2020 Volvo XC60

History / Overview

Volvo redesigned its XC60 compact luxury crossover into a second generation in 2018. It carries over into 2020 with no significant changes.

Available Trims

Volvo offers the XC60 in Momentum, R-Design, Inscription and Polestar Engineered trims. Engine choices include a T5 2.0L turbo four-cylinder in Momentum; a T6 2.0L turbo- and supercharged optional in Momentum and standard in R-Design and Inscription; and a T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain built around the 2.0L turbo/supercharged engine that's available in R-Design and Inscription and standard in Polestar Engineered trim.

All engines come matched with an eight-speed transmission and AWD.

Standard Features

Momentum trim comes equipped with cruise control, rear park assist, rain-sensing wipers, tire pressure monitoring, active noise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, an 8.0-inch digital gauge display, two USB inputs, Bluetooth, satellite radio, two-zone automatic climate control, panoramic sunroof, leatherette upholstery, heated/power-adjustable front seats, aluminum interior trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power tailgate, bright exterior trim, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Standard safety gear includes forward collision mitigation and lane keeping assist.

R-Design trim adds navigation, road sign information, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, passive keyless entry, a hands-free tailgate, four-zone climate control, leather upholstery, sport seats, metal mesh interior trim, shift paddles, a leather shift lever, trim-specific exterior treatments, fog lights, adaptive LED headlights with washers, a sport suspension, upgraded brakes, and 19-inch wheels.

Inscription trim brings Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, power-adjustable seat side supports, driftwood interior trim, a stitched dash panel, leather-trimmed steering wheel, trim-specific exterior treatments, dynamic chassis, and 20-inch wheels.

The Polestar Engineered package adds the T8 hybrid powertrain, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alert, rear collision warning and mitigation, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree exterior camera views, front park assist, a head-up display, a premium sound system with subwoofer, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving, auto-dimming side mirrors, power-folding side mirrors, and 21-inch wheels.

Key Options

Among the XC60's notable options are an air suspension, integrated booster seats, a premium package (heated steering wheel, power-folding side mirrors, heated wiper blades, auto-dimming mirrors, blind spot monitoring, and heated rear seats), and the premium plus pack (front park assist, 360-degree cameras, the pilot assist adaptive cruise system, a garage door opener, head-up display).

Fuel Economy

Volvo's fuel consumption estimates for the XC60 are 11.2/8.3 L/100 km (city/highway) with the T5 powertrain; 11.7/8.6 for T6 models; and in the T8, a 4.2 Le/100 km rating in electric mode and 9.5/8.7 L/100 km (city/highway) in gas-electric hybrid mode.

Competition

The XC60 competes in a wide field of small luxury utilities occupied by the BMW X3, Audi's Q5, the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Buick's Envision, the Lincoln Corsair, Cadillac's XT5, Acura's RDX, the Lexus NX, and Jaguar's E-Pace.