Volvo V60 2018– car dimensions: 4784 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1499 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,865 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin uses a 9-inch portrait Sensus touchscreen as the main control point for audio, climate and navigation. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. City Safety automatic emergency braking is standard and covers vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. Lane Keeping Aid is standard. Blind Spot Information System is standard on many versions. Rear parking sensors are common. front sensors and a reversing camera appear on higher grades or packages. Adaptive cruise and Pilot Assist are typically package or trim options. The layout is clean and the screen handles most functions with some physical buttons retained for basics.
Boot space measures 529 litres with seats up including under-floor storage. Folding the rear seats opens it to 1441 litres. The load floor is flat and the opening is wide, making it straightforward for luggage or gear. A cargo cover is typically fitted.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg on many engines, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits around 410 kg depending on market and specification. The Cross Country sits higher with increased ground clearance and has suspension tuned for light off-road use plus Hill Descent Control.
AWD is standard. It suits mixed road and light trail work without special heavy-duty cooling packages noted in the specs.
The cabin has a clean Scandinavian look with leather seats that support long trips well. Power front seats with lumbar and memory are standard. Dual-zone climate control and CleanZone air quality keep the air fresh. Higher grades add ventilated front seats, power side bolsters, cushion extension, four-zone climate and a panoramic roof that floods the space with light. Heated front seats come standard on many versions while heated steering wheel and rear seats arrive via Climate package.
Petrol and diesel engines return combined figures from around 6.6 l/100 km up to official ranges near 55 mpg depending on market and powertrain.
Service intervals typically every 10,000–18,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Euro NCAP five-star rating for the V60 (2018 test) with 96% adult occupant protection.
Standard City Safety automatic emergency braking that detects vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals.
WHIPS whiplash protection, SIPS side impact system, full airbag suite and lane keeping aid standard.
Fuel use stays reasonable for an AWD estate. Petrol T5/B5 versions sit in the mid-20s mpg combined in US figures while diesels reach higher official numbers around 40–55 mpg depending on test cycle and market. Tank size is typically 60–67.5 litres.
Servicing follows a time-or-mileage schedule of roughly yearly or every 10,000–15,000 miles/km. Oil and filter changes form the base. Brake fluid every few years and AWD Haldex fluid at longer intervals keep the raised chassis reliable. Complimentary early services appear in some markets.
Safety kit is extensive from the start. City Safety with full auto brake, oncoming collision mitigation, WHIPS seats, curtain airbags and stability control are standard. The related V60 scored five Euro NCAP stars in 2018. Later cars add Pilot Assist and BLIS as standard or package items.
Keeping the car means following the service book for warranty. Use the correct low-viscosity oil and genuine filters. The estate body and AWD system reward regular underbody and driveline checks especially if used on rough roads.
Length 4784 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1499 mm, Wheelbase 2875 mm (V60 2018 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volvo V60 Cross Country 2020 Technical Specifications, Volvo support pages.