XC60 reloaded: Contemporary, confident, elegant – here’s what’s new

Its popularly is largely down to the all-round luxury, quality, and safety credentials packed into an elegant, medium-sized and highly versatile SUV.

All-wheel drive as standard across all variants, the XC60 offers a choice of two engines: The 2.0 litre turbo mild hybrid petrol engine – made more efficient, smooth and responsive with a 48 volt battery; or the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) T8 – which can travel up to 89 kilometres on battery alone, easily enough for the average commute*. The PHEV is also quick off the mark, capable of sprinting 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

Subtle refinements improve the exterior – darkened tail light surrounds, a new front grille, and three new alloy wheel types – from 19-21 inches – offset and underline the XC60’s quietly confident poise.

Internally, the ‘Scandinavian living room’ cabin has likewise been elegantly improved with new decors, inlays and upholstery, and decluttered, with the centre console refined to improve storage, and the wireless phone charger moved further forward.

The spacious, luxury cabin is capped off with ergonomic and individually adjustable seats – with Volvo Cars’ seats renowned globally as among the world’s most comfortable. Nordico upholstery comes as standard on the XC60 Plus, with charcoal and Cardamom options and heated seats as options, while leather comes as standard on the XC60 Ultra, as does a sunroof.

Technology-wise, the XC60 brings Volvo’s latest innovations into play – starting in the cabin, where the free-standing 11.2 inch touchscreen is bigger, slicker and easier to use.

Thanks to new ‘Snapdragon’ microprocessors underpinning the new generation UX (user experience) interface, the entire infotainment system is also faster and more powerful. It’s designed to help drivers more easily use key features – like maps, apps, climate controls, and 360° parking – without distractions.

The standard spec sheet includes:

● Heads up display (HUD)
● 360° camera
● Blind-spot information system (BLIS)
● Traffic sign recognition
● All-around parking sensors
● Adaptive cruise control
● LED headlights
● Four-zone climate control
● Power adjustable seats with four-way lumbar support
● Integrated booster seat
● Crystal gear selector
● Driftwood interior trim
● 10-speaker 220W sound system

Options as standard for both the mild hybrid B5 Ultra and T8 PHEV Ultra include:

● 20-inch (B5) or 21-inch (T8) wheels
● Panoramic sunroof
● Nappa leather seats
● Heated and ventilated front seats
● Heated steering wheel
● 660W 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio (1410W, 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system as standard in the T8 Ultra)

Other tailored options include: active air suspension, rear privacy glass and massage seats.

All models are backed by an unlimited kilometre five-year warranty**.

Find out more about the updated XC60 here, or book a test drive at your local retailer.

* The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid has an electric range of up to 89 km. The figures are preliminary and derive from estimates and calculations performed by Volvo Cars for XC60 which is not carried out on every individual vehicle sold by Volvo and these outcomes are not guaranteed. The driving range and energy consumption under real conditions vary depending on factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted, which means in the real world the range you experience can differ from that advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison purposes. Vehicle certification pending.

**5 years warranty from the date of first registration. New Volvo passenger vehicles only. Warranty terms, conditions and exclusions available at Volvo Warranty.