Volvo V60OverviewManufacturerVolvo CarsProduction2010-presentBody and chassisClassCompact executive car (D)[1]Body styleRelatedVolvo S60 (sedan)Volvo XC60 (crossover)ChronologyPredecessorVolvo V70Volvo V50
The Volvo V60 is a compact executive station wagon (estate car) produced by Volvo Cars related to the S60 mid-size sedan. The vehicle was first released in autumn 2010, facelifted in 2014, and is in its second generation since 2018.
The second generation V60 was launched in 2018 based on the Volvo Scalable Product Architecture platform.[2] Both generations feature a “Cross Country” variant with a slightly increased (60-mm / 2.4-inch) ground clearance and ride height.
First generationOverviewManufacturerVolvo CarsProduction2010-2018Model years2011-2018AssemblyDesignerÖrjan Sterner[3]Body and chassisLayoutPlatformVolvo P3 platformRelatedVolvo S60 IIPowertrainEngineElectric motor70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (D5/D6 Twin Engine)TransmissionHybrid drivetrainPHEV (D5/D6 Twin Engine)Battery11.2 kWh Lithium-ion (D5/D6 Twin Engine)DimensionsWheelbase2,776 mm (109.3 in)[4]Length4,635 mm (182.5 in)[4]WidthHeightCurb weight
In February 2014, Volvo unveiled a special version of the V60 called Ocean Race Edition.[8][9] Similar to other Ocean Race Editions that were released in the past, the new models feature unique details such as special alloy wheels and a cargo cover with the route of the 2014 to 2015 Volvo Ocean Race on it. Colour choice was limited to just four colours,[9] one of them being the signature Ocean Race Blue. The interior features special Ocean Race themed detailing and contrast stitching.[10]
In 2013[11] Volvo unveiled a special, limited version of the V60 called V60 Polestar. It is a reworked V60 that was developed by Polestar and went on sale in 2014 in limited markets only.[12][13] Apart from a retuned engine delivering 350PS[14] the car received a wide range of suspension upgrades which included special dampers made by Öhlins,[14] six piston brakes by Brembo[14] and new swaybars.
Cosmetic changes include custom 20″ alloy wheels, a different front and rear splitter[15] and contrasting coloured interior stitching. When first introduced the only available paint colours were black metallic or “Rebel Blue”, later white and silver metallic colours were added.
In 2016, the model year 2017 V60 Polestar received an all new four-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbo engine replacing the old 3.0-litre six-cylinder.
A pre-production version of the Volvo V60 diesel-electric transmission plug-in hybrid was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011. The V60 plug in is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall.[16] The V60 plug-in has a price of around €50,000 (£40,000, US$64,600).[17]
In September 2012, Volvo announced that the first 1,000 units were sold out before the model year 2013 vehicles were delivered to the dealerships. The carmaker ramped up production of the 2014 model year to 5,000 units for 2013.[18] The first 1,000 units of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid were part of a “Pure Limited” edition with electric silver livery. The diesel electric car also has aero designed 17 inch wheels, integrated exhaust tailpipes and a number of bodywork features in glossy black.[18]
The V60 Plug in Hybrid features a six speed automatic transmission and the front wheels are driven by a five-cylinder, 2.4-litre D5 turbo diesel, which produces 215 hp and maximum torque of 440 Nm. The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form of an electric motor producing 70 hp and maximum torque of 200 Nm, powered from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Volvo expects to achieve an all-electric range of up to 50 km (31 mi), and a fuel economy of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (1.8 L/100 km), with carbon dioxide emissions averaging 49 g/km.[16][18][19] The interaction between diesel and electric power is handled via a control system, and the driver has the option to choose the preferred driving mode via three buttons on the instrument panel: Pure, Hybrid and Power.[16]
- In Pure Mode, the car runs only on its electric motor as much as possible. The driving range is up to 50 km (31 mi). Battery range varies with terrain, climate and driving style.[16]
- Hybrid Mode is the default mode whenever the car is started. The diesel engine and electric motor interact to provide a balance between driving pleasure and low environmental impact. Emissions of CO2 are 49 g/km (EU Combined), corresponding to diesel fuel consumption of 1.8 L/100 km. The car’s total range is up to 1,200 kilometres (750 mi).[16][18]
- In Power Mode, the hybrid system is optimised to give the car the best possible performance. The electric motor’s quick torque delivery contributes to the car’s 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.1 seconds.[18]
In April 2014, Volvo announced the addition of an R Design version of its V60 Plug in Hybrid, which features a number of unique interior and exterior features that create a sporty look.[20]
Deliveries began in Sweden in the end of 2012,[21] and in the United Kingdom began in June 2013.[22] As of December 2014[update], sales were led by the Netherlands with 9,707 units registered,[23] followed by Sweden with 1,388 units delivered.[21][24] The Volvo V60 PHEV ranked as the second best selling plug in hybrid in Europe in 2013 and 2014, both times after the Mitsubishi Outlander P-HEV,[25][26] and fell to fifth place in 2015.[27] A total of 19,571 units have sold in Europe through December 2015.[25][27][28]
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid was one of the top three finalists for the 2013 World Green Car of the Year.[29] The car won Car of The Year at the 2011 Middle East Motor Awards.
