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Both Recharge variants can operate up to 19 miles on electric power alone with a full charge and are rated at 26 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined once that all-electric range is depleted. Volvo says the base Recharge will hit 60 in 5 seconds flat, with the Polestar Engineered model knocking a tenth of a second off that time. Total output in Inscription and R-Design models is 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque Polestar Engineered models up the horsepower to 415. Recharge models are equipped with the plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain, which includes a 65-hp electric motor. T6 models feature all-wheel drive and EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 27 highway and 23 combined. The next step up is the T6, which uniquely has both a turbo- and supercharger, boosting output to 316 hp and 295 lb-ft. It’s rated at 22 mpg city, 29 highway and 25 combined with front-wheel drive and 21/28/24 with the optional all-wheel drive.

The base, dubbed the T5, is turbocharged and delivers 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Volvo offers the 2021 XC60 with three powertrains, all of which are based on the same 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine and are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its lower height also makes it easier to load roof carriers and ski racks. This high-riding wagon is mechanically related to the XC60 and despite having less space on paper, the cargo area's longer, boxier shape can be more useful. We'd also be remiss if we didn't mention the Volvo V60 Cross Country. XC60 Recharge models lose about half a cubic foot of rear cargo room due to the placement of the hybrid components beneath the floor. The XC60’s cargo area is similarly one of the largest in the segment, with the Acura RDX being one of the few that surpasses it. We also like that you can get Volvo's unique integrated booster seats. When comparing them back-to-back, however, we've found the XC60 ultimately has more back seat space than the Germans, making it a tad more family friendly. Thanks to their midsize-like wheelbases, these ostensibly compact crossovers offer plenty of people- and cargo-hauling capability. With a wheelbase of just under 113 inches and an overall length of approximately 185 inches, it’s the same size as most of Europe’s luxury compacts, including the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class and Audi Q5. The XC60 is Volvo’s compact crossover, slotting above the smaller XC40 and below the flagship XC90.

But the XC60 is nonetheless impressive, and thanks to its diverse array of powertrain options and versatile tech suite, this luxury crossover offers something for everybody. Its powertrains are also lacking in refinement, with even the 400-horsepower plug-in hybrid model (Formerly the T8 now dubbed “Recharge”) lacks polish despite its robust performance. Wheel size upgrades tend to disproportionately impact ride comfort, and Sensus can be slow to boot up and respond to inputs. Its seats are among the most comfortable and supportive of any luxury car under $100,000, and its Sensus infotainment system is capable and flexible. You won't confuse it for something from Germany or Japan. The XC60’s cabin is uniquely Swedish: clean, modern and at its tastefully adorned best when done up in earth tones and natural wood trim. The 2021 Volvo XC60 may not be the first car to spring to mind when considering European luxury crossovers, but despite lacking the cachet of tier-one manufacturers, it is a solid, safety-first offering with attractive styling and excellent interior design, rising above the mainstream market and rivaling some of the continent’s best.
