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The 2024 Volvo XC60 is a luxury compact crossover with a hybrid powertrain, solid safety ratings, and technology galore. Read our full review here.
What’s New for the 2024 Volvo XC60?
As Volvo moves closer to a fully electrified future with vehicles like the new EX30, the automaker notes that crossovers like the 2024 Volvo XC60 offer electrification – to some degree – on all models. In this case, buyers have the option of a mildly hybridized or plug-in hybrid powertrain to go along with the uniquely Scandinavian style that helps the XC60 to stand apart in a competitive segment.
The major update over the 2023 XC60 is that AWD is now standard and the supercharged B6 powertrain has been discontinued. As well, a new Black Edition setup debuts on Ultimate models with all manner of glossy black bits including 21-inch wheels.
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Carsforsale.com Score
9/10
Powertrain
Score
8.75/10
Interior
Score
9/10
Technology
Score
8.25/10
Value
Score
9.25/10
The Breakdown
Unique Swedish elegance
Standard AWD
Semi-autonomous Pilot Assist
Heavy PHEV price tag
Complicated Polestar chassis
Light on cabin storage
Strong alternative to the Germans
2024 XC60 Specs
- 247 horsepower from base engine
- 258 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 4 available trims
- 17.1 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 63.3 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats folded
- Towing capacity of 3,500 lbs
- Top marks from both safety agencies
- Gorgeous Bowers & Wilkins audio system
- 3 years of complimentary maintenance
2024 Volvo XC60 Powertrain 8.75/10
Every 2024 Volvo XC60 comes standard with AWD versus the prior models, that we compare here, which were FWD with the option for four-wheeled traction. In base B5 form, the 2024 XC60 is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system (that recovers energy when braking to improve efficiency). Rated for 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, it works with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
For an extra $11,450, the Core, Plus, and Ultimate trim lines can be upgraded to the Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain. Featuring the same transmission and gas-powered motor, this setup adds a pair of electric motors and an 18.8-kWh battery pack to the mix. Power steps up significantly to 455 horses and 523 torques and it enables up to 35 miles of electric-only driving range.
Polestar engineered models come exclusively with this powertrain along with manually adjustable Öhlins dampers that look amazing but seem unlikely to be utilized by most owners.
Both powertrains are rated for 3,500 pounds of towing and both have 28 mpg highway ratings. The base B5 setup has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city rating, while the PHEV variant comes in at 28 mpg around town.
2024 Volvo XC60 Interior 9/10
Elegantly stunning describes the 2024 Volvo XC60 interior and is one of the reasons it makes our list of preferred luxury SUVs. Base models have arguably the best-looking upholstery, a “tweed-inspired textile” with a handsome checkered style and little Swedish flag tags sewn into the piping. Inlay options include aluminum and genuine wood with top-spec models sporting a stitched dashboard, Nappa leather, and a ritzy hand-hewn crystal gear shift topper from Orrefors, a Swedish glass-making company.
Strictly a 2-row, 5-passenger SUV, the XC60 has an impressive maximum cargo capacity of 63.3 cubic feet with the rear bench folded down. Heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control are standard, which is typical for this segment.
But the XC60 differentiates from the crowd with thoughtful systems like “after-run parking climate”, which continues to blow ambient air through the cabin once the engine is shut off in the interest of passenger comfort. High-end options like massaging front seats and heated second-row seats are available as you move through the trim hierarchy.
2024 Volvo XC60 Technology Features 8.25/10
Though Apple CarPlay is included, Volvo fits every 2024 XC60 with Google Built-In, which means that Google is the native infotainment system across the board. It is controlled via a standard 9-inch central touchscreen as is the Wi-Fi hotspot. Four years of Volvo Cars App connectivity is included along with a fully digital gauge cluster and a 10-speaker audio system. Premium stereo setups from Bowers & Wilkins are fitted to higher-spec trims.
Volvo’s reputation for safety lives on with the 2024 XC60 which earned a 5-star overall crash-test rating from the NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS for 2022 models (the 2023 and 2024 models have yet to be tested). Forward collision mitigation, blind-spot mitigation, rear cross-traffic alert with reverse auto-braking, and a lane-keeping system are all standard fare.
XC60 Plus models add adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous Pilot Assist technology along with a surround-view monitor and parking sonar for the front, back, and sides of the vehicle.
2024 Volvo XC60 Trims & Pricing
Core – $47,745
In Core spec, the 2024 Volvo XC60 comes with 18-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic sunroof, and a hands-free liftgate. The cabin is trimmed in a woven fabric and features heated and power-adjustable front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ambient lighting. Tech highlights include a 12-inch instrument panel screen and a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google Built-In.
Plus – $52,245
Plus models ride on 19-inch alloys with cabin upgrades that include an air purifying system, wood accents, leather upholstery, and power-folding rear head restraints. Adaptive cruise controls with semi-autonomous capability and a surround view mirror are added to the standard roster of advanced driver aids. Like the Core model, a $750 Climate package brings a heated steering wheel and heated rear outboard seats along with headlamp cleaners.
Ultimate – $57,695
The XC60 Ultimate sports 20-inch rims, quad-zone automatic climate control, Nappa leather upholstery, and ventilated front seats. The shifter is topped with hand-cut crystal, the dashboard is “tailored”, the driver’s seat gets a power-operated thigh extension pad, and a head-up display and 14-speaker Harman Kardon stereo are added to the tech roster. Options include the $1100 Black Edition, an $1800 adaptive air suspension, and $600 massaging front seats.
Polestar Engineered – $76,545
Stepping way outside the rest of the XC60 price range is the Polestar Engineered model. It comes only with the Recharge T8 powertrain while adding 21-inch wheels, a Brembo braking system with gold-finished calipers, and manually adjustable Öhlins dampers.
Cabin upgrades include aluminum mesh trim, a sport steering wheel, upholstery that blends Nappa leather, fabric, and leatherette, gold seatbelts, and a glorious Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 15 speakers, an air-ventilated subwoofer, and stainless-steel speaker grilles. Check out the latest new car incentives to find out if there are ways to save money on this priciest of XC60s.
2024 Volvo XC60 Overall Value 9.25/10
Polestar model aside, the 2024 Volvo XC60 is a tremendous value as it lines up price-wise against a BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, while offering a distinct Scandinavian attitude that is, in this reviewer’s opinion, more desirable. An entry-level Core model is so well outfitted that it’s an easy recommendation, though if you can swing it, adding the Recharge T8 powertrain is worthwhile both for the added driving excitement and the useful 35-mile electric driving range.
Volvo’s basic and powertrain warranty is good for 4 years or 50,000 miles, hybrid components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, and 3 years of factory-scheduled maintenance are included.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 9/10
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It’s hard to find things not to like with the 2024 Volvo XC60. The finishes, technology, and powertrains are all top-notch, while simultaneously stepping outside the segment norms stylistically. The PHEV setup is worthwhile for those who do a lot of local driving, but the $11,000 upcharge is awfully steep. It would be nice to see Volvo bring that price down to encourage higher levels of customer adoption.
2024 Volvo XC60 FAQ
Where is the Volvo XC60 made?
Volvo builds the XC60 at its Torslanda factory in Sweden.
Does the Volvo XC60 have Apple CarPlay?
Yes, the XC60 comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Does the Volvo XC60 require premium gas?
Yes, Volvo recommends premium gas for the XC60 in both B5 and Recharge T8 trim.
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