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2025 Volvo XC60 review
The Volvo XC60 steps into 2025 largely unchanged bar some minor adjustments. Is the T8 PHEV worth the $20,000 spend over the mild-hybrid?
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Josh Nevett
Volvo XC60 vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Volvo XC60
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2024 Volvo
XC60
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2024 Kia
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Volvo XC60 ULTRA T8 PHEV
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 568 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$72,990 - $101,390
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, efficient powertrain
- User-friendly interior technology
- User-friendly interior technology
Misses
- Wrong side of $100,000
- Less cabin storage than rivals
- No real changes for 2025
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
Misses
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 233kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 420Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 10.8 | 10.5 - 16 | |
