Getting Hands-On with Volvo's Redesigned 2018 XC60: A Slightly Smaller, More Nimble Luxury Crossover

We're finally getting our first hands-on look at Volvo's redesigned 2018 XC60 and so far, we're very impressed. The XC60 now shares some of its basic architecture with the larger, pricier XC90, and the tangible result is that the 60 feels like a slightly smaller, more nimble version of that big three-row SUV.

The exterior look is familiar, but now the XC60 has a more substantial appearance that comes off like a legitimate luxury crossover. This new design element not only gives the car a more premium feel but also makes it stand out from other midsize SUVs in its class. The Volvo XC60's designers have carefully curated a mix of modern and classic elements to create a sleek, sophisticated look that's both elegant and sporty.

Inside the XC60, we find the same story that has come to define Volvo's approach to luxury: an excellent Sensus system, a roomy back seat, and the Bowers & Wilkins sound system. Of course, all of this is backed up with plenty of premium materials and textures, creating a truly luxurious driving experience. The modern design elements throughout the cabin add to the overall sense of sophistication and refinement, making it feel like the perfect blend of style and substance.

One of the standout features of the XC60 is its safety features. Volvo is likely going to be leading the way in self-driving cars in the luxury category, and the XC60 is no exception. The car comes equipped with cool safety features like Pilot Assist, a new oncoming Lane mitigation system that helps prevent head-on collisions. This kind of advanced technology not only makes the car safer but also sets it apart from its competitors.

For those who want to add a bit of extra attitude to their Volvo crossover, there's a new R design version available. This version is perfect for those who want to stand out on the road without sacrificing style or comfort. The XC60 with an R design exterior is sure to turn heads and make a statement.

In terms of performance, the XC60 gets the same engine choices as its big brother, which means you can get the 316 horsepower turbocharged and supercharged engine in the smaller, lighter XC60. When you do, it's a blast to drive – acceleration is effortless, and there's plenty of power at any speed. The cabin remains quiet even on the highway, making for a smooth and comfortable ride.

One of the things that sets the XC60 apart from its competitors is its ability to handle in the corners. While BMW's X3 might be the only other midsize SUV that can rival it in this regard, the Volvo tops it in so many other ways – especially when it comes to technology and highway comfort. The XC60 feels sharper and more responsive than almost any other car in its class, making it a joy to drive on twisty roads or on the highway.

Another great thing about the XC60 is its versatility. It's at home on open roads, just as much as it is in suburban neighborhoods and crowded narrow streets. In fact, the XC60 feels like it can do it all – unlike some other large SUVs that feel either too big or too small depending on the circumstances.

Starting price for the 2018 Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum is around $42,000, while a top-of-the-line T6 Inscription starts at around $50,000. However, there are plenty of packages and options to choose from, allowing buyers to customize their XC60 to suit their needs and preferences.

Overall, we're thoroughly impressed with the redesigned 2018 Volvo XC60. With its sophisticated design, luxurious features, advanced safety technology, and impressive performance capabilities, it's clear that this car is designed to be a top contender in the luxury crossover market.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe're finally getting our first Hands-On look at Volvo's redesigned 2018 XC60 and so far we're very impressed the XC60 now shares some of its basic architecture with the larger pricier XC90 and the tangible result is that the 60 feels like a slightly smaller more Nimble version of that big three row SUV the exterior look is familiar but now the XC60 has a more substantial appearance that comes off like a legitimate luxury cross over inside it's the same story with Volvo's excellent sensus system a roomy back seat there's the Bowers and wilin sound system and of course all of it is backed up with lots of Premium materials and textures with modern Design Elements it's exactly what you would expect from Volvo only in a slightly smaller package compared to the popular XC90 you also get cool safety features like pilot assist and a new oncoming Lane mitigation system that helps to prevent head-on collisions it's the exact kind of thing that you would expect from Volvo who is likely going to be leading the way when it comes to self-driving cars in the luxury category there's also a new R design version that's for people who want a little bit of extra attitude with their Volvo crossover the XC60 gets the same engine choices as its big brother so yes that means you can get the 316 horsepower turbocharged and supercharged engine in the smaller lighter XC60 and when you do it is a blast to drive acceleration is effortless and there's lots of power at any speed and the cabin remains quiet even on the highway the XC60 feels sharper in the corners than almost any other midsize SUV BMW's X3 might be the only exception but the Volvo tops it in so many other ways especially when it comes to Tech and Highway Comfort one of the Great things about this XC60 is just how versatile it is it's at home on open twisty roads it's just as home in Suburban neighborhoods and crowded narrow streets and even in busy City centers it's the one car that feels like it can do it all unlike some other large SUVs that feel either too big or too small uh depending on the circumstances starting price for the 2018 Volvo XC60 T5 momentum is about $42,000 and a top-of-the-line T6 inscription is $50,000 but there are lots of packages and options in betweenwe're finally getting our first Hands-On look at Volvo's redesigned 2018 XC60 and so far we're very impressed the XC60 now shares some of its basic architecture with the larger pricier XC90 and the tangible result is that the 60 feels like a slightly smaller more Nimble version of that big three row SUV the exterior look is familiar but now the XC60 has a more substantial appearance that comes off like a legitimate luxury cross over inside it's the same story with Volvo's excellent sensus system a roomy back seat there's the Bowers and wilin sound system and of course all of it is backed up with lots of Premium materials and textures with modern Design Elements it's exactly what you would expect from Volvo only in a slightly smaller package compared to the popular XC90 you also get cool safety features like pilot assist and a new oncoming Lane mitigation system that helps to prevent head-on collisions it's the exact kind of thing that you would expect from Volvo who is likely going to be leading the way when it comes to self-driving cars in the luxury category there's also a new R design version that's for people who want a little bit of extra attitude with their Volvo crossover the XC60 gets the same engine choices as its big brother so yes that means you can get the 316 horsepower turbocharged and supercharged engine in the smaller lighter XC60 and when you do it is a blast to drive acceleration is effortless and there's lots of power at any speed and the cabin remains quiet even on the highway the XC60 feels sharper in the corners than almost any other midsize SUV BMW's X3 might be the only exception but the Volvo tops it in so many other ways especially when it comes to Tech and Highway Comfort one of the Great things about this XC60 is just how versatile it is it's at home on open twisty roads it's just as home in Suburban neighborhoods and crowded narrow streets and even in busy City centers it's the one car that feels like it can do it all unlike some other large SUVs that feel either too big or too small uh depending on the circumstances starting price for the 2018 Volvo XC60 T5 momentum is about $42,000 and a top-of-the-line T6 inscription is $50,000 but there are lots of packages and options in between\n"