2023 Volvo XC60 price and specs, updates detailed

The popular Volvo XC60 has received some running changes for the 2023 model-year, including some new equipment across the range as well as price rises.

UPDATE, 06/02/2023 – Volvo Car Australia has increased the asking price of certain XC60 variants by $1000 amid a wider range price rise.

“During 2022 we, together with the whole industry and others have faced a number of hurdles an example of these being the cost of raw materials and logistics, and as a result needed to realign pricing,” said a Volvo Car Australia spokesperson.

MORE: Volvo Australia raises prices on most models

Following the mildly facelifted range arriving earlier this year, which brought an entirely electrified engine line-up and Volvo’s new Android Automotive-based infotainment system, the MY23 line-up adds power-folding rear headrests and a soft load net across the line-up, as well as new exterior paint options – called Black Stone and Bright Dusk.

All but the base variant also receive an Air Purifier for the cabin and a heated steering wheel as extra standard equipment.

Like the larger XC90, the XC60 range (and the wider Volvo line-up) is moving to a new nomenclature for its trim levels, starting with Plus, then Ultimate Bright and Ultimate Dark – replacing Momentum, Inscription and R-Design respectively.

2023 Volvo XC60 price and specs, updates detailed — **Overseas model shown**

Pricing

2023 Volvo XC60 Plus B5: $72,990
2023 Volvo XC60 Ultimate B5 Bright: $79,990
2023 Volvo XC60 Ultimate B6 Dark: $86,990 (+$1000)
2023 Volvo XC60 Ultimate T8 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid: $101,990 (+$1000)

Prices exclude on-road costs

Powertrains

A range of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid four-cylinder petrol powertrains carry over for MY23.

XC60 B5 models are fitted with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Outputs are rated at 183kW (5400-5700rpm) and 350Nm (1800-4800rpm). Volvo claims the XC60 B5 can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The more powerful XC60 B6 uses the same base 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo but adds an electrically-driven supercharger, referred to as an E-Charger by Volvo. This unit makes 220kW (5400rpm) and 420Nm (2100-4800rpm), dropping the 0-100km/h time to 6.2 seconds.

Finally, the top-spec XC60 T8 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid teams a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and 18.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

The petrol motor makes 223kW (6000rpm) and 400Nm (3000-5400rpm) on its own, while the rear-mounted electric motor develops 107kW (15,900rpm) and 309Nm (0-3280rpm). System outputs are 340kW and 709Nm, and Volvo claims the XC60 PHEV can sprint from 0-100 in 4.8 seconds.

All versions of the Volvo XC60 in Australia are all-wheel drive, and are fitted with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Efficiency

The XC60 B5 AWD uses a claimed 7.6L/100km on the combined cycle, with emissions rated at 174g/km of CO2.

The more powerful XC60 B6 AWD uses 8.0L/100km (combined), with emissions rated at 182g/km of CO2.

Finally, the XC60 T8 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid officially uses 1.6L/100km on the combined cycle, and emits 81g/km of CO2.

Volvo claims the PHEV can travel 77-81 kilometres in electric mode, and consumes energy at a rate of 19.0kWh/100km.

All models are fitted with a 71-litre fuel tank.

Dimensions

The Volvo XC60 measures 4708mm long, 1902mm wide and 1653mm tall, with a 2865mm wheelbase.

Cargo capacity in B5 and B6 models is quoted as 483 litres with the rear seats in use, while the T8 Recharge drops that slightly to 468 litres.

Braked towing capacity is 2400kg for B5 and B6 versions, with the T8 Recharge rated to tow 2250kg.

Servicing and Warranty

Like the wider Volvo line-up, the XC60 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with eight years of complementary 24/7 roadside assistance.

Recharge models are also covered by an eight-year hybrid battery warranty.

Volvo offers three- and five-year service plans for the XC60 range, priced at $1750 and $3000 respectively. Scheduled maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.

Safety

Petrol versions of the Volvo XC60 wear a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on Euro NCAP tests in 2017. Plug-in hybrid models remain unrated.

The XC60 scored 98 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 76 per cent for pedestrian detection and 95 per cent for safety assist.

Standard safety features include:

Adjustable speed limiter
Adaptive cruise control incl. Pilot Assist
- Active lane centring
- Stop&Go function
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Forward and Reverse
- Pedestrian, Cyclist and Animal detection
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic assist
360-degree cameras
Front, rear and side parking sensors
Hill start assist
Hill descent control