2017 VOLVO XC60 2.0L T6 8AT AWD (310 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Launched at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the XC60 was the second generation for the premium SUV built by Volvo. It was a very important model for the Swedish brand.

The XC60 accounted for around 30 percent of the Volvo sales worldwide. It was important for introducing new safety features and since the compact SUV market was so demanding, Volvo didn’t want to cut any corners to build a better car. They rounded them.

While the first generation was based mostly on the former Ford Mondeo platform, the second generation was based on a new Volvo SPA platform (Scalable Platform Architecture) used by other Volvo models as well. The design language kept the “Thor’s hammer” daytime running lights inside the headlights and the big chromed grille. But the car didn’t look like a station-wagon on stilts, but its rear design was inspired mostly by the hatchback segment.

Inside, Volvo insisted to put as many recycled materials as possible. The wood grain on the dash and door panels, the cloth, or the man-made leather upholstery were of top quality, with premium fits and finishes.

For the drivetrain, the XC60 was offered with front or all-wheel-drive systems. It was offered with diesel, gasoline, hybrids, and plug-in hybrid versions. The safety features covered most of the areas, including automatic lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitor. The XC60 was among the first vehicles on the market to offer a standard automatic braking system with pedestrian detection.