Volvo XC60

The XC60 is Volvo’s mid-size luxury SUV. Well-specced, well-equipped and even keenly priced, the Volvo XC...

The XC60 is Volvo’s mid-size luxury SUV. Well-specced, well-equipped and even keenly priced, the Volvo XC60 is quite the all-rounder. The Volvo XC60 is on offer in diesel-automatic form only, although the diesel engine is available in two states of tune.

The Volvo XC60 doesn’t look particularly rugged or outdoorsy; but does have a classy appearance. It&rsquo...

The Volvo XC60 doesn’t look particularly rugged or outdoorsy; but does have a classy appearance. It’s superbly done on the inside and the minimalist dashboard and rich materials give the XC60's cabin a very premium look. The 9.0-inch touchscreen is another talking point but physical shortcut buttons to frequently used features are missed. Like all Volvos, front-seat comfort is excellent. However, rear-seat passengers will find the doors a bit small for convenient ingress-egress and the backrest also a touch too upright for comfort.
Lower-spec XC60s come powered by a 190hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine while higher-spec ones get the same engine in 235hp state of tune. Both feel adequate; but even the 235hp version isn’t sporty. The engine also tends to sound coarse. Sadly, air suspension has been withdrawn for India but the steel springs do the job well enough and deliver a composed ride. Off-road ability is best described as moderate – not that typical vehicle owners will be bothered.