Volvo XC60 (08 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 26 September 2008 Last Updated: 01 August 2011 Combining off-road toughness and practicality with coupe styling and driving characteristics doesn't sound like an obvious mix, but that's exactly what Volvo has aimed to do with the XC60 - an alternative to cars like the Land Rover Freelander and BMW X3. It's certainly very stylish with a less boxy and bulky look than the larger XC90, but it's designed to also be spacious and family-friendly. Volvo also offers a low-emission, front-wheel drive version badged DRIVe. On the road it doesn't handle like an off-roader, with good body control, while the ride quality is excellent, making it a superb long distance machine. There are three engines available, including the punchy D5 diesel, although this is fairly noisy and not as refined as newer diesels. The XC60 is also the safest car Volvo has ever made and all models get City Safety - a system designed to prevent low speed impacts. 4 out of 5 Other Volvo reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £27,655 - £41,635 View all new prices Used price range: £14,740 - £34,226 View all used prices See 32 new models for sale from £24,795 Get a Volvo XC60 (08 on) information pack Next steps Volvo XC60 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 87 models like this for sale, starting at £13,988. Find used Volvo XC60s for sale Comfortable and refined on the move, modern cabin, neat styling, high-levels of standard safety kit Optional auto gearbox can be hesitant, steering lacks feels, diesel engines on the noisy side Combining off-road toughness and practicality with coupe styling and driving characteristics doesn't sound like an obvious mix, but that's exactly what Volvo has aimed to do with the XC60 - an alternative to cars like the Land Rover Freelander and BMW X3. It's certainly very stylish with a less boxy and bulky look than the larger XC90, but it's designed to also be spacious and family-friendly. Volvo also offers a low-emission, front-wheel drive version badged DRIVe. On the road it doesn't handle like an off-roader, with good body control, while the ride quality is excellent, making it a superb long distance machine. There are three engines available, including the punchy D5 diesel, although this is fairly noisy and not as refined as newer diesels. The XC60 is also the safest car Volvo has ever made and all models get City Safety - a system designed to prevent low speed impacts. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The only petrol engine in the XC60 range – a 3.0-litre T6 – is the least popular as its fuel..." Handling 4 out of 5"Volvo describes the XC60 as coupe-like to drive but, while there's no doubting that it's better than..." Comfort Comfort 4.5 out of 5"The XC60 offers a good blend of ride and handling, making it an incredibly comfortable cross-country..." Practicality 4 out of 5"It may be stylish but the XC60 isn't a case of form over function. It's got a generous boot with 495..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The XC60 comes in three equipment grades - S, SE and SE Lux. The entry-level S model comes with..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The XC60 is unmistakably a Volvo and the same can be said of the interior. There’s a genuine sense..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"List prices for the XC60 look competitive compared to alternatives, particularly when you look at..." Green credentials 3 out of 5"Front-wheel drive versions of the XC60, badged DRIVe, offer lower running costs than other versions..." Safety & Reliability Safety 5 out of 5"The XC60 is the safest car Volvo has ever built - no surprise then that it was awarded the maximum..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"Volvo has a strong reputation for reliability and the three engines used in the XC60 have all been..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2.5 out of 5"You'll struggle to get any sort of discount on an XC60 (although it's more likely if you decide to..." Buying used 3 out of 5"The XC60 is unlikely to be a car that's taken seriously off road often (if at all) but it's still..." Selling 4 out of 5"Like its larger counterpart the XC90, the smaller Volvo will always be sought after on the second..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Volvo XC60 (08 on) 2.4D (175bhp) DRIVe SE Premium 2WD 5d 4 out of 5 “ No lip to the boot, power socket for rear seats, fact it's a big car that's short enough to park... ” Alexander Kleinwort Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volvo XC60 cars for sale We have 87 models like this for sale. Find Volvo XC60 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Volvo XC60 (08 on) 2.4D (175bhp) DRIVe SE Premium 2WD 5d 4 out of 5 “ No lip to the boot, power socket for rear seats, fact it's a big car that's short enough to park... ” Alexander Kleinwort