The 2024 Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury SUV with European flair as well as a Scandinavian-vibe cabin, solid safety ratings, and elegant styling. Prices start at $46,450.<\/p>\n
For those searching for a European alternative to German hardware, the 2024 Volvo XC60 is the go-to. Its handsome exterior and elegant, modern interior belies its no-nonsense approach to safety and performance. Both powertrains include an electrified component, reinforcing Volvo\u2019s What\u2019s new for 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n Volvo eliminated the B6 powertrain as well as the front-wheel drive versions of the B5 models. Consequently, the XC60 is only available with AWD.<\/p>\n Check out: <\/strong>10 new cars worth waiting for<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 2024 Volvo XC60 starts at $46,650. This is for the AWD B5 Core trim level. At the top of the B5 lineup is the Ultimate grade at $56,600. Volvo also offers the XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Every\u00a0B5 trim level\u00a0can be upgraded to the PHEV powertrain for $11,450. The PHEV versions are also AWD. Considering the B5 models provide AWD as standard equipment, their pricing is very competitive within the compact luxury segment. For example, the\u00a0Genesis GV70,\u00a0Acura RDX, and\u00a0Audi Q5\u00a0have starting prices in the mid-$40s.<\/p>\n Learn more:<\/strong> What is EV, BEV, HEV, PHEV? Here\u2019s your guide to types of electric cars<\/p>\n Staying within the\u00a0Volvo\u00a0family, if you require something smaller, the\u00a0XC40\u00a0starts at $40,100, while the larger\u00a0XC90\u00a0has a beginning price of $56,000.<\/p>\n We\u2019re partial to the B5 XC60 Plus grade. For that extra $4,500 over the Core, you get a hefty load of extra goodies like a surround-view camera, leather seating, adaptive cruise control, and more.<\/p>\n These are manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail prices and don\u2019t include the $1,095 factory-to-dealer delivery fee (destination charge.<\/em>)<\/p>\n Before buying the Volvo XC60, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Although a couple of others in the segment have a higher residual value, like the\u00a0Lexus NX\u00a0and\u00a0Buick Envision, the Volvo XC60 maintains a higher-than-average residual value. For example, it\u2019s higher than the Acura RDX, the Audi Q5, and the\u00a0BMW X3.<\/p>\n See: <\/strong>Review: The 2024 BMW X3 stands out among compact luxury SUVs<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Volvo has assigned two powertrains to the XC60. Both are influenced to some degree by electricity. The base setup is a 247-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that funnels its output to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.<\/p>\n Although the B5 doesn\u2019t have the zing of rivals like the Genesis GV70 (300 horsepower) or the\u00a0Lincoln Corsair\u00a0(280 horsepower), its power output is about average for the segment. It certainly provides the XC60 with appropriate muscle for a small luxury SUV. Volvo tells us B5 versions can gallop to 60 mph from a standstill in 6.9 seconds, which is also about average for the segment.<\/p>\n Stepping up to the XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid doesn\u2019t only deliver 35 miles of all-electric driving range, it also drops the 0-60 mph sprint to a scalding 4.5 seconds. We\u2019ve also found the interplay of the gas engine, electric motor, and regenerative braking very well sorted.<\/p>\n The ride quality is tuned primarily for comfort and composure rather than for any handling heroics. The most expensive Ultimate trim also offers the option of an adaptive air suspension. We are cheerleaders for the XC60\u2019s comfy, predictable ride quality.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of compact luxury SUVs, including the Volvo XC60.<\/em><\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong> 10 new SUVs coming soon\u2014and worth the wait<\/p>\n The B5 versions deliver 25 mpg in combined driving (22 city, 28 highway). Not surprisingly, the Recharge PHEV delivers better mileage. It\u2019s rated for 35 miles on electricity alone, and once the electrons run out and it begins operating as a typical gas-electric hybrid, mileage is 28 mpg combined (28 city, 28 highway). Using a Level 2 charger, topping off the battery will take less than five hours.<\/p>\n More XC60 fuel economy information is available on the\u00a0EPA\u2019s website.<\/p>\n Occupant space is more than sufficient for most people. Rear legroom is a healthy 38 inches, which is about average for the segment. The cargo area goes from 21.6 behind the rear seat to 49.8 cubic feet with the rear seat folded. That also applies to the XC60 Recharge versions, even with their extra plug-in hybrid hardware. This is a little below average for the segment but is still quite good.<\/p>\n In the Core trim, the seating surfaces are simulated leather. The real stuff \u2014 leather \u2014 comes higher up the pecking order.<\/p>\n One interesting thing, though, is that Volvo offers City Weave fabric in Core models. It\u2019s wool, which sounds like the last thing anyone in Arizona (or similarly hot places) would want, but it\u2019s hard-wearing and retains a pleasant temperature no matter what the weather is doing.<\/p>\n Then there are the usual touches typical of Volvo, like the wonderfully comfortable front seats, the optional booster cushions for the rear seats, and the crystal glass gearshift knob in the Ultimate trim.