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Volvo XC60

The Volvo that dethroned the 240: more than 2.7 million XC60s sold by 2025.1

Researched October 23, 2026 from 40 sources

Also called

  • Twilight carIts tie to The Twilight Saga: New Moon drew customers to dealers to photograph their children in the XC60.2

At a glance

0250500
134–456 hpPower
0510
4.2–6.8 s0–60 mph
0125250
182–211 km/hTop speed
0400800
300–709 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,796–2,394 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4781112

Engine
Mk1: gas I4/I5/I6, diesel I4/I5; Mk2: 2.0 L I4, mild/plug-in hybrids4
Layout
Front engine; FWD or AWD, depending on version410
Gearbox
6-speed manual; 6- or 8-speed automatic, depending on version4
Built at
Ghent, Belgium (Mk1); Torslanda, Sweden and Chengdu, China (Mk2)4

The story

The XC60 filled the gap between Volvo's wagons and the larger XC90. Its 2008 City Safety was the world's first standard low-speed automatic emergency braking system, helping avoid or soften collisions at up to 30 km/h.13

2007: Detroit previews the XC6020072008: Geneva launch with standard autobraking20082013: Mk1 refresh readies model year 201420132017: SPA-based Mk2 arrives; Japan honors it · Euro NCAP's best overall performer20172018: World Car of the Year20182022: T8 Extended Range delivers 455 hp20222025: 2.7 million sales dethrone the 24020252026: Long-range PHEV targets 200 km electric2026 Volvo XC60 Concept: 2007Volvo XC60 ConceptVolvo XC60, first generation (Y413/Y20): 2008–2017Y413/Y20Volvo XC60, second generation (V426): 2017–presentV426 20062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones426
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YearWhat happened
2007Volvo XC60 Concept
2008–2017Volvo XC60, first generation (Y413/Y20)
2017–presentVolvo XC60, second generation (V426)
2007Detroit previews the XC60
2008Geneva launch with standard autobraking
2013Mk1 refresh readies model year 2014
2017SPA-based Mk2 arrives; Japan honors it
2017Euro NCAP's best overall performer
2018World Car of the Year
2022T8 Extended Range delivers 455 hp
20252.7 million sales dethrone the 240
2026Long-range PHEV targets 200 km electric
  1. 2007

    Detroit previews the XC60

    The concept introduces a glass roof, a new grille and styling cues destined to spread across Volvo's range.4

  2. 2008

    Geneva launch with standard autobraking

    The production XC60 debuts at Geneva. Standard City Safety uses a windshield laser to trigger braking when the driver misses an imminent collision.145

  3. 2013

    Mk1 refresh readies model year 2014

    A revised grille and front lights update the nose; black lower-door cladding disappears, while the cabin gains new materials and a 7-inch display.4

  4. 2017

    SPA-based Mk2 arrives; Japan honors it

    Replacing the 2008–2017 original, the second generation debuts at Geneva on SPA and wins Japan's 2017–2018 Car of the Year.4

  5. 2017

    Euro NCAP's best overall performer

    The Mk2 tops Euro NCAP's 2017 field overall and wins the Large Off-Road class.46

  6. 2018

    World Car of the Year

    The second-generation XC60 takes the overall World Car of the Year title.7

  7. 2022

    T8 Extended Range delivers 455 hp

    Midyear, T8 Extended Range drops its supercharger and gains a 143-hp rear motor: 455 hp, 709 Nm and 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds for Polestar Engineered.8

  8. 2025

    2.7 million sales dethrone the 240

    By June, XC60 sales exceed 2.7 million across the family, overtaking the Volvo 240 to become the brand's all-time bestseller.1

  9. 2026

    Long-range PHEV targets 200 km electric

    September's announced long-range plug-in hybrid promises up to 200 km on a charge; the electric-range figure is preliminary and based on WLTP testing.9

Every generation

  • Volvo XC60 Concept
    Volvo XC60 Concept2007
  • Volvo XC60, first generation
    Y413/Y202008–2017
  • Volvo XC60, second generation
    V4262017–present

Power over the years

From 281 hp to 455 hp in 12 years.

