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    2012 Volvo XC60

    Used from

    $54,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Volvo XC60

    The 2012 Volvo XC60 is a SUV Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $54,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $78,490 for the R-design.

    There are 4 variants of the XC60 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2011.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (224kW/440Nm), 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (158kW/440Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (179kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (177kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 XC60 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    88.34 - 133.48 kW/t
    66.38 kW/t
    133.48 kW/t
    Boot Space
    495 litres
    420 litres
    575 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.9 - 10.53 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    10.53 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 1,014 km
    667 km
    1,196 km
    Price
    $54,990 - $78,490
    $49,995
    $79,042
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    17 years
    1 year
    22 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2012 Volvo XC60 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volvo XC60

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Child safety seat
      • Number: 2
      • Type: Integrated
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Front: 990
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.5
      • Headroom Rear: 1003
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1377
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1367
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
      • Leg Room Front: 1047
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 924
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1439
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1403
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Volvo Ocean Race

    Adds to Base:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    Teknik

    Adds to Volvo Ocean Race:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from Volvo Ocean Race:
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    R-Design

    Adds to Teknik:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Teknik:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    See all 2012 Volvo XC60 Specs

    2012 Volvo XC60 Dimensions

    1713mm
    1891mm
    4627mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Volvo XC60 Dimensions

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    2012 Volvo XC60 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volvo XC60

    The most fuel efficient Volvo XC60 is the Teknik with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volvo XC60 that uses the most amount of fuel is the R-Design with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Volvo XC60Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.7 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.9 L/100km
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.5 L/100km
    3.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.5 L/100km
    See all Volvo XC60 Fuel Economy

    2012 Volvo XC60 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volvo XC60?

    The Volvo XC60 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Volvo XC60.

    Volvo XC60 FAQs

    The cheapest Volvo XC60 is the Base that starts from $54,990.

    The most expensive Volvo XC60 is the R-Design that starts from $78,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Volvo XC60 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Teknik, Volvo Ocean Race and R-Design.

    The largest Volvo XC60 is the Base which measures 1891mm wide, 4627mm in length and sits 1713mm tall.

    The most powerful Volvo XC60 is the R-Design which has 242kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Volvo XC60 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volvo XC60 is the R-Design which weighs 2505 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volvo XC60 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.