Volvo V60


The Volvo V60 is a five-door wagon produced by Volvo Cars related to the S60. The vehicle was first released in Autumn 2010, facelifted in 2014, and is in its second generation since 2018.
The second generation V60 was launched in 2018 based on the Volvo Scalable Product Architecture platform. Both generations feature a "Cross Country" variant with an increased ride height.

First generation (2011–2018)

First generation models

V60

V60 Ocean Race

In February 2014, Volvo unveiled a special version of the V60 called Ocean Race Edition. Similar to other Ocean Race Editions that were released in the past, the new models feature unique details such as special alloy wheels and a cargo cover with the route of the 2014 to 2015 Volvo Ocean Race on it. Colour choice was limited to just four colours, one of them being the signature Ocean Race Blue. The interior features special Ocean Race themed detailing and contrast stitching.

V60 Polestar

In 2013 Volvo unveiled a special, limited version of the V60 called V60 Polestar. It is a reworked V60 that was developed by Polestar and went on sale in 2014 in limited markets only. Apart from a retuned engine delivering 350PS the car received a wide range of suspension upgrades which included special dampers made by Öhlins, six piston brakes by Brembo and new swaybars.
Cosmetic changes include custom 20" alloy wheels, a different front and rear splitter and contrasting coloured interior stitching. When first introduced the only available paint colours were black metallic or "Rebel Blue", later white and silver metallic colours were added.
In 2016, the model year 2017 V60 Polestar received an all new four cylinder 2.0 litre turbo engine replacing the old 3.0 litre six cylinder.

V60 Plug-in Hybrid

A pre-production version of the Volvo V60 diesel-electric transmission plug-in hybrid was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011. The V60 plug in is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall. The V60 plug-in has a price of around .
In September 2012, Volvo announced that the first 1,000 units were sold out before the model year 2013 vehicles were delivered to the dealerships. The carmaker ramped up production of the 2014 model year to 5,000 units for 2013. The first 1,000 units of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid were part of a "Pure Limited" edition with electric silver livery. The diesel electric car also has aero designed 17 inch wheels, integrated exhaust tailpipes and a number of bodywork features in glossy black.
The V60 Plug in Hybrid features a six speed automatic transmission and the front wheels are driven by a five-cylinder 2.4 litre D5 turbo diesel, which produces 215 hp and maximum torque of 440 Nm. The rear axle features ERAD in the form of an electric motor producing 70 hp and maximum torque of 200 Nm, powered from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Volvo expects to achieve an all-electric range of up to, and a fuel economy of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent, with carbon dioxide emissions averaging 49 g/km. The interaction between diesel and electric power is handled via a control system, and the driver has the option to choose the preferred driving mode via three buttons on the instrument panel: Pure, Hybrid and Power.
In April 2014, Volvo announced the addition of an R Design version of its V60 Plug in Hybrid, which features a number of unique interior and exterior features that create a sporty look.
Markets and sales
Deliveries began in Sweden in the end of 2012, and in the United Kingdom began in June 2013., sales were led by the Netherlands with 9,707 units registered, followed by Sweden with 1,388 units delivered. The Volvo V60 PHEV ranked as the second best selling plug in hybrid in Europe in 2013 and 2014, both times after the Mitsubishi Outlander P-HEV, and fell to fifth place in 2015. A total of 19,571 units have sold in Europe through December 2015.
Recognition
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid was one of the top three finalists for the 2013 World Green Car of the Year. The car won Car of The Year at the 2011 Middle East Motor Awards.

V60 Cross Country

The V60 Cross Country is the raised variant of the Volvo V60 first introduced in 2015. It is sold in both North American and European markets, and comes standard with all-wheel drive in North America. New VEA engines are available, offering what is claimed to be a more efficient drive.

