volvo xc60 Full Overview

Five-year-old extravagance SUVs don't normally look this new, and we want to say the equivalent regarding the inside. However, we should remain positive briefly. Stroll around the 2022 Volvo XC60 and you see the reason why the Swedish automaker has scarcely changed this plan in a large portion of 10 years. This extravagance minimized SUV will look similarly as today, not something you can say pretty much the entirety of its many adversaries. The refreshed Volvo's key changes for the most part work on the XC60, yet after a full MotorTrend test and assessment, we observed a couple of issues even a lovely arrangement of Thor's Hammer headlights can't divert us from. This is what you should know about the 2022 Volvo XC60.

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What's going on This Year?


Park the 2022 Volvo XC60 nearby the pre-revive model, and you might see changed front belt plans the R-Design here sports one new look, and the Momentum and Inscription models get various mods. Gaze at the two XC60s adequately long and you might see minor visual changes in the grille. A few purchasers will see the new wheel plans, remembering the goliath 21s for our 2022 XC60 B6 R-Design test SUV. The coordinated exhaust outlets are gone as well; those filthy lines are currently concealed under the guard.


The XC60's progressions are more than shallow, obviously. Volvo refreshed each XC60 powertrain, giving the Recharge module cross breed model more reach (check those Monroneys cautiously to check whether you're checking the amended model out). The T5 and T6 motors are gone, supplanted by gentle mixture B5 and B6 powertrains. In this XC60 B6's case, complete result comes to a sound 295 drive and 310 lb-ft of force however as we were reminded during testing, track-confirmed speed increase is a definitive measure. Inside the lodge, a clean new plan for the computerized instrument bunch joins a Google-put together infotainment framework with respect to the in an upward direction arranged 9.0-inch focal touchscreen.


Strong and Smooth, however a Bit Surgey


This SUV is better the less you focus on the numbers. That is on the grounds that the 2022 Volvo XC60 B6 can't contend with the section's best on the track. We timed speed increase to 60 mph at 6.5 seconds, totally adequate generally yet behind the opposition. That number matches a 2019 XC60 T5 we've tried, and is 0.4-second behind the fastest speed increase we've tried from a XC60 T6.


Somewhere else in the class, we've tried a 2021 Acura RDX AWD and 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i at 6.4 seconds each, a 2021 Audi Q5 (45 AWD model) at 5.7 seconds, and a 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T AWD at simply 5.4 seconds. Whenever you pay $4,000 in excess of a XC60 B5 AWD model for the additional force of a B6 AWD trim, we might want to see somewhat more oomph. All things considered, we haven't tried the standard XC60 B5 model and are interested where it squeezes in with the general mish-mash. Volvos have never been the fastest vehicles in the extravagance world, and on the road the XC60 B6 feels bounty strong. Truth be told, we'd cherish the eight-speed programmed to quiet down, as it periodically conveys more power than we need.

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The Volvo's as-tried 4,372-pound check weight might have something to do with its just sufficient speed increase it's more than each extravagance SUV referenced above aside from the GV70. Slowing down from 60 to 0 mph required 122 feet, adequate execution yet a couple of feet behind that large number of contenders, with the exception of the GV70 which halted in 124 feet. As you expect of a Volvo during a frenzy stop, the 2022 XC60 felt stable. Notwithstanding, we noted rather observable plunge, intelligent of the body movements we felt in the city. Main concern: You might like the R-Design for its lively styling, however don't anticipate level cornering or the fast and drawing in controlling of the GV70, our 2022 MotorTrend SUV of the Year.


The Volvo did, nonetheless, shock us on the figure-eight course, an exceptional MotorTrend assessment that tests speed increase, slowing down, taking care of, and the changes in the middle. The XC60 B6 AWD's genuine exhibition 27.1 seconds at 0.64 g (normal)- is superior to the last XC60 T5 we tried yet behind the last XC60 T6 we went around the course. The RDX is more slow (27.8 seconds at 0.67-g normal) however the Q5, GV70, and X3 all have the XC60 B6 beat. Once more, however, this Volvo isn't a numbers-vehicle. We liked its brakes, however, as they are not difficult to anticipate and tweak during testing. Street test manager Chris Walton said, "Gentle understeer on the skidpad made it simple to cut a flawless, full bend. By and large, I appreciated it undeniably more than I envisioned I would." Those remarks likewise apply in genuine driving.


Our XC60 B6 test vehicle was furnished with Volvo's air suspension, which assisted with streamlining the ride surprisingly, despite the those huge and alluring 21-inch wheels. In no way, shape or form does it seem like you're riding on a cloud, yet the XC60 isn't brutal, by the same token. That is an unforeseen reward for the individuals who expand control request with a tremendous arrangement of wheels. One tip we have for a future XC60: offer faster proportion controlling at lower paces to make parking garage moves simpler.


