

Matt Campbell
2026 Volvo XC60 review
Pros
- Lovely to look at
- Great interior treatment
- Feels plush and cosy
Cons
- Rivals offer dramatically different tech
- Not very efficient
- Showing its age in some ways
23 Days Ago
The new Volvo XC60 is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $54,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $78,490 for the.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (177kW/320Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (179kW/320Nm), 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (158kW/440Nm) and 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (224kW/440Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 XC60 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Good
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The Volvo XC60 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R-Design.


Matt Campbell
23 Days Ago
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2024
$73,990
2026
$74,990
2026
$74,990
2024
$80,090
2026
$81,990
2024
$92,390
2026
$92,990
2024
$101,390
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,627 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,891 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,713 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,774 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 564 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volvo XC60 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2012 Volvo XC60
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The most powerful Volvo XC60 is the undefined which has 242kW of power and 480nm of torque from its 3.0L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volvo XC60 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volvo XC60 is the undefined which weighs 2505 kg (kerb weight).
The Volvo XC60 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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