2022 Volvo XC60 price and specs – update

Volvo has further electrified its XC60 range for 2022, with an updated, longer-range T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid joining the recently launched mild-hybrid B5 and B6 models.

The updated mild-hybrid models arrived in the third quarter of 2021, but deliveries of the updated Recharge plug-in hybrid are set to begin in March 2022 – hence why we’ve pulled this story forward.

UPDATE, 17/02/2022 – Volvo has introduced a new plug-in hybrid Recharge and confirmed pricing of the range. Prices are up slightly, however option packages have gotten incrementally cheaper. We’ve thoroughly updated this article and brought it forward.

The new Recharge replaces the Polestar Engineered. It offers 90km of pure electric range, up from 44km thanks to a new and larger capacity 18.8kWh battery.

2022 Volvo XC60 price and specs – update — **T8 Recharge**

There’s also more power and torque with total system outputs of 340kW and 709Nm, up 29kW and 39Nm. That also means a 0-100km/h time 0.3 seconds quicker than the old car, at 4.8 seconds.

At the same time, the Recharge is about $2700 cheaper than the shorter-range Polestar-branded model it replaces.

Though it’s quicker and goes further, the Recharge does lose some of the old Polestar Engineered’s sporty features, such as its gold highlights, Akebono brakes and Öhlins dampers.

Meanwhile, the previously revealed B5 and B6 models models pair a 48V mild-hybrid system with their turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines.

Cosmetic tweaks across the wider XC60 range include new bumpers front and rear, with greater differentiation between models. Exhaust outlets are also hidden.

The interior looks much the same as before, though there’s a new wireless charging pad positioned prominently on the centre console.

The touchscreen remains a 9.0-inch, portrait-oriented one, though it switches to the Android Automotive operating system.

That means you can receive over-the-air updates, download apps from Google Play, navigate using Google Maps, and use “Hey Google” as a voice prompt. USB-C outlets replace USB-A ones.

XC60 models now also feature a 71L fuel tank, up from 60L.

Pricing

2022 Volvo XC60 B5 Momentum: $69,490 (+$951)
2022 Volvo XC60 B5 Inscription: $76,490 (+$602)
2022 Volvo XC60 B6 R-Design: $82,490 (+$602)
2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge: $97,990 (new)

All prices exclude on-road costs and include Luxury Car Tax (LCT) and GST.

Engines

The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available with a choice of three powertrains.

The B5 features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system. It produces 183kW of power and 350Nm of torque, and has a 0-100km/h time of 6.9 seconds.

The B6 adds a supercharger, and has its outputs bumped up to 220kW and 420Nm. This reduces the 0-100km/h time to 6.2 seconds.

The plug-in hybrid T8 has total system outputs of 340kW of power and 709Nm of torque. It has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds.

All models use an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and feature automatic stop/start.

Fuel Economy

The 2022 Volvo XC60 uses 8.0L/100km on the combined cycle in B6 guise and 7.6L/100km in B5 models.

The Recharge has a claimed 81km of range.

All models have a 71L fuel tank.

Dimensions

Boot space is 468L in the T8 and 483L in all other models.

Maximum braked towing capacity is 2400kg in the B5 and B6 and 2100kg in the T8.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2022 Volvo XC60 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Volvo offers a choice of two servicing plans for the XC60.

The first covers three years or 45,000km, whichever comes first, and costs $1500, while the latter costs $2500 and covers five years or 75,000km.

Safety

The Volvo XC60 has a five-star ANCAP rating, though the safety authority says the T8 flagship is unrated.

The XC60 received an adult occupant protection score of 98 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 87 per cent, a pedestrian protection score of 76 per cent, and a safety assist score of 95 per cent.

All 2022 Volvo XC60 models come standard with the following equipment: