Volvo XC60

The XC60 concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.^[2] It included a glass roof and a newly styled grille. The model introduced Volvo's new styling cues, which were gradually implemented throughout the model range. The XC60 concept also included a new shifting mechanism, electronic bootlid, and 20-inch wheels.^[3]

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  Volvo XC60 concept
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  Volvo XC60 concept

First generation
2013 Volvo XC60 (AU)
Overview
Production	Belgium: 2009–2017 China: 2014–2016 Malaysia: 2010–2017[4]
Model years	2009[5]–2017
Assembly	Belgium: Ghent (VCG) China: Chengdu (ZAMC) Malaysia: Shah Alam[6] (SMA)
Designer	Steve Mattin
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive
Platform	Volvo P3 platform[7]
Related	Volvo V70 III Volvo S80 II
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L I4 (petrol) 2.0–2.5L I5 (petrol) 2.9–3.2L I6 (petrol) (107kW–224kW) 2.0L I4 (diesel) 2.0–2.5L I5 (diesel) (85kW–158kW)
Transmission	6-speed Volvo M66 manual 6-speed AW TF-80SC automatic 8-speed Aisin TG-81 SC automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,774 mm (109.2 in)
Length	4,644 mm (182.8 in)
Width	1,891 mm (74.4 in)
Height	1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Curb weight	1,809–1,900 kg (3,988–4,189 lb)[8]

The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.^[9] Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008 and in North America in early 2009 as a 2010 model.^[10][11] The XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car since 2009.^[12]

Manufactured by subsidiary Volvo Car Gent in Ghent, Belgium, the first generation XC60 is based on Volvo's P3 platform and the XC60 shares technology with the Land Rover Freelander of 2007. At the time of development, both Land Rover and Volvo were owned by Ford and development was split between the two subsidiaries. Much of the engineering and tuning of this CUV was done by Volvo in Sweden, although offroad capabilities were developed at Land Rover in England.

In April 2010, an R-Design variant of the XC60 became available, featuring a colour-matching body kit, stiffer chassis and damping, and other unique exterior/interior trim.

In February 2013, Volvo debuted a refreshed version of the XC60, to be released for the 2014 model year. Exterior updates are primarily cosmetic, with changes to the grille and front driving lights, loss of black cladding along the lower doorsills, and minor changes to the exhaust tips and taillights. Interior updates include new materials and dashboard trims, available paddle shifter on the T6 model, and introduction of a 7" touch-screen display.^[13]

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  Volvo XC60 pre-facelift (AU)
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  Volvo XC60 R-Design pre-facelift (AU)
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  Volvo XC60 interior post-facelift
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  Volvo XC60 post-facelift (AU)
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  Volvo XC60 R-Design post-facelift (UK)
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  Volvo XC60 R-Design post-facelift (UK)

In 2014, special blue colour.^[14]

The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid concept was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The powertrain mated a 270 hp (201 kW; 274 PS) turbocharged 4-cylinder driving the front wheels with a 70 hp (52 kW; 71 PS) electric motor driving the rear wheels, giving the powertrain a peak combined output of 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS).^[15] According to Volvo, the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid has an all-electric range of up to 35 mi (56 km) for a fuel economy equivalent of 105 mpg_‑US (2.2 L/100 km; 126 mpg_‑imp) and a total range of 600 mi (970 km). Fuel economy when running on the gasoline engine is estimated at 50 mpg_‑US (4.7 L/100 km; 60 mpg_‑imp). Recharging time is 3.5 hours from a 220 V outlet and 7.5 hours from a 110 V outlet.^[16][17] The model was never released for production.

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  XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept at 2012 NYIAS

The XC60 includes traditional Volvo safety features including a whiplash protection system, side impact protection system, roll stability control, dynamic stability and traction control, inflatable curtain airbags, hill descent control (AWD only), collision warning with brake support, active bi-xenon lights (optional on some models), and patented front, side, and rear structures. The XC60 also introduced a new technology feature that Volvo has named City safety. The system is described as a driver support system with the goal of preventing or mitigating vehicle-on-vehicle collisions below 30 km/h (19 mph); it does so through the use of a closing velocity sensor that helps determine whether a collision is likely. Depending on the speed, if a collision is likely, the Volvo's computer system will either prepare the car to brake or automatically brake the vehicle to avoid or mitigate a rear-end collision.^[52]

In 2011, the Highway Loss Data Institute credited City Safety for 27% fewer property damage liability claims, 51% fewer bodily injury liability claims, and 22% fewer collision claims for the XC60 compared to other midsize luxury SUVs. The XC60 had fewer insurance claims compared to other Volvo models lacking the City Safety feature.^[53]

