Volvo V60 review

The Volvo V60 has a superb driving position. You sit perfectly in line with the steering wheel and pedals, with a comfortable armrest on the door and another between the front seats. The Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes C-Class Estate are less impressive, because they have offset pedals and a bulge in the footwell.

The driver's seat is supportive and has lumbar adjustment, and the steering wheel has a great range of height and reach adjustment. Even entry-level Plus trim comes with an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory and an extendable seat base for better under-thigh support.

It's an easy car to see out of. The V60's windscreen pillars aren't too wide and there are no substantial blind-spots. The rear windows provide better vision than the A4 Avant's more sculpted rear end does, and you get power-folding rear headrests that drop at the touch of a button to give you a clearer view backwards.

Front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera are standard on all models (a 360-degree camera system is standard on Ultimate trim). It’s easy to see at night because high-intensity LED headlights are fitted to every version, with matrix LED headlights standard on Ultimate trim.

Volvo is making quite a name for itself when it comes to great interiors and the V60 is no exception. The materials and build quality are very near to the benchmark A4’s and better than the C-Class’s. You can also option softer Nappa leather upholstery and wood trim finishers that really lift the ambience.