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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 Mazda CX-60 Comparison
Volvo XC60
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Mazda CX-60
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2024 Volvo
XC60
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2024 Mazda
CX-60
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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 Mazda CX-60 G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 568 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$72,990 - $101,390
$60,550 - $88,800
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
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 | ||
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
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.3L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, INLINE 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 233kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 420Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 10.8 | 12 - 15.2 | |
