Gas & Electric Volvos To Make You Think Twice

V60 Cross Country

This tall station wagon is based on the V60 wagon, which is now only sold in $72,000 msrp plug-in hybrid form in the USA. The V60 Cross Country version still starts at $49,750 msrp, however, putting it within reach of more middle-class auto consumers. The V60 Cross Country has all-wheel drive, 8.1 inches of ground clearance, hill descent control, and an off-road mode to help with inclement weather, a perennial favorite in places like New England. It has standard Google suite built in with 4 years of subscription service, a panoramic roof, leather seats, two-zone climate control, air purifier, 18-inch wheels, Apple Carplay, and a high performance audio system with steering wheel mounted controls. The up-market Ultimate trim, $56,095, adds driftwood interior trim, tailored dash, ventilated nappa leather seats, heads up display, four zone climate instead of two, Harman Kardon premium audio with subwoofer, power front seats and 19 inch wheels. The 250 horsepower motor with 48V mild hybrid system has an 8 speed automatic in both trims, with 6.4 seconds 0-60 time.

S60 Sedan

While its platform-mate the V60 Recharge starts at $71,250 msrp, the S60 sedan still starts at only $42,000 msrp, indicating Volvo product planners know something about how much the few station wagon buyers in the U.S. are willing to pay. The entry-level front-wheel drive Core trim includes tailored steering wheel and gear selector, aluminum decor, two zone climate control, panoramic roof, 18-inch wheels, Apply Carplay and Google built-in, and power front seats. Two up-market trims offer goodies such as leather, premium Bang & Olufsen audio, adaptive cruise, parking assist, and air purifier. All-wheel drive is a $2,300 option.

EX30 Electric

The EX30 is an all-electric small SUV, with range up to 275 miles in one charge, starting at $34,950 msrp. It can go from 10% charge to 80% charge in 27 minutes with a DC fast charger. 0-60 time is just 3.4 seconds, which is blisteringly fast for any vehicle, let alone one so inexpensive. Deliveries are not yet taking place but Volvo is taking $500 pre-orders via its website.

XC40 Crossover

Volvo’s compact XC40 SUV is its second best-selling car globally, and it starts at $40,100 msrp. The entry-level Core trim has standard all-wheel drive, 6.1 seconds to 60 miles per hour, a power tailgate, 18-inch wheels cruise control, LED headlights, keyless entry, 8-speed automatic, and seating for five. Plus and Ultimate trims offer features such as real leather seats, panoramic roof, air purifier, Harman Kardon audio, adaptive cruise, and 20-inch wheels. All trim levels have a 247 horsepower turbo-4 cylinder with 258 lb-ft of torque.

XC60 SUV

The XC60 is Volvo’s best selling car globally, and holds its own in a crowded segment against the Porsche Macan and the BMW X3. Competitively priced at $46,450 msrp, the entry-level Core trim includes tailored gear selector and wheel, aluminum trim, all-wheel drive, start/stop engine technology, two zone climate control, panoramic roof, 18-inch wheels, fog lights, 9-inch center display, power tailgate, power driver seat with memory, heated front seats, power lumbar, and keyless entry. The Plus trim, at $52,345, adds leather seats, adaptive cruise, parking assist, and 19-inch wheels. The top of the line Ultimate, $57,795, includes a crystal gear selector knob, Nappa leather, ventilated seats, 4-way lumbar, power passenger seat with memory, graphical heads up display, four zone climate control, Harman Kardon audio, and 20-inch wheels. Volvo has dropped their B6 powertrain, and all trims get the B5 all-wheel-drive configuration with a 2.0L turbo and 247 horsepower. If you need a larger vehicle, Volvo’s XC90 7-passenger starts at $56,000 msrp.

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