2018 VOLVO XC60 in Tucson, AZ

Volvo is renowned for its Scandinavian luxury, responsive performance, and industry-leading safety. The 2018 Volvo XC60 embodies all these and more in an SUV that will change the way you think about sport-utility vehicles. Read on for a few reasons why the XC60 tops its class in nearly every category.

Trim Levels

To call the Momentum trim the XC60's base trim is almost laughable given the full array of features the Momentum contains. The R-Design trim is tuned for sport performance, while the Inscription trim is refined for luxury. All XC60 models come with 19-inch 10-spoke black diamond-cut alloy wheels, chrome trim accents, dual integrated tailpipes, and a panoramic roof, all of which give the XC60 an unmatched exterior appeal. Optional features include heated windshield wiper blades, headlight high-pressure cleaning, and power retractable exterior mirrors.

Engine

Three engine options power the 2018 XC60. The 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine of the T5 models offer 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which estimated fuel economy reaching 22 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. A supercharger is added to the T6 engine package for 316 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, although fuel efficiency dips slightly to 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. For the XC60's maximum fuel efficiency of 26 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, choose the T8 engine configuration that combines the supercharged engine with an 87-horsepower electric motor.

Performance

An eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission with manual mode turns the XC60's wheels, and start/stop technology automatically shuts off the engine in traffic or at traffic lights for improved engine efficiency. The all-wheel-drive system with instant traction automatically monitors road conditions to maximize handling and ride comfort. Enhance the XC60's already impressive ride with the optional four-corner air suspension with Four-C active chassis.

Interior

Leather accents and a charcoal-colored headliner create a luxurious ambiance to the XC60's interior along with your choice of driftwood, matte lime wood, or mesh aluminum inlays. Standard features include four-zone electronic climate control, power front seats with power lumbar support, and mechanical driver and passenger seat extensions for taller occupants. You can add an electronic folding rear headrest, a folding second-row seat, and massaging front seat backrests, as well as heated front and rear seats and steering wheel.

Safety Features

When the ones you hold dearest are your most frequent passengers, you want to surround them with the best safety features. Not only does the XC60 offer the incident-mitigating features you desire in a vehicle, but it provides superior protection in the event of a crash. Among the features Volvo includes to keep you and yours safe are its whiplash protection system, side impact protection, side-impact air bags for the driver and front passenger, reinforced boron steel passenger compartment, head restraints, energy-absorbing interior, and automatic braking after a collision. Volvo also offers cutting-edge safety technology as an available option for the XC60.  While on the highway, the Pilot Assist semi-autonomous drive system with adaptive cruise control system will keep your vehicle within the lane markings and within a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Should the vehicle ahead slow down or stop, the adaptive cruise control will stop your vehicle safely behind it.