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2025 Volvo XC60 review
The Volvo XC60 steps into 2025 largely unchanged bar some minor adjustments. Is the T8 PHEV worth the $20,000 spend over the mild-hybrid?
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Josh Nevett
Volvo XC60 vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Volvo XC60
Mazda CX-5
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2026 Volvo
XC60
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CX-5
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Volvo XC60 ULTRA T8 PHEV
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 540 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $101,990
$36,740 - $56,445
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, efficient powertrain
- User-friendly interior technology
- User-friendly interior technology
Misses
- Wrong side of $100,000
- Less cabin storage than rivals
- No real changes for 2025
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
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 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO & SUPERCHARGER, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 340kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 709Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