Engines

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
2.0TB4204T62011 at 6000 at 1750–4000I4 turbo
T3B4164T32011–2015 at 5700 at 1600–4000I4 turbo
T3B4154T42016–2018 at 5000 at 1700–4000I4 turbo VEA
T3B4204T372016–2018 at 5000 at 1300–4000I4 turbo VEA
T4B4164T2011–2015 at 5700 at 1600–5000I4 turbo
T4FB4164T22012–2015 at 5700 at 1600–5000I4 turbo
T4B4204T192015–2018 at 4700 at 1300–4000I4 turbo VEA
T5B5254T122013–2018 at 5400 at 1800–4200I5 turbo
T5B4204T72011–2013 at 5500 at 1800–5000I4 turbo
T5B4204T92013–2018 at 5700 at 2100–4500I4 turbo VEA
B4204T112014–2018 at 5500 at 1500–4800I4 turbo VEA
T5B4204T152014–2018 at 5500 at 1500–4000I4 turbo VEA
T5B4204T412014–2018 at 5500 at 1500–4800I4 turbo VEA
B4204T92014–2018 at 5700 at 2100–4800I4 turbo VEA
T6 AWDB6304T42011–2016 at 5700 at 2100–4800I6 turbo SI6
PolestarB6304T52015–2016 at 5250 at 3000–4750I6 turbo SI6
PolestarB4204T432016–2018 at 6000 at 3100–5100I4 turbo VEA

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
DRIVeD4162T2011–2012 at 3600 at 1750–2500I4 turbo
D2D4162T2013–2015 at 3600 at 1750–2500I4 turbo
D2D4204T82016–2018 at 3750 at 1500–2300I4 VEA
D2D4204T202XXX–2YYY at 3750 at 1500–2250I4 VEA
D3D5204T72013–2018 at 3500 at 1500–2250I5 VD5
D3D4204T92015–2018 at 3750 at 1750–3000I4 VEA
D4D5204T32012–2018 at 3500 at 1500–2750I5 VD5
D4D4204T52014–2015 at 4250 at 1750–2500I4 VEA
D4D4204T142016–2018 at 4250 at 1750–2500I4 VEA
D4 AWDD5244T122014–2015 at 4000 at 1500–2500I5 VD5
D4 AWDD5244T172013–2015 at 4000 at 1500–2500I5 VD5
D4 AWDD5244T212015–2018 at 4000 at 1500–3000I5 VD5
D5D5244T102011–2012 at 4000 at 1500–3250I5 VD5
D5D5244T112012–2015 at 4000 at 1500–3250I5 VD5
D5244T152012–2015 at 4000 at 1500–3000I5 VD5

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
D6 AWDD82PHEV2013–2014
D6 AWDD97PHEV2016–2018
D5 AWDD87PHEV2015–2018

Second generation (2018–present)

The second generation Volvo V60 is based on the Volvo SPA Platform, like the saloons Volvo S60, Volvo S90, and the SUV'S Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC90. It went on sale in July 2018. The V60 is built in both Sweden and Belgium. In the U.S., the V60 is available with three gasoline powertrains, dubbed T5, T6 AWD and T6 AWD Twin Engine. In Europe, Volvo offers two gasoline engines, two diesel engines, and two plug-in hybrid powertrains to choose from.

Second generation models

V60

V60 Cross Country

Trim levels

The V60 is available in Momentum, R-Design, Inscription, Cross Country and Polestar trim levels.

Engines

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
T4B4204T442020–present at 5000 at 1400–4000I4 turbo
B4204T262019–present at 5500 at 1800–4800I4 turbo
T6B4204T292019–present at 5700 at 2200–5100I4 turbo/supercharged

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
D4204T162019–present at 3750 at 1750–3000I4 turbo
D4204T142019–present at 4250 at 1750–2500I4 Twin-turbo

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
B4204T462019–present at 5500 at 1700–5000I4 turbo/supercharged PHEV
B4204T34/B4204T352019–present at 6000 at 2200–4800I4 turbo/supercharged PHEV