Fresh Volvo XC60 two thousand seventeen review – Volvo’s SUV is a Swede sensation
Then, in two thousand fifteen it introduced the superb XC90 seven-seater 4×4 – heralded by us as one of the best cars of that year in our coveted Motoring Oscars – followed by the V90 estate and V90XC and now there`s this XC60.
The company is rapidly building one of the strongest line-ups in the industry. Despite not hogging latest headlines like its stablemates the XC60 has been a quiet but massive success for Volvo.
The best-selling premium mid-size SUV in Europe, the XC60 has grown in sales for every year it has been in showrooms since its arrival in two thousand eight and now accounts for a third of Volvo`s global sales.
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Given the success of the larger XC90 and this XC60`s almost cookie-cutter resemblance to its big brother, it`s not difficult to imagine it continuing to add to the ongoing Volvo success story.
Longer and broader tho’ slightly lower than its predecessor the fresh XC60 gets a clear family look that`s certainly effortless on the eye.
We especially like the LED disrobe lights on the rear. And we`re clearly not alone in thinking that either, as Volvo is already sitting on an incredible Four,000 orders for this fresh car.
Volvo XC60 two thousand seventeen SUV in pictures
The all-new Volvo XC60 two thousand seventeen SUV in pictures
Under the bonnet is a choice of two Two.0-litre turbo-diesel engines or two Two.0-litre turbo-petrols. All models get four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
With either 190bhp or 235bhp in D4 and D5 forms, the diesels are likely to account for the bulk of XC60 sales, with average fuel economy and emissions standing at 55.4mpg and 133g/km for the D4.
The D5 meantime can get from zero to 60mph in 7.Two seconds and on to a 137mph top speed. On the petrol front there`s a 254bhp Two.0-litre turbo-petrol in the T5, while the flagship T8 plug-in hybrid is sure to prove popular among business drivers.
With a combined 320bhp from its petrol and electrical motors the T8 gets from zero to 60mph in just Five.Three seconds and goes on to a 140mph top speed while on paper at least returning 134.5mpg at the pumps and boasting just 49g/km emissions.
The Volvo XC60 has been a quiet but hefty success for the Swedish company
Along with a minimal £170 per month tax bill for company drivers, the T8 also has an electric-only range of twenty eight miles.
Volvo estimates that when the T8 arrives in late autumn, it will account for just twelve per cent of XC60s leaving showrooms.
But given how the Swedish hard massively underestimated this same engine in the XC90 (where it presently accounts for an amazing twenty five per cent of sales) only a idiot would bet against similar success. On the road the differences inbetween this fresh XC60 and its predecessor are instantaneously visible.
Refinement levels are like chalk and cheese compared to before with wind, road and engine noise being slightly perceptible even at motorway speeds. Volvo says there has been no major weight switch compared to its predecessor, but the XC60 feels like a fatter car on the road – a boon when cruising but not so superb when wanting to press on down a twisty Broad.
The SUV isn’t joy to drive but is enormously capable and comfy
There`s little-to-no feedback through the steering wheel or seat about what the car is doing underneath you, while the low-speed rail can be a little fidgety too, albeit this improves with speed.
Wheel sizes vary from 18in up to 22in but we`d be inclined to avoid the larger sizes due to that rail.
In brief the fresh XC60 is certainly no driver`s car but at the same time it`s far more refi ned than most, if not all, of its rivals.
That advantage resumes inwards where it`s very likely the best-built Volvo we`ve ever sat inwards – including the XC90.
The fit, finish and quality of the materials used is nothing brief of immaculate with the portrait-style central touchscreen on the dashboard having been improved too with clearer controls.
The only downside is that the rotary drum to switch driving modes located just behind the gear-selector is fairly sleek and hard to use when on the stir.
Europe’s best-selling premium mid-size SUV has just got better than ever
There is also a good amount of space with slew of head and legroom in both front and rear and an excellent driving position.
For those in the back there are more USB sockets for charging phones or tablets and even an optional three-pin cork socket.
The boot is a decent size too, with five hundred five litres with the rear seats up and 1,432 litres with them lowered.