0200400600 2010201220142016201820202022 hp 2010 · 281 hp · T6 AWD inline-six2012 · 134 hp · D3 inline-five2012 · 325 hp · T6 R-Design with Polestar2015 · 304 hp · T6 AWD 3.0-liter six2015 · 306 hp · T6 Drive-E four-cylinder2017 · 190 hp · UK Mk2 D4 diesel2017 · 235 hp · UK Mk2 D5 PowerPulse diesel2017 · 254 hp · UK Mk2 T5 gas2018 · 316 hp · T6 turbocharged and supercharged2022 · 247 hp · B5 48-volt hybrid, replacing T52022 · 295 hp · B6 48-volt hybrid, replacing T62022 · 455 hp · T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range 455 hp T8 Polestar Engineered Extended … 281 hp T6 AWD inline-six
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YearHorsepowerModel
2010281T6 AWD inline-six
2012134D3 inline-five
2012325T6 R-Design with Polestar
2015304T6 AWD 3.0-liter six
2015306T6 Drive-E four-cylinder
2017190UK Mk2 D4 diesel
2017235UK Mk2 D5 PowerPulse diesel
2017254UK Mk2 T5 gas
2018316T6 turbocharged and supercharged
2022247B5 48-volt hybrid, replacing T5
2022295B6 48-volt hybrid, replacing T6
2022455T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • S / SE / SE Lux; Premier / Premier Plus / Platinum

    Standard

    S / SE / SE Lux; Premier / Premier Plus / Platinum

  • Standard

    Dynamic / Inscription

    2017

  • Momentum / Momentum Pro (UK)

    Standard

    Momentum / Momentum Pro (UK)

    2017

  • R-Design / R-Design Pro (UK)

    Standard

    R-Design / R-Design Pro (UK)

    2017

  • Inscription / Inscription Pro (UK)

    Standard

    Inscription / Inscription Pro (UK)

    2017

  • Core / Plus / Ultimate / Ultra

    Standard

    Core / Plus / Ultimate / Ultra

    2023–2025

  • Special

    Inscription Package

    2015

  • Performance

    T6 R-Design with Polestar

    2012

    325 hp

  • Special

    Volvo Ocean Race Edition

    2015

  • Performance

    T8 Polestar Engineered

  • Limited

    Black Edition (SA)

    2024

  • Special

    T8 Beast 2.0

    2023

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Early first generation: extra lamps beside the grille emphasize the nose's V shape.423
  • First generation: a high beltline flares out toward large, sculpted taillights.413
  • Second generation: Thor's Hammer-shaped light signatures in the headlights.424
  • Second generation: a waterfall-style front grille.424

Year by year

  1. 2013 / MY2014

    The first generation gets a revised grille and front driving lights; black lower-door cladding disappears, with tweaked exhaust tips and taillights.4

  2. MY2022 exterior

    Look for a new grille texture, reshaped lower front fascia, new wheel designs and a rear bumper that conceals the exhaust outlets.10

  3. MY2022 infotainment

    Google Maps, Play and Assistant identify the new system; earlier cars used Sensus. The 9-inch portrait screen is physically unchanged.1015

  4. MY2026

    A crisscross grille, darker rear lamps and new wheel designs mark the refresh; inside is a freestanding 11.2-inch screen.425

  5. Announced September 2026

    Restyled Thor's Hammer Matrix LED lights accompany new front and rear bodywork; the cabin gets a redesigned dashboard and door panels.9

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Volvo XC60
    XC60
    Photo of a Volvo XC90
    Volvo XC90

    Volvo XC90

    The original XC60 has a more flowing outline; the contemporary XC90 is bigger and boxier.5

Against its rivals

  • Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro (2009)

    XC60 vs Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro (2009)

    Price as tested lower is better

    XC60$42,250
    Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro (2009)$48,275
    13

