Questions or comments? Contact Don at Volvo XC60 T6 AWD InscriptionĪs tested: $63,290 (includes destination and handling) But for Volvo loyalists, who resonate to their own set of frequencies, the answer may not be so clear-cut. So is the XC60 worth a trip to the wet side? As I see it, there are other, locally available options that are at least as appealing. Unfortunately, its menus are complicated enough to require a long and serious session with the owners manual. ![]() Upper trims, and those fitted with navigation, get a 10.3-inch screen, which is a thing of beauty. Bluetooth connectivity and an onboard Wi-Fi 4G LTE hotspot are also included. It includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The standard Sensus Connect infotainment system is accessed via 9.0-inch tablet-style touchscreen. Other safety and driver-assist features - lane-departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, and a pre-collision system that can cinch the seatbelts and prime the brakes in anticipation of a rear-end collision - are available. Touchscreen complex, but a thing of beautyĪutomated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist are standard across the XC60 lineup. Rear seat passengers will appreciate the extra knee room accorded by the front seats’ scalloped backs. They were also heated and ventilate and included a deeply relaxing massage function. Our T6 Inscription ($46,55) included the Luxury Seat package, whose broad seats were deeply contoured, supportive and comfortable. But for the most part the XC60 has a smooth, if not quite creamy, ride. On particularly rough road surfaces, the ride can turn a bit harsh. Steering feel is nicely weighted - not too light, not too heavy - and reasonably communicative. ![]() Out in Wisconsin’s Amish country, north of Madison, we cruised confidently through the handful of sweepers we encountered. ![]() Still, the engine is noisier and less refined than its competitors.Īt speed, our AWD tester felt planted and surefooted. Acceleration is class-appropriate, and efficiency is exemplary. Volvo asks much of Its bread-and-butter powerplant and for the most part it delivers. Front-wheel-drive is standard, AWD is available. The plug-in hybrid T8 ($52,900) mates the T6 engine with a pair of electric motors to make 400 total horsepower.Īll engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. One step up, the T6 ($44,900) runs the same engine, but with the addition of a supercharger which boosts horsepower to 316. A turbocharged, 250-horsepower 2.0-liter four powers the base T5 ($39,200). The XC60 is available in three trims, each powered by a unique powertrain. Thanks to the standard panoramic sunroof and generous windows, the cabin has a bright, fresh and open feel.Ĭargo capacity is about average for a compact crossover, but casual cabin storage fell short of expectations. Fit-and-finish and materials quality easily satisfy luxury-class standards. Leather upholstery is standard across the line. ![]() Such details as the grilled dash-mounted tweeters and the metallic speaker inserts in the door panels introduce a clever hint of industrial design. In upper trims, it can be made of handsome open-pore wood. Inside, a tiered and stitched dashboard flows laterally in simple lines, with a single vertical bump that accommodates the gorgeous tablet-style touchscreen that anchors the design and serves as the visual and functional heart of the XC60 front-of-cabin.Īdding visual interest, an accent panel runs the length of the dashboard. Its cabin exemplifies the understated elegance popularized by the Swedish design movement. Beautifully styled inside and out, it offers a distinctly Scandinavian take on the crossover segment. Local repairs and warranty work are handled by the local AutoNation affiliate, Spokane Land Rover/Jaguar.Īs for the XC60, it’s an all-new, five-passenger compact crossover. Nevertheless, the brand has a loyal local following and the XC90 is a significant new addition to the family portfolio.įor the record, the nearest Volvo dealership is an AutoNation franchise in Bellevue. For reasons we’re not privvy to - though they almost certainly are based on a dollars-and-cents decision - Volvo is not currently represented in Eastern Washington. On a recent family visit to Wisconsin, we were given the opportunity to test Volvo’s new 2018 XC60 crossover. Here in the S-R Auto pages, we tend to focus our efforts on vehicles that are locally available.Įvery now and again, though, we set the locals-only embargo aside.
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