The Volvo XC60 comes in four all-wheel drive trims B5 Core, B5 Plus, B5 Ultra, and B5 Ultra Black Edition. The XC60 is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine that makes 247 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The most basic trim level for the XC60 is the B5 Core trim, which comes well-equipped with standard features that include 18-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, LED headlights and fog lights, heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, satellite radio, a 9-inch touchscreen, mobile hotspot, device connectivity, 4 USB ports, and a 12.3-inch gauge cluster.
The Ultra trim adds 20-inch wheels, cooled front seats, ambient lighting, adaptive cruise control, and a head-up display.
The Ultra Black Edition sits at the top of the lineup with 21-inch wheels, separate rear climate controls, a 14-speaker sound system, voice activated navigation, and a leather steering wheel.
Safety features such as seven airbags, a rear-view camera, Volvo On-Call emergency SOS, parking sensors, an active lane departure warning system, active blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, a pedestrian detection system, a driver attention alert and a traffic sign information system.
Plenty Of Interior Room
On- And Off-road Capable
Strong Safety Emphasis
Fuel Efficient Engine Options
Modern Styling
The XC60 gets an updated trim lineup but otherwise carries over with minimal changes for 2025.
The Volvo XC60 is a two-row SUV competing with the likes of the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5. While the Volvo nameplate doesn't have quite as much luxury or sporting cachet as its German rivals, Volvo has rightfully earned a reputation for safety that shows no signs of slowing down with their newest vehicle. The Volvo XC60 has been designed with safety in mind from the ground up, with new features and electronic system to keep the SUV safely on the road at all times. Reputation aside, the XC60 is a fantastic luxury SUV with a beautifully designed interior and a range of powerful and advanced drivetrain options.