2018 Volvo XC60 SUV Dazzles With Features, Interior Room, and Elegance
After a few weeks behind the wheel, we’ve found that the two thousand eighteen Volvo XC60 is an evolution of both Volvo’s three-row XC90 SUV and S90 sedan—models that signaled the brand’s rebirth under fresh ownership.
It’s clear that Volvo’s newest model brings continued improvements to cabin quietness, interior space, and the Pilot Assist driver-assistance system.
The fresh XC60 has a roomy, well-appointed interior that holds its own against competitors in the class.
However, for a brand that built its reputation on safety, Volvo’s distracting infotainment system means drivers will have to rely on the standard advanced safety features more than they should.
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Volvo’s clean-sheet redesign of the two thousand eighteen Volvo XC60 has resulted in a model that has addressed many of its predecessor’s shortcomings. It is fairly convenient, thanks to its seats, for racking up slick highway miles. But encounter a rough road, and the occupants feel every bump in typical Volvo tradition.
The old XC60 wasn’t exactly a prime-time canyon carver with its clunky treating, but the fresh version is slightly better, with solid and secure treating. That said, the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are more rewarding compact luxury SUVs to drive.
Volvo’s latest models get updates to the Pilot Assist II driver-assistance technology. In the XC60, the Pilot Assist system has improved capabilities, such as better judging lane markings and responding to vehicles in front as they switch lanes and exit or inject the highway. The adaptive cruise control adjusts the SUV’s speed during traffic snarls, stops the car totally, and resumes progress all on its own, which can be a convenience.
We bought a two thousand eighteen Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum, which starts at $41,500 and is likely to be the sales leader. With some safety and convenience options, the total price came to $50,040. It is powered by a Two.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces two hundred fifty hp and two hundred fifty eight pound-feet of torque.
So far, most CR test drivers have been pleased with this engine’s spectacle. It provides prompt thrust, and the eight-speed automatic is sleek, apart from occasional hiccups at low speeds. They also found the engine to be quieter and more pleasant-sounding than the gruff and raspy turbocharged and supercharged Two.0-liter engine in our XC90 T6. A 313-hp version of this engine is also available for XC60 and designated as T6, and the 400-hp plug-in hybrid is badged T8. Less expensive front-wheel-drive versions are not suggested as part of the XC60’s initial launch.
The XC60 is among the largest compact luxury SUVs, and the front and rear cabin feel roomy—a big improvement over the old version. Now, rear-seat passengers have slew of space, and five adults can sit cozily for brief trips. There is adequate cargo room for a family of four to take a weeklong road journey, albeit Volvo’s specifications demonstrate that the fresh XC60 has a bit less luggage space than before.
2018 Volvo XC60 SUV Review – Consumer Reports
2018 Volvo XC60 SUV Dazzles With Features, Interior Room, and Elegance
After a few weeks behind the wheel, we’ve found that the two thousand eighteen Volvo XC60 is an evolution of both Volvo’s three-row XC90 SUV and S90 sedan—models that signaled the brand’s rebirth under fresh ownership.
It’s clear that Volvo’s newest model brings continued improvements to cabin quietness, interior space, and the Pilot Assist driver-assistance system.
The fresh XC60 has a roomy, well-appointed interior that holds its own against competitors in the class.
However, for a brand that built its reputation on safety, Volvo’s distracting infotainment system means drivers will have to rely on the standard advanced safety features more than they should.
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Subscribe to see all our car ratings and reviews
Volvo’s clean-sheet redesign of the two thousand eighteen Volvo XC60 has resulted in a model that has addressed many of its predecessor’s shortcomings. It is fairly convenient, thanks to its seats, for racking up slick highway miles. But encounter a rough road, and the occupants feel every bump in typical Volvo tradition.
The old XC60 wasn’t exactly a prime-time canyon carver with its clunky treating, but the fresh version is slightly better, with solid and secure treating. That said, the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are more rewarding compact luxury SUVs to drive.
Volvo’s latest models get updates to the Pilot Assist II driver-assistance technology. In the XC60, the Pilot Assist system has improved capabilities, such as better judging lane markings and responding to vehicles in front as they switch lanes and exit or come in the highway. The adaptive cruise control adjusts the SUV’s speed during traffic snarls, stops the car fully, and resumes progress all on its own, which can be a convenience.
We bought a two thousand eighteen Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum, which starts at $41,500 and is likely to be the sales leader. With some safety and convenience options, the total price came to $50,040. It is powered by a Two.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces two hundred fifty hp and two hundred fifty eight pound-feet of torque.
So far, most CR test drivers have been pleased with this engine’s spectacle. It provides prompt thrust, and the eight-speed automatic is sleek, apart from occasional hiccups at low speeds. They also found the engine to be quieter and more pleasant-sounding than the gruff and raspy turbocharged and supercharged Two.0-liter engine in our XC90 T6. A 313-hp version of this engine is also available for XC60 and designated as T6, and the 400-hp plug-in hybrid is badged T8. Less expensive front-wheel-drive versions are not suggested as part of the XC60’s initial launch.
The XC60 is among the largest compact luxury SUVs, and the front and rear cabin feel roomy—a big improvement over the old version. Now, rear-seat passengers have slew of space, and five adults can sit cozily for brief trips. There is adequate cargo room for a family of four to take a weeklong road journey, albeit Volvo’s specifications demonstrate that the fresh XC60 has a bit less luggage space than before.