  • XC60 vs BMW X3 xDrive30i (2009)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    XC606.5 s
    BMW X3 xDrive30i (2009)7.1 s
    13

  • XC60 vs Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC (2010)

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    XC6015 s
    Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC (2010)15 s
    13
  • Lexus RX350 (2010)

    XC60 vs Lexus RX350 (2010)

    Beer-case capacity

    XC6037 cases
    Lexus RX350 (2010)35 cases
    13

Prices

Value today $11.2K–$58.7K1121

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 2010201520202025 Value today: $11,150–$58,688 2010 · $38,025 · US base, T6 AWD2012 · $40,325 · US base, T6 AWD2012 · $52,675 · US tested, R-Design with Polestar2017 · $41,945 · US base, T5 Dynamic2017 · $51,995 · US base, T6 R-Design2018 · $45,895 · US base, T6 AWD2019 · $42,495 · US base, T5 AWD Momentum2022 · $43,745 · US base, B5 FWD Momentum2022 · $56,195 · US base, B6 AWD R-Design2022 · $71,095 · US base, T8 Polestar Engineered ER 2010 · $38,025 · US T6 AWD base, 2010 model year 2025 · $13,005 · 2015 T6 AWD Platinum, Polestar, 123k miles, BaT2025 · $17,000 · 2013 T6 AWD Premier Plus, 34k miles, BaT2025 · $9,700 · 2010 T6 AWD, R-Design package, 79k miles, BaT2025 · $8,200 · 2016 T5 Premier, 72k miles, BaT2025 · $12,000 · 2012 T6 AWD Platinum R-Design, 70k miles, BaT2025 · $8,500 · 2015 T6 AWD R-Design, 109k miles, BaT2026 · $11,250 · 2012 3.2 AWD, 78k miles, BaT2026 · $12,000 · 2014 3.2 Platinum, 79k miles, BaT2026 · $31,750 · 2018 T6 AWD Inscription, 18k miles, BaT2026 · $6,302 · 2011 3.2 AWD, 98k miles, BaT $31.8K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2010Launch price$38,025US T6 AWD base, 2010 model year
2010Price when new$38,025US base, T6 AWD
2012Price when new$40,325US base, T6 AWD
2012Price when new$52,675US tested, R-Design with Polestar
2017Price when new$41,945US base, T5 Dynamic
2017Price when new$51,995US base, T6 R-Design
2018Price when new$45,895US base, T6 AWD
2019Price when new$42,495US base, T5 AWD Momentum
2022Price when new$43,745US base, B5 FWD Momentum
2022Price when new$56,195US base, B6 AWD R-Design
2022Price when new$71,095US base, T8 Polestar Engineered ER
2025Auction sale$13,0052015 T6 AWD Platinum, Polestar, 123k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$17,0002013 T6 AWD Premier Plus, 34k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$9,7002010 T6 AWD, R-Design package, 79k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$8,2002016 T5 Premier, 72k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$12,0002012 T6 AWD Platinum R-Design, 70k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$8,5002015 T6 AWD R-Design, 109k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$11,2502012 3.2 AWD, 78k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$12,0002014 3.2 Platinum, 79k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$31,7502018 T6 AWD Inscription, 18k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$6,3022011 3.2 AWD, 98k miles, BaT
2026Value today$11,150–$58,688

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Japan, world and Euro NCAP crowns”
    • “2.7 million sales dethroned the 240”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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  18. No Reserve: 34k-Mile 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Premier Plus for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $17,000 on June 25, 2025 (Lot #197,909) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  19. No Reserve: 2015 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Platinum for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,005 on May 6, 2025 (Lot #190,545) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  34. No Reserve: 2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,302 on May 28, 2026 (Lot #244,977) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  36. No Reserve: 2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,250 on October 7, 2026 (Lot #267,156) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. No Reserve: 2014 Volvo XC60 3.2 Platinum for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,000 on August 25, 2026 (Lot #259,551) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  40. No Reserve: 2015 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD R-Design for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,500 on October 9, 2025 (Lot #214,073) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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