Volvo XC60 · II (SPA)
Generation 2 2017–
SPA-platform XC60: the four-cylinder Drive-E engines (D4/D5 diesels, T5/T6 petrols, T8 plug-in), 8-speed Aisin automatic, optional air suspension and Pilot Assist. The 2021 facelift brought Google infotainment and B-badged mild hybrids. Reliability is generally good; Sensus lag, air suspension and the T8 battery are the things to check.
Photo: Herranderssvensson · CC BY-SA 3.0
Recognition
How to tell it apart
- •Thor's hammer LED headlights, vertical tail lights that run up the D-pillar, concave grille
- •Facelift: smoother bumpers, new wheel designs, Google Maps on the centre screen
- •R-Design has a black grille and dual exhausts; Inscription has chrome and a waterfall grille; Polestar Engineered has gold brake calipers
2021 facelift
- Android-based Google infotainment, revised grille and bumpers, new wheels
- B-badged mild hybrids (B4/B5/B6) replaced D4/D5/T5/T6; T8 Recharge with a larger battery (2022)
- Further 2024/2025 update with a larger screen
Engines
Engines
D3 (2.0 diesel) · 150 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Manual / Automatic · FWD
Entry diesel, FWD; slow in a heavy car.
D4 (2.0 diesel) · 190 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Automatic · FWD / AWD
The volume diesel: 190 hp, AWD common, 8-speed Aisin. Economical and refined.
D5 PowerPulse (2.0 diesel) · 235 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Automatic · AWD
Twin-turbo with compressed-air PowerPulse; quick and torquey. Check the PowerPulse compressor.
T5 (2.0 turbo) · 250 hp
2017–2020
Petrol · Automatic · FWD / AWD
Turbo petrol; smooth, thirsty; AWD common.
T6 (2.0 turbo + supercharged) · 310 hp
2017–2020
Petrol · Automatic · AWD
Twin-charged four; quick; supercharger clutch and oil consumption on some.
T8 Twin Engine (plug-in hybrid) · 390 hp
2017–2021
Plug-in hybrid · Automatic · AWD
Twin-charged petrol plus rear electric motor (407 hp with Polestar); ~40 km electric range. Battery health matters.
B4 (2.0 diesel mild hybrid) · 197 hp
2020–
Diesel · Automatic · FWD / AWD
48V mild-hybrid diesel; the modern volume engine.
B5 (2.0 petrol/diesel mild hybrid) · 250 hp
2020–
Petrol · Automatic · FWD / AWD
48V mild hybrid; petrol B5 250 hp (a 235 hp diesel B5 also existed briefly).
B6 (2.0 petrol mild hybrid) · 300 hp
2020–
Petrol · Automatic · AWD
Turbo + supercharger with 48V; quick.
T8 Recharge (plug-in hybrid) · 455 hp
2022–
Plug-in hybrid · Automatic · AWD
Larger 18.8 kWh battery (~70–80 km range), 455 hp; the current flagship.
| Engine | For sale now | Years | Gearbox · drive | Sought after | Robust | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D3 (2.0 diesel) · 150 hp Diesel · D3 · D4204T9 (VEA) | 52 | 2017–2020 | Manual / Automatic FWD | Entry diesel, FWD; slow in a heavy car. | ||
D4 (2.0 diesel) · 190 hp Diesel · D4 · D4204T14 (VEA) | 194 | 2017–2020 | Automatic FWD / AWD | The volume diesel: 190 hp, AWD common, 8-speed Aisin. Economical and refined. | ||
D5 PowerPulse (2.0 diesel) · 235 hp Diesel · D5 AWD · D4204T23 | 78 | 2017–2020 | Automatic AWD | Twin-turbo with compressed-air PowerPulse; quick and torquey. Check the PowerPulse compressor. | ||
T5 (2.0 turbo) · 250 hp Petrol · T5 | 197 | 2017–2020 | Automatic FWD / AWD | Turbo petrol; smooth, thirsty; AWD common. | ||
T6 (2.0 turbo + supercharged) · 310 hp Petrol · T6 AWD | 63 | 2017–2020 | Automatic AWD | Twin-charged four; quick; supercharger clutch and oil consumption on some. | ||
T8 Twin Engine (plug-in hybrid) · 390 hp Plug-in hybrid · T8 Twin Engine | 95 | 2017–2021 | Automatic AWD | Twin-charged petrol plus rear electric motor (407 hp with Polestar); ~40 km electric range. Battery health matters. | ||
B4 (2.0 diesel mild hybrid) · 197 hp Diesel · B4 | 347 | 2020– | Automatic FWD / AWD | 48V mild-hybrid diesel; the modern volume engine. | ||
B5 (2.0 petrol/diesel mild hybrid) · 250 hp Petrol · B5 | 544 | 2020– | Automatic FWD / AWD | 48V mild hybrid; petrol B5 250 hp (a 235 hp diesel B5 also existed briefly). | ||
B6 (2.0 petrol mild hybrid) · 300 hp Petrol · B6 AWD | 9 | 2020– | Automatic AWD | Turbo + supercharger with 48V; quick. | ||
T8 Recharge (plug-in hybrid) · 455 hp Plug-in hybrid · T8 Recharge | 154 | 2022– | Automatic AWD | Larger 18.8 kWh battery (~70–80 km range), 455 hp; the current flagship. |
Versions
What the badges mean
Momentum / Core
commonbase
2017–
Well equipped as standard: LED lights, Sensus/Google, City Safety, leather.
