particularly impressive, considering these figures aren’t hugely better than the mild hybrid B5's 29.6mpg from a different test.

Reliability

In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, both the petrol and PHEV versions of the XC60 finished within the top 10 in the premium SUVs class. For comparison, that’s above the Range Rover Velar. As a brand, Volvo finished 21st in a league table of 30 manufacturers. That places it above Audi, Mercedes and Land Rover.

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All XC60s come with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty, as well as a three-year paintwork warranty and a 12-year warranty for rust. That's all par for the course among premium family SUVs, with BMW offering a slightly more generous unlimited mileage cover. PHEV models also come with an eight-year, 100,000-mile policy for the battery pack.

Safety and security

The XC60 was awarded the maximum five stars in its Euro NCAP safety test back in 2017, but it's worth noting that the rating has since expired. Even so, standard equipment on all trims include automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assist, driver attention monitor and traffic-sign recognition.

Blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and rear cross-traffic alert (a radar and braking system that can detect passing traffic when reversing) come as standard on Plus trim and above.

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Every model comes with an alarm and an immobiliser. Security experts Thatcham Research awarded the XC60 the maximum five stars for resisting theft and four stars for its resistance to being broken into.

"Keen PCP finance deals mean the Volvo XC60 can be cheaper per month than an equivalent Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-60. That surprised me." – Dan Jones, Reviewer

Buy it if…

– You want a comfortable ride (especially on air suspension)

– You’re looking for petrol or plug-in hybrid power

– You’d like a really plush interior

Don’t buy it if…

– You’re after a diesel engine

– You like sharp, sporty handling

– You want particularly good fuel economy

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It's very safe, very comfortable, lots of kit and very good looking inside and out

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My first Volvo xc40 B3 plus has been faultless so much so when I went to change it for a xc60 my wife decided she would have it.

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Volvo XC60 specifications

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RRP price range

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MPG range across all versions

37.6 - 313.4

Available fuel types (which is best for you? )

Petrol Hybrid, Petrol Plug-in Hybrid

Available colours

Number of engines (see all)

1

Number of trims (see all)

8

Warranty

3 years / 60,000 miles

Company car tax at 20% (min/max)

£1,132 - £4,669

Company car tax at 40% (min/max)

£2,264 - £9,338

FAQs

Is the Volvo XC60 available as a hybrid or electric car?

The XC60 is available with mild hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engines. The all-electric version – called the EX60 – will be landing this summer (2026), too.

Which Volvo XC60 model is best?

Core trim offers the best value: you get all the essentials, plus luxuries including climate control, cruise control and heated front seats. The B5 makes most sense for private buyers, while the T6 is the cheapest to run as a company car.

Does the Volvo XC60 have seven seats?

No. If you want a seven-seater, you'll have to move up the range to the Volvo XC90 or the all-electric Volvo EX90 – or check out our best seven-seaters page.

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£49,565

Volvo XC60

2.0 B5 MHEV Plus Auto AWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

RRP £56,565

£49,565

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