With the recent addition to Volvo’s rejuvenated lineup of the 2018 XC60, this iteration is the second-generation of the model, originally introduced back in 2009. The all-new XC60 is built on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform that underpins the current well-received 90-series array of stylish cars and SUVs.
In the T6 R-Design trim as tested, Volvo’s engineers are once again wringing every available ounce of power and torque from their four-cylinder engine—316 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. respectively. This power plant, when coupled with Volvo’s eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, never leaves the driver with the impression that there is nothing left to give. The XC60 T6 has a starting price of just over $55,000. However, with the addition of several options, including the convenience package, the climate package with head-up display, the vision package and a tailored dashboard and upper door panels, 21-inch wheels, a Bower & Wilkins premium sound system and a special metallic paint, add another $12,950 to the price tag.