The V60 Cross Country is the raised variant of the Volvo V60 first introduced in 2015.[30][31] It is sold in both North American and European markets, and comes standard with all-wheel drive in North America.
Petrol engines Model Engine code Year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement Comment 2.0T B4204T6 2011 203 PS (149 kW; 200 hp) at 6000 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1750-4000 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 turbo T3 B4164T3 2011-2015 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5700 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1600-4000 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) I4 turbo T3 B4154T4 2016-2018 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) at 5000 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1700-4000 1,498 cc (91.4 cu in) I4 turbo VEA T3 B4204T37 2016-2018 152 PS (112 kW; 150 hp) at 5000 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1300-4000 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 turbo VEA T4 B4164T 2011-2015 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5700 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1600-5000 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in) I4 turbo T4F B4164T2 2012-2015 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5700 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1600-5000 1,596 cc (97.4 cu in) I4 turbo T4 B4204T19 2015-2018 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4700 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1300-4000 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 turbo VEA T5[nb 1] B5254T12[33] 2013-2018[33] 254 PS (187 kW; 251 hp) at 5400 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 1800-4200 2,497 cc (152.4 cu in) I5 turbo T5[nb 1] B4204T7 2011-2013 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) at 5500 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1800-5000 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 turbo T5 B5204T9 2012-2015 213 PS (157 kW;
210 hp) at 6000
300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at
2700-5000 rpm
1,984 cc
(122.0 cu in)
T5[nb 1] B4204T9 2013-2018 302 PS (222 kW; 298 hp) at 5700 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2100-4500 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 turbo VEA B4204T11 2014-2018 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 5500 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500-4800 I4 turbo VEA T5 B4204T15[34] 2014-2018 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) at 5500 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500-4000 I4 turbo VEA T5 B4204T41[34] 2014-2018 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 5500 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500-4800 I4 turbo VEA B4204T9 2014-2018 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) at 5700 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2100-4800 I4 turbo VEA T6 AWD B6304T4[35] 2011-2016 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) at 5700 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 2100-4800 2,953 cc (180.2 cu in) I6 turbo SI6 Polestar B6304T5 2015[36]-2016 350 PS (257 kW; 345 hp)[37] at 5250 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3000-4750 I6 turbo SI6 Polestar[38] B4204T43 2016-2018 367 PS (270 kW; 362 hp) at 6000 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at 3100-5100 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 turbo VEA Diesel engines Model Engine code Year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement Comment DRIVe[39] D4162T 2011-2012 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 3600 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1750-2500 1,560 cc (95.2 cu in) I4 turbo D2 D4162T 2013-2015 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 3600 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1750-2500 I4 turbo D2 D4204T8[7] 2016-2018 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 3750 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2300 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 VEA D2 D4204T20 2015-2018 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 3750 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2250 I4 VEA D3 D5204T7 2013-2018 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 3500 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2250 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I5 VD5 D3 D4204T9 2015-2018 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3750 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1750-3000 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 VEA D4 D5204T3 2012-2018 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) at 3500 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2750 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I5 VD5 D4 D4204T5[36] 2014-2015 181 PS (133 kW; 179 hp) at 4250 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750-2500 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 VEA D4 D4204T14[40] 2016-2018 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4250 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750-2500 I4 VEA D4 AWD D5244T12 2014-2015 181 PS (133 kW; 179 hp) at 4000 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2500 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) I5 VD5 D4 AWD D5244T17[41] 2013-2015 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) at 