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VolvoXC60 Recharge (2017-)

Available new
Medium/Large SUV
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

£51,051Typical price

Test score

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Volvo’s XC60 range is available both as a mild-hybrid and as a plug-in hybrid, badged X60 Recharge. Launched in 2017 and updated in 2020 and 2021, the XC60 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) boasts a claimed range of 47.8 miles in electric-only mode and fuel consumption of up to 282.5mpg. But do our tests match these claims? Find out in our full Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jun 2023First reviewed by Which?
Dec 2020Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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19 Oct 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

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Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	Yes
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£51,051 - £65,959
Fuel type	Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Tested fuel efficiency	92.3mpg
Length	4,688mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,902mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,120mm
Height	1,658mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	12 m
On sale date	01 December 2020
Lowest pence per mile cost	£18.62

Latest tested engine
Engine name	T6 Inscription AWD Geartronic
Fuel type	Plug-in-Petrol-Hybrid
Capacity and power	2-litre (398hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	71 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel efficiency (mi/kWh)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	18.62p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£107
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	73
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	169
Tested electric-only range (miles)	64 miles
Official fuel economy: WLTP	217.3 to 282.5
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	2250kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	05 July 2022
Test programme	2017

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