Volvo XC60


The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2008. It is now in its second generation.
The XC60 is part of Volvo's 60 Series of automobiles, along with the S60, S60 Cross Country, V60, and V60 Cross Country. The first generation model introduced a new style for the 60 Series models. Along with the rest of the lineup, the first-generation XC60 was refreshed in 2013. Similarly, the second-generation model, released in 2017, is the first in the series.

XC60 concept (2007)

The XC60 concept was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. 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.

First generation (2008–2017)

The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008 and in North America in early 2009 as a 2010 model. The XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car since 2009.
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 done at Land Rover in England.
In April 2010, an R-Design variant of the XC60 became available, featuring a color-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.

XC60 Ocean Race

In 2014, special blue colour.

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept

The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid concept was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The powertrain mated a turbocharged 4-cylinder driving the front wheels with a electric motor driving the rear wheels, giving the powertrain a peak combined output of. According to Volvo, the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid has an all-electric range of up to for a fuel economy equivalent of and a total range of. Fuel economy when running on the gasoline engine is estimated at. Recharging time is 3.5 hours from a 220 V outlet and 7.5 hours from a 110 V outlet. The model was never released for production.

Engines

ModelYearEngine CodePower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
T6 AWD2009–2010B6304T2 at 5600 at 1500–4800Inline 6 with turbocharger
2.0T2010–2011B4204T6 at 6000 at 1750–4000Inline 4 with turbocharger
2010–2010B6324S at 6200 at 3200Inline 6
2011–2014B6324S5 at 3200Inline 6
T6 AWD2011–2015B6304T4 at 5600 at 2100–4200Inline 6 with turbocharger
T6 AWD R-Design2011–2016B6304T4 at 5600 at 2100–4200Inline 6 with turbocharger
T52012–2013B4204T7 at 5500 at 1800–5000Inline 4 with turbocharger
2014–2017B4204T11 at 5500 at 1500–4800Inline 4 with turbocharger
2014–2017B4204T9 at 5700 at 2100–4500Inline 4 with turbo and supercharger
T5 AWD2015–2016B5254T12 at 5500 at 1800–4200Inline 5 with turbocharger

ModelYearEngine codePower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
2009D5244T4 at 4000 at 2000–2750Inline 5 with turbocharger
2.4D AWD2009D5244T5 at 4000 at 1750–2750Inline 5 with turbocharger
D5 AWD2010–2011D5244T10 at 4000 at 1500–3250Inline 5 with two turbochargers
2.4D2010–2010D5244T14 at 3000–4000 at 1500–2750Inline 5 with turbocharger
2.4D AWD2010–2011D5244T16 at 4000 at 1750–3000Inline 5 with turbocharger
D32011–2011D5204T2 at 3000 at 1400–2850Inline 5 with turbocharger
2012–2015D5204T3 at 3500 at 1500–2760Inline 5 with turbocharger
D5 AWD2012–2015D5244T11 at 4000 at 1500–3250Inline 5 with two turbochargers
2012–2017D5244T17 at 4000 at 1500–3250Inline 5 with turbocharger
D5 AWD2012–2015D5244T15 at 4000 at 1500–3000Inline 5 with turbocharger
2012–2015D5204T7 at 3500 at 1500–2250Inline 5 with turbocharger
D42014–2015D4204T5 at 4250 at 1740–3250Inline 4 with turbocharger
D4 AWD2014–2014D5244T12 at 4000 at 1500–2500Inline 5 with turbocharger
D32016–2017D4204T4 at 4250 at 1500–2520Inline 4 with turbocharger
D42014–2017D4204T14 at 4250 at 1740–3250Inline 4 with two turbochargers
D4 AWD2016–2017D5244T21 at 4000Inline 5 with turbocharger
D5 AWD2016–2017D5244T22 at 4000 at 1500–3480Inline 5 with two turbochargers
D5 AWD2016–2017D5244T20 at 4000 at 1500–3000Inline 5 with two turbochargers

Safety

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, collision warning with brake support, active bi-xenon lights, 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 ; 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.
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.
EuroNCAP 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 in EuroNCAP's evaluation. The XC60 was one of only three cars to receive 37 of 37 available points under EuroNCAP'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.

EuroNCAP

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

NHTSA

Marketing

Volvo used the 2009 film to promote the XC60, including an online contest to give away models identical to the one driven by lead character Edward Cullen.

Second generation (2017–present)

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 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.

Trim levels

The XC60 is available in Momentum, R-Design, Inscription, and Polestar trim levels.

Engines

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
T4B4204T442018–present at 5000 at 1400–4000Inline 4 with turbocharger
B4204T262017–present at 5500 at 1800–4800Inline 4 with turbocharger
T5 AWDB4204T202017–present at 5500 at 1500–4500Inline 4 with turbocharger
T5 AWDB4204T232017–present at 5500 at 1500–4800Inline 4 with turbocharger
T6 AWDB4204T272017–present at 5700 at 2200–5400Inline 4 with turbocharger and supercharger
T6 AWDB4204T292017–present at 5700 at 2200–5400Inline 4 with turbocharger and supercharger

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
D4 AWDD4204T142017–present at 4250 at 1750–2500Inline 4 with turbocharger
D5 AWDD4204T232017–present at 4000 at 1750–2250Inline 4 with two turbochargers

ModelEngine codeYearPower at rpmTorque at rpmDisplacementComment
B4204T282017–present
B4204T352017–present
B4204T342018–present

Sales

The Volvo XC60 has been Volvo's best selling car, with sales increasing every year since its release in 2008. The second generation XC60 has continued to set new sales records.
Calendar yearUnited StatesCanadaSwedenChinaGlobal
20080086506,954
20099,2621,2112,577061,667
201012,0301,5405,059080,723
201112,9321,8656,423097,183
201219,1391,8856,3960106,203
201319,7661,6818,5910114,010
201419,27611,7906,874136,993
201526,13414,83436,634159,617
201620,4521,52616,26639,374161,092
201722,51638,672184,966
201832,68913,29350,237189,459
201930,57862,594204,981