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Volvo XC60 II (SPA)

Compact Crossover

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Volvo XC60 II (chassis code SPA) is a compact crossover in production from 2017 to 2020, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 2.0 liters.

With this generation, Volvo has gone fully into the one-engine, multiple output route. Unfortunately, this has led to wide reports of engine-related issues, largely due to the high stress that the "efficient" engines have to go through.

The plug-in hybrid drivetrain can help the owner save on fuel and car tax, though those who plan on keeping the car after warranty should be mindful of the complexity. Its official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 57%

Pros

Much improved design
Some offroad capabilities
Wonderful interior appointments
Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup

Cons

Only available with small engines
Unreliable engines
PHEV nonsense

What external reviewers found

External score 68%

Pros

Superb interior
Decent performance
Excellent infotainment system
Impressive battery life

Cons

Poor fuel economy
Lack of practicality
Lacklustre navigation
Lack of refinement
Lackluster performance

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Variants shown:

T5 AWD

T6 AWD

D4 AWD

D5 AWD

T8 Polestar

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

Volvo's new mild hybrid system is available on both petrol and diesel XC60s. It adds a 48V starter motor/generator, and a battery sited in the boot can regenerate power through braking to then aid the engine under acceleration. The petrol B5’s economy of little over 25mpg on a mixed driving route that included plenty of motorway miles goes some way to limiting this car's appeal. Diesel remains a far superior option in a car of this size and weight.

Pros

Smooth, quiet acceleration
Smooth and quiet powertrain

Cons

Poor fuel economy
No automatic gearbox

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Despite the extra weight from the battery pack, the Q5 still handles fairly well. The Volvo doesn't have as much oomph from the electric motor, so the petrol engine takes more of the strain – and you hear it; it's a dronier, more vocal unit. Volvo's interior feels more individual than the Audi's, even if the tech isn't quite as slick or responsive.

Pros

Powerful petrol engine
Comfortable ride
Decent economy

Cons

Expensive for a plug-in
Lack of refinement

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The XC60 is a mash-up of Volvo's XC90 and V90 models. It feels just as special in here as you'd hope, with a soothing sweep of the dash which is pleasingly clutter-free. The driving position is excellent, sensibly the seats major on comfort than keeping you upright. It's pretty quiet and cruises serenely but is never short of sufficient go.

Pros

Sleek looks
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Slightly shrunken than XC90
Not the most fun to drive

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

Pricing for the 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered starts at a heady $71,050. With $645 for metallic paint and $800 for the aforementioned 22-inch wheels, my tester's bottom line was $73,490. Even with its performance-oriented mission, Volvo hasn't forsaken its safety-first mantle.

Pros

Sensus Connect infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Competitively priced

Cons

Limited-edition interior

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References

^ Volvo XC60 B5 2020 UK review. [autocar].
^ Audi Q5 TFSI e vs Volvo XC60 T8. [autoexpress].
^ Volvo XC60 (2017) review. [carmagazine].
^ 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered first drive review: Almost Super Trouper. [cnet].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

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