Inscription / Ultimate Bright
uncommonequipment line
2017–
Luxury trim: Nappa leather, driftwood, chrome, larger wheels, comfort seats.
R-Design / Ultimate Dark
uncommonequipment line
2017–
Sport styling: black grille, sport seats, lowered sport chassis, 19–20 inch wheels. No mechanical change.
Polestar Engineered
very rareperformance model
2019–
T8 with Öhlins dampers, Akebono brakes (gold calipers), Polestar tune.
Options
Options that matter
uncommon
Four-C air suspension
Air suspension with adaptive dampers; the comfort option.
Rear air springs and compressor age; budget accordingly.
rare
Bowers & Wilkins audio
The flagship audio; rare and superb.
rare
Ventilated / massage front seats
Volvo's seats are the best in class; ventilation and massage are rare options.
common
Pilot Assist (adaptive cruise with steering)
Semi-autonomous highway assistance; the long-distance upgrade.
uncommon
Head-up display
Useful; uncommon.
common
Harman Kardon audio
The common premium audio.
common
Panoramic roof
Light and appeal.
common
360° camera
Very useful.
uncommon
Four-zone climate
Rear climate.
common
Heated seats / wheel / windscreen (Winter pack)
Valued in Poland.
common
Keyless drive
Keyless.
common
Electrically folding tow bar
Common; check towing wear.
common
20–21 inch wheels
Visual; costs comfort.
Before you buy
What to know
Strengths
- +Outstanding seats and cabin; class-leading safety
- +Drive-E engines and Aisin 8-speed have proven durable
- +Strong residuals; big supply of dealer-serviced cars
Expensive when they fail
Air suspensionHybrid batteryBowers & WilkinsPilot Assist sensors
Polish market
Well supplied with D4 and B4/B5 Momentum/Inscription from Polish dealers and German imports; T8 cars come from company fleets. Inscription with air suspension and B&W is the connoisseur's spec.
Known weak points
- noteSensus infotainment lag (pre-2021)Slow boot and lag; the Google system on the facelift is far better.Check: Test the screen from cold.
- moderateAir suspension (Four-C)Rear air springs and compressor wear; sagging overnight.Check: Ask for a morning photo after standing.
- moderateT8 hybrid battery and chargingState of health drives value; check range and charging behaviour.Check: Ask for a battery report.
- moderateT6 / B6 supercharger and oil consumptionTwin-charged petrols can consume oil; supercharger clutch noise.Check: Ask about oil consumption.
- noteBrake wear and 12V batteryHeavy car eats discs; 12V battery drain issues on some.Check: Ask about brake work and battery replacement.
- note48V system (B-engines)Occasional starter-generator faults.Check: Ask about 48V warnings.
- moderateImport provenanceUS imports (different spec, salvage risk) appear.Check: Ask for VIN and history.
From the market
Real cars on sale right now
From the market
Engines actually on sale
Grouped from 1736 live listings: what people are selling, at what price and mileage.
| Engine | Share | Typical price | Median mileage | Gearbox · drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.0 Petrol · 250 hp B5 B AWD Plus Dark | 31% | 174 900 PLN | 31 500 km | Automatic · AWD / FWD |
2.0 Diesel · 197 hp B4 D AWD Plus Dark | 20% | 127 900 PLN | 117 600 km | Automatic · AWD / FWD |
2.0 Diesel · 190 hp D4 AWD Inscription | 11% | 93 000 PLN | 174 800 km | Automatic / Manual · AWD / FWD |
2.0 Petrol · 197 hp B4 B Plus Dark | 10% | 135 900 PLN | 78 000 km | Automatic · FWD / AWD |
2.0 Diesel · 235 hp D5 AWD R-Design | 4% | 110 000 PLN | 150 899 km | Automatic · AWD |
2.0 Plug-in hybrid · 455 hp T8 Plug-In Hybrid AWD Ultra Dark | 3% | 229 500 PLN | 22 620 km | Automatic · AWD |
2.0 Diesel · 150 hp D3 R-Design | 3% | 75 900 PLN | 179 990 km | Manual / Automatic · FWD / AWD |
2.0 Plug-in hybrid · 350 hp T6 AWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription | 2% | 159 000 PLN | 60 000 km | Automatic · AWD |
From the market
Price by model year
Typical price and mileage for each model year on sale.
From the market
Most common versions
- B5 B AWD Plus Dark52
- B5 B AWD Ultra Dark33
- B4 D AWD Plus Dark31
- B4 D Plus Dark25
- B4 B Plus Dark25
- B4 B Momentum Pro22
- T6 AWD Inscription21
- B4 D AWD Momentum Pro18
From the market
Equipment seen most often
ESP stability control 96%Rear parking sensors 94%ABS 92%Isofix child seat anchors 92%Bluetooth 90%Traction control 90%Passenger airbag 90%Rain sensor 84%Electric door mirrors 84%Radio 82%Heated door mirrors 82%Front curtain airbags 82%USB socket 80%Leather steering wheel 80%
Our picks
Versions worth looking for
D4 / B4 AWD Inscription with Pilot Assist and air suspension
The calm, complete XC60.
T8 Recharge (2022+) with battery report
The fast, quiet plug-in.