Fresh Volvo XC60 two thousand seventeen review – Volvo – s SUV is a Swede sensation, Cars, Life & Style
Fresh Volvo XC60 two thousand seventeen review – Volvo’s SUV is a Swede sensation
Then, in two thousand fifteen it introduced the superb XC90 seven-seater 4×4 – heralded by us as one of the best cars of that year in our coveted Motoring Oscars – followed by the V90 estate and V90XC and now there`s this XC60.
The company is rapidly building one of the strongest line-ups in the industry. Despite not hogging latest headlines like its stablemates the XC60 has been a quiet but massive success for Volvo.
The best-selling premium mid-size SUV in Europe, the XC60 has grown in sales for every year it has been in showrooms since its arrival in two thousand eight and now accounts for a third of Volvo`s global sales.
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Given the success of the larger XC90 and this XC60`s almost cookie-cutter resemblance to its big brother, it`s not difficult to imagine it continuing to add to the ongoing Volvo success story.
Longer and broader tho’ slightly lower than its predecessor the fresh XC60 gets a clear family look that`s certainly effortless on the eye.
We especially like the LED unwrap lights on the rear. And we`re clearly not alone in thinking that either, as Volvo is already sitting on an incredible Four,000 orders for this fresh car.
Volvo XC60 two thousand seventeen SUV in pictures
The all-new Volvo XC60 two thousand seventeen SUV in pictures
Under the bonnet is a choice of two Two.0-litre turbo-diesel engines or two Two.0-litre turbo-petrols. All models get four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
With either 190bhp or 235bhp in D4 and D5 forms, the diesels are likely to account for the bulk of XC60 sales, with average fuel economy and emissions standing at 55.4mpg and 133g/km for the D4.
The D5 meantime can get from zero to 60mph in 7.Two seconds and on to a 137mph top speed. On the petrol front there`s a 254bhp Two.0-litre turbo-petrol in the T5, while the flagship T8 plug-in hybrid is sure to prove popular among business drivers.
With a combined 320bhp from its petrol and electrical motors the T8 gets from zero to 60mph in just Five.Three seconds and goes on to a 140mph top speed while on paper at least returning 134.5mpg at the pumps and boasting just 49g/km emissions.
The Volvo XC60 has been a quiet but yam-sized success for the Swedish company
Along with a minimal £170 per month tax bill for company drivers, the T8 also has an electric-only range of twenty eight miles.
Volvo estimates that when the T8 arrives in late autumn, it will account for just twelve per cent of XC60s leaving showrooms.
But given how the Swedish rock hard massively underestimated this same engine in the XC90 (where it presently accounts for an amazing twenty five per cent of sales) only a idiot would bet against similar success. On the road the differences inbetween this fresh XC60 and its predecessor are instantaneously visible.
Refinement levels are like chalk and cheese compared to before with wind, road and engine noise being slightly perceptible even at motorway speeds. Volvo says there has been no major weight switch compared to its predecessor, but the XC60 feels like a thicker car on the road – a boon when cruising but not so excellent when wanting to press on down a twisty Broad.
The SUV isn’t joy to drive but is enormously capable and convenient
There`s little-to-no feedback through the steering wheel or seat about what the car is doing underneath you, while the low-speed rail can be a little fidgety too, albeit this improves with speed.
Wheel sizes vary from 18in up to 22in but we`d be inclined to avoid the larger sizes due to that rail.
In brief the fresh XC60 is certainly no driver`s car but at the same time it`s far more refi ned than most, if not all, of its rivals.
That advantage proceeds inwards where it`s most likely the best-built Volvo we`ve ever sat inwards – including the XC90.
The fit, finish and quality of the materials used is nothing brief of immaculate with the portrait-style central touchscreen on the dashboard having been improved too with clearer controls.
The only downside is that the rotary drum to switch driving modes located just behind the gear-selector is fairly slick and hard to use when on the budge.
Europe’s best-selling premium mid-size SUV has just got better than ever
There is also a good amount of space with slew of head and legroom in both front and rear and an excellent driving position.
For those in the back there are more USB sockets for charging phones or tablets and even an optional three-pin buttplug socket.
The boot is a decent size too, with five hundred five litres with the rear seats up and 1,432 litres with them lowered.