2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Inscription
Vehicle Type: SUV Hybrid
89
overall score
Category Ranking: 9
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$62,250
Price as Tested:
$72,840
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Electricity/premium
Fuel Capacity (gal): 18.8
120V Charge Time: 2.7 miles per hour
240V Charge Time: 7 miles per hour
EPA City mpg: 28
EPA Highway mpg: 28
EPA Combined mpg: 28
EPA Combined MPGe: 63
EPA-Est. Electric Range (mi): 35
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [O]
- Advanced Headlights [S]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [S]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
Overall Observations
The XC60 is Volvo’s compact luxury SUV, and the Recharge is its
plug-in hybrid variant, which it gained in a 2018 redesign. The XC60’s
upgraded drivetrain (455 hp) delivers quick throttle response,
strong acceleration, and plenty of low-end torque; a highercapacity
battery increases the XC60’s all-electric range from 19 to
35 miles. Unfortunately, the engine and drivetrain are also noisy, and
charging times are slow using the 3.6-kW onboard charger.
The XC60’s adaptive air suspension strikes a nice balance
between comfort and responsive handling. The brakes feel solid,
and regenerative braking affords the convenience of 1-pedal
driving. Exterior changes for 2022 include revisions to the grille and
rear bumper.
The cabin is spacious, with plenty of room for passengers and
interior storage, and visibility is good all around. Lots of advanced
safety features come standard, including adaptive LED headlights
with auto high beams. But some safety features, such as adaptive
cruise control and a head-up display, require purchasing the
Advance package.
Overall, the XC60 feels sound and solid, as is evident when
opening and closing the doors. But the interior is plain and bland,
and the cloth seating material seems out of place in a luxury car.
Finally, the shifter operation is quirky, and the infotainment system is
not intuitive and difficult to use.
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Strong Points
- • Powerful drivetrain, strong acceleration
- • Good EV-only range
- • Spacious interior
- • Excellent suspension; good balance of ride and handling
- • Good all-around visibility
Weak Points
- • Noisy engine and drivetrain
- • Minimalist, bland interior
- • Non-luxury cloth seating material
- • Slow charging times with 3.6kW onboard charger
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2022
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 4760.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 185.4 / 74.9 / 65.3
Wheelbase (in): 112.8
Number of air bags: 8
Warranty (months/miles): 48/50,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Continental Cross Contact
Front and rear tire size: 255/45 R20
Max towing capacity (lbs): 3500
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Hybrid drive
Drivetrain type: All wheel
Engine/motor: 2.0L I4 turbo
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 312 @ 6,000
Electric motor horsepower: 143
Combined system horsepower: 455
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.70Fuel Efficiency:
7.90EPA Emissions Score:
7.00Acceleration:
7.06Braking:
5.04
Handling:
5.81
Quality and Drivability:
7.66
Ride Quality:
7.61Interior Size:
4.59Easy of Entry and Exit:
7.15Visibility:
8.05Interior Noise:
8.09Cargo Capacity:
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