Overview & Reviews

Front-wheel-drive Volvo XC60 trims get new engines for 2015 along with the moniker "Drive-E." The T5 Drive-E has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, while the T6 Drive-E has a novel turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. These engines are paired to an equally new eight-speed automatic transmission. The "2015.5" XC60s (models produced after June 2014) receive Volvo's updated telematics systems (On Call and Sensus Connect) and some changes to standard and optional equipment. Finally, the 3.2-liter engine in the XC60 3.2 AWD will be replaced midyear by a turbocharged five-cylinder engine (and renamed the T5 AWD) on 2015.5 models.

• Superb crash scores
• Supportive seats
• Generous cargo space.
• Distinctive cabin design
• Energetic and efficient four-cylinder engines
• Well-balanced ride and handling

User Reviews:

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  Eds Survey - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By Rosalie Goodsell - May 30 - 4:30 am

  Check in with Edmunds!

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  So far so good - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By Luke Skywooker - August 15 - 4:35 am

  looked at everything in the $35K price range, saw this Volvo Used with 14K miles for $35,300. Beat out Edge and Murano, way less than Audi or X3. Drives very smooth, amazing seats, great acceleration. Didnt like Volvos newer 4cyl engines, too raspy and sounded like they were working way too hard. Went for the 6 cyl. So far very glad. WE are averaging 24 MPG combined for the 30 days.

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  Second Volvo and Even Happier - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By Lisa - July 8 - 2:33 am

  This is my second Volvo and I traded in my Volvo S60 to buy the XC60. I was looking for more space without sacrificing good looks and performance. I love the XC60. Volvo makes a great quality product for a good price. And since the car takes 87 octane and 5 years free maintenance, the cost of ownership is really good. Also the service department at the dealership that I purchased both my Volvos from is phenomenal. The service staff is very professional and always helpful. I would encourage anyone in the market for a car to take a look at the Volvo.

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  All-around Family SUV - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By very41 - May 10 - 12:42 am

  iI never regret to buy this car. There is nothing I disliked about this car! Engine is powerful, handling is more than enough from me (dont usually drive on the rural roads, so dont do sharp turns). Fuel Economy is not a strong suit, but it is well above 22mpg for mine, which is not bad at all for a turbocharged V6 engine. Interior design is elegant, I got black dash with creme leather, also a contrast color steering wheel which I love, the infotainment system is well designed, no stupid touch screen, and I love buttons, its just so easy to use! Also, there are many little features that make you happy about this car, such as the interior lighting while driving and a lot more.

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  Best seats ever, buy this SUV for the seats alone - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By erikn206 - April 7 - 8:05 pm

  Go on one good long drive in this Volvo and youll see why this car is a great deal, being cheaper than luxury cars, but a step up from your standard choices. The seats arent noticeably different from other cars until you get up after a long drive and realize how much better you feel than if you were sitting in a normal car that long. I bought an R-Design for the looks and it has a ridiculous amount of power. I have also driven non-R-design versions and they are also quite good and much cheaper. Note that you do get the occasional false alarm from the forward collision warning system, but Id rather have one or two false alarms then get in a collision.

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  Blood-Blooded Arrow! - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By Grama Jean - November 5 - 8:47 pm

  Purchased my 2015.5 Volvo XC60 in December 2015 as a dealer demonstrator with low miles and Volvo Certified. Absolutely love this vehicle! I had narrowed my search to a Acura RDX or the Volvo XC60 and found the safety features, the nimble and quick handling, sleek exterior design and the straight-forward, understated but more than adequate interior won out in the Volvo. The RDX had a dull feel to it compared to the energy and zip of the XC60 and the rear-end design of the RDX fell short. My gas mileage has been phenomenal using the ECO feature and it has the same getup and go as a Acura Integra I once owned. I have Blind Spot technology and the protection package, both features I find helpful. The cargo area is just what I was looking for and like the idea the seats all lie flat. Most of all it is fun to drive! I keep my vehicles for a long time and put lots of miles on them; 296,000 and 263,000 on previous vehicles (Acura and Nissan respectively) and hope to enjoy the same longevity with my Volvo.

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  First Volvo - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By Calc - June 4 - 6:57 am

  The power and handling is amazing

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  Best car Ive ever owned, best new car experience - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By floridamd - January 28 - 3:30 am

  The more I found out about the Volvo XC 60 the more impressed I was, to the point that I got two. The price was considerably lower than comparable vehicles. The Volvo XC 60 has the most comfortable seats of any vehicle Ive ever driven. Its safety features were top of the line. It had all the options I could get from other vehicles, and more. I listen to educational and music CDs and only with the Volvo could I replay a section I wanted to hear again. This feature used to be available in most vehicles, only Volvo kept it. A customer service rep emails me regularly, making sure all my questions and issues are handled.

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  Utilitarian luxury - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By ToddW - August 14 - 5:35 pm

  We have the Platinum T5 e-drive and its different than any other car Ive been in. The interface for radio and ac and tech is somewhat simple, but the car has fantastic safety tech, and the simple interface is nice. You turn a dial to adjust the temperature, you dont scroll through your touch screen. Turning safety features on and off is simple, there are dedicated buttons, and the adjustments and customizing for those features is made using the screen when youre not driving. I actually bought this for my daughter. I had narrowed it down the Honda/Acura and the Subarus due to their great active safety features, but sprung for the Volvo since its safer and just nicer in a lot of ways. Interestingly, youll find the Subaru scores higher on active braking because it triggers auto braking earlier and stops you completely when approaching a car at 25mph. With this Volvo, youd still hit the car, but at a slow speed. What the IIHS testing doesnt tell you when it compares these systems, is that Volvo uses both radar and a camera. The Subaru uses a camera that can easily be blinded if you are driving into the sun. The Subaru does warn you the collision avoidance system cant "see", but the Volvo simply doesnt get blinded. I prefer that. It is also built a bit stronger, and seats you wonderfully. The honda and acura use "radar" too, and are very nice for the price.

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  Very happy with XC60 T5 after 6 months..... - 2015 Volvo XC60
  By cmvolz - October 3 - 12:01 pm

  We downsized from our XC90 to the XC60 T5. I was apprehensive going from an AWD platform to the FWD. But thus far the XC60 T5 has been just terrific to drive, extremely responsive, fuel economy as advertised and the turbo makes it quite the pocket rocket. Lots of compliments too. Dealer has been great. This is our seventh (7th) Volvo over the years and the XC90 is the most fun Volvo yet.