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Volvo XC60 2.0 B5P Core 5dr AWD Geartronic Review

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With 247bhp, the B5 can sprint to 62mph in 6.9sec, so it's plenty brisk enough. It comes exclusively with four-wheel drive, which is handy if you live up a slippery lane. 

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Volvo is now a true rival to the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, offering an alternative take on premium executive cars to a rapidly growing fanbase.

After a string of strong launches – notably with the Mk2 XC90 and XC60 SUVs – it struck gold in early 2018 when it launched its smallest SUV, the XC40. When our testers compared the car with its rivals, they concluded that it was the best launch of the previous 12 months, earning it our coveted overall Car of the Year Award.

The good news is that, like many car makers, Volvo now uses the same structure underneath most of its cars – so if they get it right on one model, it usually bodes well for the rest. That’s the case here, with Volvo’s subsequent saloon and estate launches complementing the SUVs and making for a generally extremely appealing line-up.

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Entry-level Core trim is our pick of the bunch because it gives you all the essentials and quite a bit more on top. Climate control, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, wireless phone charging and heated leather seats all come as standard, so you only really need to add metallic paint to help out the resale values.

Entry-level Core trim is our pick of the bunch because it gives you all the essentials and quite a bit more on top. Climate control, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, wireless phone charging and heated leather seats all come as standard, so you only really need to add metallic paint to help out the resale values.

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2.0 B5P Core 5dr AWD Geartronic

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Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor

Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation

Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist

Driver alert control with lane keeping aid

Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights

Versatile split folding rear seat - 60/40

8 speed automatic transmission with start/stop + manual change functions

Power height adjustable drivers seat with lumbar support

Electric adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors

2 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system and pollen filter

Dark tinted windows for rear side windows and cargo area

Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 looks and feels classy inside, plus it's also roomy and well equipped. In short, it's a fine choice. The Audi Q5 is a better all-rounder, though, while the BMW X3 and Porsche Macan are more fun to drive.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all passengers</li> <li>Large boot with lots of clever storage solutions</li> <li>Good fuel economy and running costs</li> <li>All-round comfort</li> <li>High-quality interior finish</li></ul>

We define a large SUV as anything longer than 4.5 metres. These cars aren’t usually particularly cheap to buy or lease, so in return we expect a roomy cabin, a lengthy list of standard equipment and excellent cruising refinement.

A few models in this class are two-wheel drive, but the vast majority have four-wheel drive for at least a modicum of off-road ability.

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