Model Tested: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD Inscription

Engine: 2.0-liter supercharged and turbocharged I-4 plus electric motor, 400 horsepower 472 lb-ft torque (combined)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 26-mpg combined/59 MPGe combined
Base Price: $52,900
As Tested: $71,590
Performance:
Powerful engine, great acceleration
Smooth, pleasant highway ride
Very capable in poor driving conditions


Powerful brakes
Wide range of drive modes: Hybrid (default), Pure (electric priority), Power, AWD, Off Road (below 12 mph), and Individual (driver tailored)
Great head up display
Tremendous safety features including automatic braking, oncoming lane mitigation, lane keeping, driver alert control, blind spot monitor, pedestrian/large animal collision mitigation, and run-off road mitigation
Comfort:
Outstanding front seats with thigh support
10-way power driver’s seat with massage feature

Power lumbar support
Heated and ventilated front seats
Soft headrests
Panoramic moonroof greatly brightens interior
Very thick, heated, contoured steering wheel
Great front seat legroom
Less room for second row, but acceptable
Comfy rear seats
Heated rear seats (3 temp choices)
Wide, folding rear armrest

Tall rear seat floor tunnel
Utility:
Hands-free, height-adjustable, power tailgate
Door handle illumination
Large locking glovebox with cooled compartment
Small rear door bins
Power folding second row seats fold almost flat
Flat cargo deck
Extra storage under deck
WOW Factors:

Superb seats
Great panoramic roof extends behind rear seats
Cooled glovebox
Impressive (but expensive) Bowers & Wilkins audio
Crisp, handsome styling
Very luxurious interior
Whines:
Almost 20K in options including a $3200 stereo
Flimsy seatback cargo nets
Bottom Line:
The 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD Inscription is as loaded with great features as its lengthy name implies. The XC60 hybrid is an impressive blend of safety, technology, style, and luxury. An extensive and expensive option list puts the Volvo on equal ground with established luxury SUVs like Mercedes and BMW.
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