Very Good
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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Volvo XC60 vs Renault Koleos Comparison
Volvo XC60
Renault Koleos
2026 Volvo
XC60
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2025 Renault
Koleos
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Good
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Based on the Volvo XC60 ULTRA T8 PHEV
Based on the Renault Koleos ZEN (4x2)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
71L
114 to 540 km
60L
486 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
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MSRP
$74,990 - $101,990
$34,990 - $48,500
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
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 Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO & SUPERCHARGER, TURBO | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1969 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 340kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 709Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 3000 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
