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X2
BMW
Classy interior and tidy handling appeal, but the firm ride and compromised practicality donβt …
Upward mobility. It's not an uncommon or unworthy quest in life and it's something Volvo has worked tirelessly to achieve over the past few years.
Not all that long ago, the Swedish brand was viewed very much as a cut-price alternative to the premium German triumvirate of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Well, these days, Volvo isn't simply knocking on the door of that exclusive club β it's partying hard inside.
Of course, when you're no longer significantly cheaper than your rivals, thereβs no excuse for not being as good β and that's the challenge faced by the XC60. Based on the same platform that underpins Volvoβs flagship XC90, the XC60 is almost as wide but it's shorter and several thousand pounds cheaper. It also has five seats rather than seven.
The original XC60 (2008-2016) was a big hit and even picked up our SUV of the Year award. However, this latest model is up against much tougher competition than its predecessor, the best of which includes the Audi Q5, Land Rover Discovery Sport and more recently the DS 7 Crossback.
Is the XC60 up to the challenge? What are its strengths and weaknesses? And which engines and trims make the most sense? Read on over the next few pages for all the answers.
And if you decide the XC60 is for you, then don't forget to check out our new car deals by clicking here. You could save a small fortune without any awkward haggling.
Β£37,770-Β£59,780
Β£34,659-Β£54,757
Β£tbc-Β£tbc/month
Official fuel economy figure
117.8-53.3 mpg
Official emissions rating
139-55 g/km
How much will it cost you?
H-D
How much space is there?
1432 litres
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Name | Starting from | Target price | What Car? rating | |
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Volkswagen TIGUAN ALLSPACE |
Β£29,320 |
Β£27,664 ![]() |
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Porsche Cayenne |
Β£57,205 |
Β£57,260 ![]() |
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar |
Β£45,090 |
Β£44,476 ![]() |
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|
Peugeot 5008 |
Β£27,215 |
Β£25,225 ![]() |
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Alfa Romeo STELVIO |
Β£33,980 |
Β£31,544 ![]() |
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Skoda KODIAQ |
Β£22,575 |
Β£21,214 ![]() |
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Land Rover Discovery Sport |
Β£28,345 |
Β£26,641 ![]() |
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Jaguar F-Pace |
Β£34,720 |
Β£32,820 ![]() |
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Land Rover Range Rover |
Β£79,980 |
Β£77,870 ![]() |
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque |
Β£30,750 |
Β£29,201 ![]() |
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Mercedes-Benz GLC |
Β£38,810 |
Β£34,085 ![]() |
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Mitsubishi Outlander |
Β£25,615 |
Β£24,039 ![]() |
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