7.9
2023 Volvo XC60 review
The Volvo XC60 is a smart pick at a sharp price, given most of its rivals have been smashed by significant price rises.
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Scott Collie
2022 Volvo XC60 vs 2024 Subaru Forester Comparison
Volvo XC60
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Subaru Forester
2022 Volvo
XC60
vs
2024 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volvo XC60 PLUS B5 MHEV
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 568 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$38,690 - $50,140
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable, spacious cabin
- Represents solid value in 2023
- Entry engine still packs a punch
Misses
- Not as refined as some rivals
- Starting to show its age in places
- Not all that efficient in the real world
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Climate Pack (+$400)
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Colours Available
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, S/C & T/C MPFI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, S/C & T/C 4CYL | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 233kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 420Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 10.8 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
