2025 Volvo XC60

Is the 2025 Volvo XC60 a Good SUV?

"The XC60 makes a strong first impression with its sophisticated styling and ultra-comfortable seats front and rear. Do you mind that its smallish touchscreen is a relic compared to the latest screens in this class? That's a key question, and you'll also have to weigh whether you can live with the standard B5 four-cylinder powertrain's subpar acceleration and fuel economy. There's the optional T8 plug-in-hybrid powertrain, of course, which adds serious oomph and nearly 40 miles of electric range, but it also adds five figures to the XC60's price. Overall, the XC60's fundamental goodness helps compensate for its advanced age, but there's no doubt that this Volvo is overdue for an overhaul if you compare it to the class leaders."—Ranked #7 out of 16 Compact Luxury SUVs

Which 2025 Volvo XC60 Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Volvo XC60 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2025 Volvo XC60 B5 (2.0T AWD)

• Base Price: $47,050
• MPG Combined: 26
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 247 
• Torque: 258 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 6.5 sec
• Weight: 4,154 lbs
• Length: 185.4 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

The timelessly stylish XC40 B5 may feel like a "just right" SUV for many shoppers, as it's compact on the outside but roomy on the inside. Its fuel economy is unimpressive, however, and its acceleration isn't anything to write home about either.

2. 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 (Plug-In Hybrid AWD)

• Base Price: $58,050
• MPG Combined: 28
• EV Range: 36 mi
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 455 
• Torque: 523 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.5 sec
• Weight: 4,660 lbs
• Length: 185.4 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

The XC60 T8 PHEV costs a lot more than the regular XC60 B5, but it gives you a lot more, too. With 36 miles of electric range, the plug-in XC60 has enough juice to keep you away from the gas station for weeks, if not months — and in gas-electric hybrid mode, it returns a healthy 28 mpg in mixed driving. Remarkably swift acceleration is another feather in the XC60 PHEV's cap.