Euro NCAP evaluated the XC60 in 2008, awarding it 5 of 5 stars for adult occupant protection. The XC60 scored 16 of 16 points in the front test and 16 of 16 in the side test. The car received 2 of 2 points available in the pole test and an additional 3 points available for seat belt reminders. The XC60 received a total of 37 of 37 points and therefore five stars (33–37) in Euro NCAP's evaluation.^[54] The XC60 was one of only three cars to receive 37 of 37 available points under Euro NCAP's point based evaluation at the time.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Volvo XC60 their Top Safety Pick+ award. The XC60 was granted the IIHS's highest rating of "good" in front, side, rear and roof strength tests and has Electronic Stability Control as standard equipment to receive the award.^[55]

Euro NCAP 2009 XC60 AWD:^[56]

Overall
Adult	94%
Pedestrian	48%

¹ vehicle structure rated "Good"

² strength-to-weight ratio: 5.23

2011 XC60 AWD NHTSA scores^[58]

Overall:
Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Passenger:
Side Pole Driver:
Rollover:	/ 17.6%

Volvo used the 2009 film The Twilight Saga: New Moon to promote the XC60, including an online contest to give away models identical to the one driven by lead character Edward Cullen.^[59]

Second generation
2018 Volvo XC60 Inscription D5 (Japan)
Overview
Production	March 2017–present[60][61]
Model years	2018[62]–present
Assembly	Sweden: Torslanda (Torslandaverken); Gothenburg (Polestar Performance AB) China: Chengdu (ZAMC) Malaysia: Shah Alam[63] (VCMM)
Designer	Thomas Ingenlath[64]
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Volvo SPA platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L B4204T I4 (petrol) (183kW–235kW) 2.0L D4204T I4 (diesel) (140kW–173kW) 2.0L B4204T I4 (petrol hybrid) (235kW + 64kW)
Transmission	6-speed Volvo M66R manual 8-speed Aisin TG-81 SC automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	10.4 kWh (37 MJ) 11.6 kWh (42 MJ)[65] lithium-ion
Electric range	45 km (28 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,865 mm (112.8 in)
Length	4,688–4,708 mm (184.6–185.4 in)[66]
Width	1,902 mm (74.9 in) 2,117 mm (83.3 in) with mirrors
Height	1,658 mm (65.3 in)
Curb weight	2,081–2,394 kg (4,588–5,278 lb)

The second generation XC60 was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The first −60 series model in its generation and the first since Volvo's purchase by Geely, it is based on the same Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform as the S90, V90, and XC90. As part of Volvo's move toward smaller engines, the new model uses only four-cylinder engines, in various configurations and states of tune, again shared with the −90 series models.^[67]

The car was facelifted on 2 March 2021, with the new version debuting alongside the Volvo C40. The engines remain the same 2.0 litre with petrol, diesel, or PHEV power. Like the XC40 Recharge Electric and the C40, the XC60 facelift also gains a new Android-powered infotainment system that's been developed in collaboration with Google.^{[citation needed]}

The 2024 Volvo XC60, which fell short of the Top Safety Pick+ award, received an “acceptable” rating in the updated side-impact test. The possible injuries recorded on the dummies that simulated the vehicle's occupants, especially the driver and rear passenger, were the determining factor in this rating.^[68][69]

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  T5 AWD Inscription (Japan)
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  Interior of XC60 T5 AWD Inscription (Japan)
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  Plug-in hybrid variant charging port
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  Black Volvo XC60 T4 Inscription
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  Recharge Extended Range Inscription Expression (facelifted)
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  XC60 T8 Ultra (MY25) interior, showing Orrefors crystal gear shifter. Pre-delivery, with some protective film in place.

The XC60 was released with a T8 plug-in hybrid variant that used the T6 engine combined with a 10.4 kWh battery (9.2 kWh usable) and an 87 hp (65 kW; 88 PS) rear electric motor to produce 407 hp (303 kW; 413 PS). The EPA all-electric range is 18 miles (29 km).^[70] For the 2020 model year, the battery size was increased to 11.6 kWh, which increased the EPA range to 19 miles (31 km).^[71] For the 2021 model year, T8 models were renamed to "Recharge" models.

For the 2022 model year, Volvo released an XC60 Recharge Extended Range. Battery size was increased to 18.7 kWh (14.8 kWh usable), increasing the all-electric range to 77 kilometres (48 mi). The rear electric motor was upgraded to a 142 hp (106 kW; 144 PS) unit, increasing total power output to 455 hp (339 kW; 461 PS).^[72]

Volvos sold in Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam are all imported from Malaysia's Volvo factory in Shah Alam.^[73]

The XC60 is available in Core, Plus, and Ultimate as of 2023 name changes.

The XC60 earned the IIHS's Top Safety Pick for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024, and earned Top Safety Pick+ for 2021 and 2022.

The Volvo XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car,^[76] with sales increasing every year since its release in 2008.^[77] The second generation XC60 (released in 2017) has continued to set new sales records.^[78]

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