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2018 T5 Momentum 4dr All-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $41,500
2018 T5 R-Design 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $44,800
2018 T6 Momentum 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $44,900
2018 T5 Inscription 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $45,300
2018 T6 R-Design 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $48,200
2018 T6 Inscription 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $48,700
2018 T8 Momentum 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $52,900
2018 T8 R-Design 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $56,200
2018 T8 Inscription 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $56,700

Overview

As the crossover SUV takes the conceptual – and often physical – place of the station wagon in the modern American driveway, it makes sense that the master wagon maker has moved to keep up with marketplace demands. The Volvo XC60 is now the Swedish manufacturer's most popular product; fully redesigned for 2018, it brings a conscientious approach to safety and clean Scandinavian design to the upscale soft-roader market.

What's New for 2018

The Volvo XC60 has been fully redesigned for 2018.

Volvo XC60

Choosing Your Volvo XC60

The XC60 is a mid-size two-row SUV which shares much of its chassis design with its larger XC90 sibling. Standard equipment across the three available trim lines includes engine start/stop, a rearview camera, panoramic roof, leather-upholstered power seats and SiriusXM satellite radio. Available option groups include the Convenience package which features the Pilot Assist adaptive cruise control and lane-reading steering correction system, the Vision package with blind-spot sensors and front and rear parking assist (an Advanced upgrade includes a head-up display and 360-degree parking cameras), and a Luxury Seating package that includes ventilated massaging front chairs wrapped in Nappa leather and heaters for the rear seats and steering wheel. Standalone options such as a $3,200 Bowers and Wilkins sound system and a variety of large alloy wheels may also be ordered.

A multifunction infotainment system is a given in the upscale crossover class, but Volvo's Sensus Connect goes a step beyond the stereo-and-apps norm. Working through either a 9-inch touchscreen, steering wheel controls, or voice commands, Sensus Connect integrates the sound system, available navigation, a 4G WiFi hotspot, data-sharing telematics, and a smartphone app which can send information to the navigation system and operate a remote starter.

Volvo's reputation for setting industry standards in occupant protection needs little introduction, and the new XC60 is expected to follow the example of its predecessor, which earned top crash-test ratings. Automatic emergency braking and active lane control systems are standard; however, it is surprising to see mainstream features like blind-spot sensors embedded in those pricey option groups.

XC60 buyers can choose from three different powerplants, designated as T5, T6, or T8. The T5 is a 2.0-liter, turbocharged inline-four which makes 250 horsepower. The T6's 2.0-liter four-cylinder uses both a turbocharger and a mechanically-driven supercharger to boost power – now up to 316 hp – and improve throttle response without excessive cost to fuel economy. Finally, the T8 is a plug-in hybrid, adding an 87 horsepower electric motor to the turbocharged/supercharged gas engine; its multiple drive modes include the ability to move at up to 25 mph solely on electric power.

EPA fuel economy estimates for a T5 XC60 are 22 miles per gallon city, 28 highway, and 24 combined. The T6 adds $3,400 to any trim level and scores 23/27/24 mileage estimates. The hybrid T8 returns a 59 mpge rating and a 26 mpg combined figure. The T8 commands an $8,000 premium over the T6, although an available federal tax credit softens the blow.

All XC60s use an eight-speed automatic transmission. The T5 and T6 put power to the ground through a traditional all-wheel-drive system, while the T8 spins the front wheels with the gasoline engine and the rears with the electric motor.

Each of the three powerplants is available in each of the XC60's three trim levels:

Volvo XC60

Momentum

The base XC60 starts at $42,495 (all quoted prices are for a T5 and include the $995 delivery fee). Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, and an eight-inch information display embedded in the instrument panel. Amateur metallurgists should note that the Iron Ore interior trim is actually specially-treated aluminum; fine-grained Linear Lime wood is also available. A navigation-system upgrade for Sensus Connect is a $1500 option.

Volvo XC60

R-Design

The R-Design's exterior trends toward sporty themes with a blacked-out grille and more muted trim details. The interior mood is likewise serious, with standard black Nubuck-and-leather upholstery on Contour-design seats, metal-mesh trim, an R-design steering wheel, and a black headliner. MSRP is $45,895; the driver information display grows to 12.3 inches and navigation is now standard, as are keyless ignition and a power-assisted tailgate.

Volvo XC60

Inscription

Extra chrome trim and larger wheels – 19-inch diameter on the T5, 20 on the T6 and T8 – give the Inscription XC60 a more upscale air. The $46,295 asking price includes the R-Design's added features as well as four-zone climate control, enhanced interior lighting, and upgraded interior detailing including an unusual pale Driftwood trim as standard; Linear Lime is again available to better coordinate with darker interiors.

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The powerplant choice is more significant (and more cost-intensive) than decisions between trim levels, which largely come down to personal preference for design details and a few features at a reasonable escalation of MSRP. Although the T8's sophistication and clean credentials are impressive, its effect on the bottom line is even more so; the T6 makes a better case for itself with added power, good driveability, and reasonable fuel economy at a fair asking price.