<\/p>\n The quality of materials is top-notch. Just run a finger along the super-smooth Driftwood inlays (available from the Plus trim), and it\u2019s hard to believe that sandpaper comes in such a fine grade.<\/p>\n In addition to the key trim levels for the XC60 lineup, Volvo provides a choice of chrome or black exterior accent elements for the Plus and Ultimate versions. The good news is there\u2019s no difference in price between Bright and Dark.<\/p>\n The Polestar Engineered model wears 21-inch alloy wheels as standard. Available colors range from black to gray to white. The rest of the lineup has a broader choice.<\/p>\n Google\/Android infotainment system<\/strong> Surround-view camera system<\/strong> Pilot Assist<\/strong> Front seat cushion extensions<\/strong> Adaptive air suspension<\/strong> Bowers & Wilkins audio<\/strong> Volvo arms XC60 models with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. More affordable B5 trims mesh it with a mild hybrid (MHEV) electric system that operates some electrical components. This frees the engine to devote all its power to the wheels by way of an 8-speed automatic transmission. The much pricier XC60 Recharge trims pair the turbo-4 with a plug-in battery-powered electric motor system. This allows the XC60 Recharge versions to operate on electric power only for up to 35 miles.<\/p>\n If you drive 15,000 miles per year, filling the B5 engine will cost you roughly $220 per month (according to EPA calculations at the time of writing). Covering the same amount of miles with the XC60 Recharge will cost about $130 per month. Saving $90 per month won\u2019t cover the price premium of the XC60 Recharge, but perhaps it\u2019s a nice little cherry on top of the big increase in performance.<\/p>\n Volvo issues the same warranty coverage as most of its European luxury rivals. The bumper-to-bumper limited warranty lasts four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain coverage is the same. Moreover, Volvo provides complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles. XC60 Recharge models have their battery covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.<\/p>\n National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rated the XC60 and XC60 Recharge with its highest overall score of 5 stars. Because of a new testing protocol, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is still testing the 2024 XC60 and XC60 Recharge. IIHS named both to its elite Top Safety Pick+ winners for 2022. Among the standard advanced safety technologies are blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.<\/p>\n
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\n commitment to an\u00a0all-electric future. The cabin is exceedingly comfortable and loaded with technology. It\u2019s about midpack in overall length among its rivals, meaning it\u2019s well suited to urban conditions. But it\u2019s also smooth as silk cruising on the highway. In other words, it\u2019s a well-balanced 5-passenger luxury SUV.<\/p>\n2024 Volvo XC60 pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n \n XC60 Core<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n $46,650<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n XC60 Plus<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n $51,150<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n XC60 Ultimate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n $56,600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n XC60 Recharge Core<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n $58,100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n XC60 Recharge Plus<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n $62,600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n XC60 Recharge Ultimate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n $68,050<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n XC60 Recharge Polestar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n $75,450<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n Power, ride, and handling<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Compelling exterior<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n account can sign in and sync their calendars. It\u2019s also capable of over-the-air updates.<\/p>\n
When maneuvering in tight spots, this system shows the driver a complete view around the vehicle, as if shot from a drone. Parking sensors, front and rear, add another layer of reassurance. Standard in the two upper trims.<\/p>\n
Not a hands-free driving feature, but Pilot Assist provides steering assistance with the adaptive cruise control to lessen some of the grind of long journeys. Standard from the Plus trim level.<\/p>\n
Yes, the regular front seats are great. But extra under-thigh support is always welcome, especially for taller types. These are standard in the Ultimate trim.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an exclusive option with the Ultimate trim and provides superb settings at both ends of the comfort-sport spectrum.<\/p>\n
The Ultimate trim has an excellent Harman Kardon setup standard. But this optional 15-speaker\/1,400-watt surround-sound system costs $3,200 and is one of the finest available in the segment.<\/p>\nEngine and transmission<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hybrid fuel savings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4-year\/50,000-mile warranty<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Safety ratings<\/strong><\/h2>\n