B6 Efficiency and That Transmission


We noted sluggish stuff changes in our first drive of the 2022 XC60; the new gentle cross breed's best element isn't responsiveness however the manner in which it makes normal stuff changes less perceptible. That and the stop/begin framework's activity, which is just faintly noticeable in typical driving. What we'd like a greater amount of from this gentle crossover setup of powertrains isn't power-however that would be incredible yet proficiency.

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As a matter of fact, the whole minimized extravagance SUV portion could stand a couple of proficiency upgrades. In the Volvo's case, the B5 AWD model is great for 22/28 mpg city/expressway, not terrible in this section yet not incredible all things considered. The B6 AWD model sits at 21/27 mpg, or about equivalent to the Volvo's speedier contest aside from the engaging Genesis GV70 3.5T, which just oversees 19/25 mpg. As far as driving reach, the XC60 B5 and B6 AWD models are EPA-appraised at 451 consolidated city/parkway miles, really great for this section. Really driving reach implies you have the advantage of time; the Acura, BMW, and Genesis will require additional refueling stops.


Inside Issues


Not awful up until this point, but rather the inside needs refreshing. Volvo's 9.0-inch touchscreen has separated the staff throughout the long term, yet it's beginning to feel dated even before you consider the new-for-2022 Google-based engineering. The screen's limitation and vertical direction implies some satisfied is pushed too coming up short on the dashboard, which isn't great for speedy look perceivability. The back camera, for instance, shows on the base portion of the screen. That causes this 2022-model-year SUV to feel more established a bigger and on a level plane arranged screen at the highest point of the scramble would work better (our 2022 SUV of the Year has a standard 14.5-inch screen). We additionally wish the cutting edge, small stuff tail didn't need two pokes each time you move from park to drive or converse. Here, various isn't better. For the most thorough drivers, even the motor turn over activity could utilize improvement. Volvo's strategy is an actual control you contort on the mid control area, however it's situated a touch excessively far back to be agreeable.


We in all actuality do like the 12.3-inch computerized instrument bunch, which includes a wonderful plan with the guide up front. There's additionally a Calm mode that is extraordinary for the individuals who at times feel screen-and data exhaustion. Yet, that is all there is to it. On the off chance that you're thinking about a 2022 Volvo XC60, you've likely caught wind of the Google-based framework. The more we drove the SUV, the more decidedly we started to contemplate the tech, yet there's actually heaps of potential for refreshes. The framework functioned admirably, with two special cases during our experience with the SUV: once with a voice-order blunder and once with the instrument-bunch map experiencing difficulty finding us. Furthermore, thank you, Google, for incorporating cheesy jokes into the framework; likewise with Mercedes' voice orders, it's a great expansion you would grandstand be able to each time loved ones are ready.

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We anticipate Volvo adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the XC60; as this is composed, the automaker hopes to deliver the Apple telephone reflecting comfort tech mid-2022 as an over-the-air update, and Android Auto after that. Assuming Volvo's upward screen form of CarPlay is in any way similar to Subaru's, we trust it'll offer a split-screen choice to show guide and music information simultaneously. All of this expects Volvo figures out how to convey CarPlay by its objective and Android Auto after that. Google-based route implies getting bearings to neighborhood stores and cafés is similarly however simple as it very well might be in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, yet we will in any case invite those highlights once they're prepared.


Where the XC60 wins back a portion of our approval is its open back seat. Include the shrewd power-collapsing back headrest element, and you have a marvelous mix of tech and usefulness. You're interested about wellbeing evaluations as well, isn't that so? The XC60 procured a 2022 Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS and gets five stars in generally speaking wellbeing trying (out of a potential five stars) from the NHTSA.


All in all, Is the Volvo XC60 a Good Car?


The 2022 Volvo XC60 is a strong entertainer even past the plan. Be that as it may, in a fragment loaded with choices, the Volvo is somewhat less convincing when you consider the sorts of ordinary bothers you may not see until after a test-drive is finished. The 2022 XC60 stays recommendable for its plan, extensive size, and shockingly great ride with 21-inch wheels, however the B6 is kept down by simply satisfactory speed increase at the track and a few inside issues. In the event that those things don't bother you and you can't quit taking a gander at these XC60 photographs, partake in your new Volvo. Simply make certain to drive a B5 model prior to focusing on the more impressive B6.


Looks great! More subtleties? 2022 Volvo XC60 AWD B6 (R-Design) Specifications BASE PRICE $56,195 PRICE AS TESTED $65,890 VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-motor/engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-entryway SUV ENGINE 2.0L Turbo direct-infused DOHC 16-valve I-4 or more long-lasting magnet electric engine POWER (SAE NET) 295 hp @ 5,400 rpm (gas), 13 hp (elec); 295 hp (brush) TORQUE (SAE NET) 310 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm, 30 lb-ft (elec); 310 lb-ft (brush) TRANSMISS