XC60
The XC60, the mid-size Volvo SUV, just got a complete makeover for its second generation. Its exterior appearance is just as striking as the XC90’s, if not even more.
The beauty continues into the cabin, with plenty of simple Swedish designs. You can add linear matte lime wood inlays, which looks kind of retro, but warms things up plenty. If you’re in the mood for something more sophisticated, choose dark grey aluminum inlays, which are supposed to look like iron ore. One of the most unique features are storage compartments hidden under the bottom cushions in the rear outboard seats. They’re big enough to stash a laptop or other valuables out of sight.
When it comes to engines, Volvo gives you great choices for the XC60. In fact, you can have the T5, T6, or T8 plug-in hybrid, just like on the XC90.
V60
While it’s not ugly, the Volvo V60 sport wagon has yet to undergo the same makeover as the XC60. If the V90 is any indication, when it does, this midsize wagon will look striking.
That also means the interior is like what we’re used to getting from Volvo. In other words, it’s kind of nice, but you won’t be blown away. You can add milled aluminum inlays with a satin finish, which are a cool touch. The other interior features are things you’d expect.
The T5 engine in this wagon puts out 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. As for the T6, it produces 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. If you’re really feeling aggressive, a Polestar version boosts the T6 to 362 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque using a turbo and supercharger combo.
XC40
Fresh off its reveal, the XC40 is a completely new compact Volvo SUV. It has perhaps the most muscular exterior appearance in the lineup. Volvo included enough sophisticated details that it rivals Land Rovers in terms of attractiveness.
Just like any other Volvo SUV, this one has a premium, understated interior. The standard Urban Grid aluminum inlays are an unexpected yet cool and highly modern element. Other notable features include lower cushion extendibility for the front seats, something you don’t usually see in this segment. Under the driver’s seat is a hidden storage box, so you can stash valuables when parked.
For now, you can only get this SUV with the T5 engine, which is tuned to 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The T6 will be coming out in 2018. An all-electric powertrain, a first for Volvo, will debut in 2019.
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