
New Volvo XC60 Model Review

Volvo XC60 at The Autobarn Volvo Cars Oak Park
What's New for 2022?
What do you look for in a Volvo SUV or crossover? What comes to mind?
Probably things like comfort, style, performance, safety and practicality. You get all those and more with the 2022 Volvo XC60. The XC60 is loaded with high-tech features, amenities and more than enough power to deliver thrilling performance.
Volvo's goal is excellence, and the XC60 features a whole list of brand-new features, including:
Â- Brake-by-wire system that maximizes the effect of regenerative braking
- Adaptive suspension damping, adjusting the suspension in real time to adapt to road conditions and maintain ride heightÂ
- Heated grill logo, preventing ice buildup that could affect sensors housed there
- Completely Google-based infotainment and navigation system with 9-inch touchscreen
- High end Bowers & Wilkins audio system
- Enhanced sensor system for driver-assistance technologies
- Refreshed exterior styling
- New options in paint and wheels
- New wool-blend upholstery choices
Interior Features and Safety
The Volvo name has always been synonymous with safety, and the 2022 XC60 features a whole driver assistance package that includes lane departure alerts, blind spot alerts, pre-collision braking, a heads-up display and voice-activated technology for phone calls and infotainment.
ÂThe new XC60 also features an advanced air purification filter that eliminates 95% of particles entering the cabin, letting you and your passengers enjoy better, healthier air quality no matter what the conditions outside the vehicle.
ÂEngine and Drivetrain
The XC60 is powered by a 2.0L 4-cyl engine that puts out 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque in base form. Options include a turbocharged/supercharged version (the B5) that registers 295 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, or a plug-in hybrid variant (the T8) that's rated at 400 horsepower or 415 horsepower in Polestar Engineered trim.
ÂThe XC60 features an eight-speed automatic transmission and is available with either front-wheel-drive (FWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations. The XC60 is a mild hybrid that's designed with regenerative braking, harvesting the energy from braking effort and using it to replenish the 48v battery. It's also available as a plug-in hybrid, with 19 miles of range in pure-electric form.

Fuel Economy

XC60 Trim Options
![]() XC60 Momentum$43,745 |
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![]() XC60 R-DesignStarting at $49,895 |
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![]() XC60 InscriptionStarting at $51,245 |
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