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The all-new 2018 Volvo XC60 features a slick exterior, stunning interior, and outstanding advanced safety features that, together, surpasses offerings from Jaguar, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. But all is not perfect, as the styling is somewhat derivative, fuel economy is mediocre, and the ride and handling are more isolated than engaging.

Best Value

With three models offered in three trims – each with its own engine – pricing starts with the $42,495 T5 Momentum and tops out at $72,000 and change for the top-line T8 Hybrid in Inscription trim.

The best value has to be the T6 in Momentum trim with the supercharged and turbocharged version of Volvo’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. With a starting price of $45,895 and 316 horsepower under the hood, it offers a 9.0-inch portrait-style touchscreen, leather seats, a leather-wrapped wheel, a panoramic sunroof, automatic high-beam LED headlights, automatic steering assistance, lane keeping assist, road sign information, a rearview camera, 19-inch wheels, and the Volvo On Call smartphone app with remote start and lock/unlock.

The Momentum also allows access to option packages that can add everything from advanced safety systems to a navigation system that includes a digital instrument display.

Here’s how we’d build it:

  • Model: 2018 Volvo XC60 T6 Momentum
  • Engine: 2.0-liter, supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Output: 316 hp / 295 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
  • MPG: 21 City / 27 Hwy
  • Options: : Vision Package ($1,100, Park Assist Pilot, front and rear park assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, power retractable rearview mirrors, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors), Convenience Package ($2,200, drive mode settings, heated wiper blades, smart key with push-button start, hands-free power tailgate, Pilot semi-autonomous drive with adaptive cruise control, power-folding second row seats and headrests, power rear door child locks), Heated Front Seats ($750, heated front seats, heated steering wheel).
  • Base Price: $45,895 (including a $995 destination charge)
  • Best Value Price:$49,945

Performance

Volvo XC60

An excellent performer, the XC60 is blessed with a smooth, well-controlled ride and three turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains – one of which is also supercharged. With plenty of usable torque, all three (including the hybrid) offer robust off-the-line performance and accelerate to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds (2.0-liter turbo), 5.9 seconds (2.0-liter supercharged turbo), and 4.9 seconds (2.0-liter turbo/electric motor hybrid).

While not guzzlers, all three models require premium fuel, and both gasoline-only models miss the 30 mile per gallon highway mark. Also, once its battery is depleted, the hybrid only manages an EPA-estimated 26 mpg on the highway. On top of that, the XC60's poor steering feedback doesn't encourage driver engagement.

Style

The XC60's exterior originality begins and ends with its narrow hammer-style LED headlights that evoke the larger XC90. Inside, however, it's a different story. Centered around a 9.0-inch portrait style touchscreen – like those found in Teslas and McLarens – the cabin is stylish and spare, with elegant touches like driftwood trim and an overall ambiance that makes many competing vehicles seem garish by comparison.

Other than the front fascia, the XC60 comes with a derivative mainstream mid-size crossover design; not offensive, but hardly unique. At the same time, the only blemishes detracting from the XC60’s interior goodness are some sharp-edged speaker enclosures and a hard plastic glovebox door.

The Best and Worst Things

Overall, the XC60 is a stunner; we just wish that the exterior was as elegant as the interior.

Right For? Wrong For?

Volvo XC60

Although its exterior design is somewhat restrained, the XC60's achingly luxurious interior should have value-oriented, style-conscious buyers beating down the doors of Volvo showrooms.

At the same time, the XC60's heft and lack of steering feedback will have enthusiasts looking elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

Despite a conservative exterior and handling that places comfort over sportiness, the XC60's serene ride, stunningly elegant interior, and breadth of advanced safety features make it a top choice in the luxury mid-size crossover class.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 250 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Geartronic 8-spd Geartronic w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time Instant Traction(tm) All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
22 / 28 / 25 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 250 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Full-time Instant Traction(tm) All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
22 / 28 / 25 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
18.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$71
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
Passenger Volume
103 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
184.6 "
Exterior Width
74.9 "
Exterior Height
65.3 "
Front Headroom
38.0 "
Rear Headroom
38.0 "
Front Legroom
41.5 "
Rear Legroom
38.0 "
Front Shoulder Room
58.2 "
Rear Shoulder Room
56.3 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
Wheel Base
113 "
Turning Radius
18.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 " Silver Aluminum / 20.0 " Silver Aluminum / 22.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Chrome
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
40-20-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Sensus Connect Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
10 / 19 Bowers & Wilkins
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt / Telescopic Tilt Style
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Sips Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Sips Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
City Safety Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Blis W/lane Change Merge Aid Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure / Lane Keeping Aid/run-off Road Mitigation Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pilot Assist Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Alert Control Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Directionally Adaptive
Parking Sensors
Park Assist Pilot Automated
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles

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