Standard advanced safety features include: It is only sold with the B5 engine or Recharge T8. The entry-level trim is well equipped with plenty of advanced tech and safety features. The B6 and Recharge T8 powertrains come equipped with AWD. Front-wheel drive is standard on the B5 engine, and all-wheel drive is an option. The Recharge T8 is a plug-in hybrid with an 18.8-kWh battery (455 hp, 523 lb-ft) and is estimated to return 35 miles of electric-only range.Īll engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The B6 adds a supercharger to the same engine for more power (295 hp, 310 lb-ft). The B5 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system (247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque). If you're considering any of these vehicles, you should give the XC60 a close look, especially the plug-in hybrid Recharge variant. There's also the brash Genesis GV70, representing the value leader in the segment. It's not as exciting to drive, at least in the mild hybrid lineup, but if you're in the market for a family-friendly vehicle, that's likely not a huge concern. Overall, the 2023 Volvo XC60 is an intriguing and stylish alternative to the established BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The plug-in hybrid model also gains more power and EV range. For 2023, the trim levels have been renamed and their features have been slightly revised. It's even been named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. You get all of the expected advanced safety features as standard equipment, while excellent crash test scores provide further assurance. Since the XC60 is a Volvo, safety plays a big part. There are also several engine choices, from economical mild hybrids to a powerful plug-in hybrid that can travel up to 35 miles on battery power alone.

Inside, the sophisticated cabin can be optioned with some unique upholstery options, including a very attractive wool blend fabric. Its clean, almost minimal exterior styling could never be mistaken for a BMW or Benz. The XC60 stands out from the rest of the class with its unique Scandinavian design.

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