Ordering is now open for the new Volvo XC60, which will cost from £37,205 for a 190 horsepower 2.0-litre turbodiesel D4 AWD Momentum auto. UK deliveries will begin in Q3 2017, says the firm; the launch range comprises two diesel engines and a petrol, with a green T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric plug-in version following later.
Even the basic XC60 could be every SUV you’ll ever need. The standard Momentum trim is loaded with equipment: leather seats, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, electric tailgate and 18-inch alloys. Importantly, the Volvo Sensus infotainment system is standard – this brings the iPad-style 9-inch portrait touchscreen which includes standard sat nav.
If that isn’t enough, the Volvo is also jam-packed with safety equipment. City Safety comes on every XC60: the autonomous emergency braking system will do its best to avoid a collision with a pedestrian, cyclist or even a large animal: if it can’t, the accident will be mitigated. For the first time on any car, it includes Steer Assist: the system will provide extra assistance away from the direction of the impact.
The only things it doesn’t have as standard are the semi-autonomous Pilot Assist system, which can take over the driving at up to 80mph, and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration – ludicrously, this remains a cost-option. Want a sportier look? Take the R-Design, which has 19-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, sports seats and loads of silver matt and high-gloss exterior trim: it costs £2,500 more than Momentum. Lavish Inscription sits at the top of the range – for £4,000 more than the base car, it adds Nappa leather, posh chrome exterior detailing, fancier 19-inch alloys and ventilated front seats.
That’s too simple for Volvo, though. On top of every trim line, you can have a ‘Pro’ version, adding extra model-specific trim. Here’s what each includes:
- Momentum Pro (+ £1,800): Electric front seats, heated steering wheel and windscreen, active headlights, Volvo On Call smartphone app
- R-Design Pro (+ £4,000): All the above plus 21-inch alloys and air suspension
- Inscription Pro (+ £3,700): All the above but with 20-inch alloys and massage front seats
The launch engine range is all four-cylinder units; the D4 averages 55.4mpg and emits 133g/km, while the 235hp D5 PowerPulse averages 51.4mpg and emits 144g/km. The T5 produces a sprightly 254hp, still averages 39.2mpg, and emits 164g/km. We don’t yet know how economical the T8 Twin Engine will be, but expect ultra-low CO2, which will stand it in good stead for generous government Plug-in Car Grant rebates.
New XC60 prices | HP | Nm | Combined | CO2 (g/km) | BIK 2017-18 (%) | On-the-road price |
D4 AWD Momentum | 190 | 400 | 55.4 | 133 | 28 | £37,205 |
D4 AWD Momentum Pro | 190 | 400 | 55.4 | 133 | 28 | £39,005 |
D4 AWD R-Design | 190 | 400 | 54.3 | 136 | 29 | £39,705 |
D4 AWD R-Design Pro | 190 | 400 | 54.3 | 136 | 29 | £43,705 |
D4 AWD Inscription | 190 | 400 | 54.3 | 136 | 29 | £41,205 |
D4 AWD Inscription Pro | 190 | 400 | 54.3 | 136 | 29 | £44,905 |
D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design | 235 | 480 | 51.4 | 144 | 30 | £43,205 |
D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design Pro | 235 | 480 | 51.4 | 144 | 30 | £47,205 |
D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription | 235 | 480 | 51.4 | 144 | 30 | £44,705 |
D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription Pro | 235 | 480 | 51.4 | 144 | 30 | £48,405 |
T5 AWD Momentum | 254 | 350 | 39.2 | 164 | 31 | £37,900 |
T5 AWD Momentum Pro | 254 | 350 | 39.2 | 164 | 31 | £39,700 |
T5 AWD R-Design | 254 | 350 | 38.7 | 167 | 32 | £40,400 |
T5 AWD R-Design Pro | 254 | 350 | 38.7 | 167 | 32 | £44,400 |
T5 AWD Inscription | 254 | 350 | 38.7 | 167 | 32 | £41,900 |
T5 AWD Inscription Pro | 254 | 350 | 38.7 | 167 | 32 | £45,600 |
Source: Volvo