Volvo XC60 (08 on) - Review

Review Date: 26 September 2008
Last Updated: 01 August 2011
4 out of 5

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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.

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Used Volvo XC60 (08 on) 2.4D (175bhp) DRIVe SE Premium 2WD 5d

Volvo XC60 (08 on)
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