4000 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2500 I5 VD5 D4 AWD D5244T21[42] 2015-2018 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4000 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 1500-3000 I5 VD5 D5 D5244T10 2011-2012 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) at 4000 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 1500-3250 I5 VD5 D5 D5244T11 2012-2015 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) at 4000 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 1500-3250 I5 VD5 D5244T15 2012-2015 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) at 4000 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 1500-3000 I5 VD5 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid engines Model Engine code Year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement Comment D6[43] AWD[44] D82PHEV[45] 2013[46]-2014 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) D6 AWD D97PHEV[47] 2016-2018 D5[49] AWD[50] D87PHEV[51] 2015[52]-2018 Second generationOverviewManufacturerVolvo CarsProductionFebruary 2018-presentModel years2019-presentAssemblyDesignerT. Jon Mayer, Maxime Prevoteaux[55]Body and chassisLayoutPlatformVolvo SPA PlatformRelatedVolvo S60 IIIPowertrainEngineElectric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (T6/T8 Twin Engine)TransmissionHybrid drivetrainPHEV (T6/T8 Twin Engine & T6/T8 Recharge) MHEVBattery11.2 kWh Lithium-ion (T6 /T8 Twin Engine) MY2019-202119 kWh Lithium-ion (T6 /T8 Twin Engine) since MY2022DimensionsWheelbase2,872 mm (113.1 in)[56]Length4,761 mm (187.4 in)[56]WidthHeight1,427 mm (56.2 in)[56]Curb weight1,690-2,090 kg (3,730-4,610 lb)
The second generation Volvo V60 is based on the Volvo SPA Platform, like the saloons Volvo S60, Volvo S90, and the SUVs Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC90. It went on sale in July 2018.[57] The V60 is built in both Sweden and Belgium.[58] In the U.S., since 2021, the V60 is only available as a Cross Country model with one gasoline powertrain, dubbed T5, though a Polestar Engineered enhancement is available as an option.[59] Mild hybrid variants were added in 2022,[60] and in 2023, replaced conventional gas engines in the US.[61] In Europe, Volvo offers two gasoline engines, two diesel engines, and two plug-in hybrid powertrains to choose from.[62] Over in Malaysia, the V60 facelift comes in a sole T8 Recharge Inscription variant,[63] with a 2.0 litre turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine with a rear-mounted electric motor. All of this results in AWD and a total power output of 407 PS (299 kW; 401 hp), 640 N⋅m (472 lb⋅ft) of torque and a claimed EV range of 49 kilometres (30 mi).
In the later released long range version, with a bigger 19kWh battery the range increased to over 90 km. [64]
Before 2022, the V60 was available in Momentum, R-Design, Inscription, Cross Country and Polestar trim levels. For the 2022 models, Volvo changed the trim levels to Core, Plus and Ultimate (in increasing order of quality and price). It also reduced the optional extras which can be added to the features specified for each trim level, to allow the production process to be streamlined.
In July 2024, it returned in the United Kingdom in Plus and Ultra trim levels, replacing Core, Plus and Ultimate; these are mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid. [65]
Petrol engines Model Year(s) Power Torque Displacement Comment B3 2020-present 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) at 4800 rpm 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1500-3900 rpm 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 turbo B4 2020-present 197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp) at 4800-5400 rpm 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1500-4200 rpm B5 2023-present 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) at 5400-5700 rpm 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1800-4800 rpm B6 2021-2023 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) I4 turbo/supercharged T4 2019 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 5000 rpm 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1700-4000 rpm I4 turbo T5 2019-2022 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) I4 turbo T6 2019 310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) at 5700 rpm 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2200-5100 rpm I4 turbo/supercharged T6 Twin Engine / Recharge 2019-present 350 PS (257 kW; 345 hp) 590 N⋅m (435 lb⋅ft) I4 turbo PHEV T8 2019-2022 390 PS (287 kW; 385 hp) 640 N⋅m (472 lb⋅ft) I4 turbo/supercharged PHEV[67] T8 Recharge 2022-present 455 PS (335 kW; 449 hp)462 PS (340 kW; 456 hp) 709 N⋅m (523 lb⋅ft) I4 turbo PHEV[68] T8 Polestar Engineered 2019-2022 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp) 670 N⋅m (494 lb⋅ft) I4 turbo/supercharged PHEV[69] T8 Polestar Engineered 2022-present 455 PS (335 kW; 449 hp)462 PS (340 kW; 456 hp) 709 N⋅m (523 lb⋅ft) I4 turbo PHEV Diesel engines Model Year(s) Power at rpm Torque at rpm Displacement Comment 2019-present 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3750 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1750-3000 1,969 cc (120.2 cu in) I4 turbo 2019-present 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4250 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750-2500 I4 Twin-turbo
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