The sound is superb and befits the Volvo. You receive a 12-speaker Harmon Kardon system with built-in apps like Pandora and Stitcher. On the audio front, Volvo doesn’t mess around. Volvo will replace the current layout with a new and less cumbersome arrangement next year as currently found on the all-new 2017 XC90. What makes it difficult to use is the attendant keyboard - there are simply too many buttons to push - over two dozen - and that’s more steps than what most people want. Yes, it does allow smartphone tethering and provides a Wi-Fi hotspot, it also cleanly and sensibly places information on the color display. I’m not a fan of Sensus Connect, Volvo’s infotainment system. Not quite Ikea-spartan, but certainly not lavishly adorned. Overall, the cabin features an inviting two-tone theme with the seats in a light color and contrasting gray presented elsewhere. And, when you need that room for adult passengers, the booster seats fold within the rear seat, out of sight. Because they’re built in, you’ll never be without them. Consider it a worthwhile investment if you have a pair of youngsters who have outgrown their baby seats and you’re weighing your booster seat options. This is a Volvo exclusive feature and a $500 upgrade. My test model had a pair of child seat boosters located in the outboard seating positions. Instead, Volvo seems closer to Buick - premium, but not lavishly displayed luxury. This is one deficiency that has some critics hesitating to compare Volvo with Europe’s best-selling marques. That said, the cabin’s simplicity means its competitors’ interiors are typically more elaborate. The XC60’s interior is a blend of utilitarianism, clean lines and an excellent fit and finish. What will also appeal is the nearly 70 cubic feet of storage space when the rear seat is folded. Behind the third row seat is 30.8 cubic feet of storage room - that generous space will appeal to families. The front seats are very comfortable and the rear seat delivers as expected. Two of the XC60’s strong suits are seating for five and generous cargo space. Front and rear skid plates round out the look.
A liftgate spoiler, chrome garnish, and a pair of exhaust ports are present. The rear fascia is marked by a pair of signature combination lamps -stylish and long. Along the sides, you’ll find a rising belt line, character lines and lower body trim, and alloy wheels. Oversized headlamps, a narrow lower grille opening, and horizontal LED fog lamps complete the frontal presentation. Figure that all three vehicles offer increasingly higher steps (or ground clearances) on the same platform with the XC60 on top.įront to back, the XC60 is a sleek SUV with Volvo’s trademark logo fastened to the “smiley” grille. On the other hand, the V60 Cross Country is the tall wagon. When it comes to models, the Volvo V60 is the standard wagon. Is it a tall wagon or an SUV? That’s a question you might have in mind when viewing the XC60 for the first time.
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