2023 Volvo V60 Wagon

　　

2023 Volvo V60 Review

byDan FrioReviews Editor

　　Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to zzdcar, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.

　　Maybe more than any other automaker, Volvo is synonymous with wagons. We're talking European-style wagons, mind you, not the massive Country Squires that once roamed America's highways. Volvo wagons from the 1980s symbolized Euro sophistication, a certain aspirational price, and the automaker's obsession with innovative safety features. Today, Volvo offers three wagon models in the U.S., including the 2023 Volvo V60 Recharge. The others, the V60 Cross Country and larger V90 Cross Country, have a taller ride height and a different all-wheel-drive system that give them modest off-road ability. They're reviewed separately here on zzdcar.

　　

Volvo V60 PHEV Insights

Trim:V60 T8 Polestar Engineered

　　T8 Polestar Engineered 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $70,550 MSRP

　　

All Electric Range

　　40 miles

　　EPA Estimated Electric Range

　　The V60 will automatically switch to gas when the electric battery is low.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

Hybrid Parts Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesHybrid batteries are federally mandated to carry at least 8 years or 100,000 miles of warranty coverage from the manufacturer. Batteries that lose capacity more rapidly than expected should be eligible for replacement under warranty. Coverage of additional hybrid components beyond the battery itself will vary by automaker.

　　

Charging at Home

　　5 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

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Cost to Drive

　　$119/mo

　　V60

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　Modified and tuned by Volvo's Polestar Engineered performance division, the 2023 V60 Recharge comes with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive (the gas engine powers the front wheels, the electric motor powers the rear). The combination generates 455 horsepower and up to 41 miles of electric range on a full charge. A sport-tuned exhaust system, sport suspension with Öhlins manually adjustable dampers, Brembo performance brakes, structural bracing, 19-inch lightweight wheels and summer tires help turn all that gas-electric power into performance. Volvo says acceleration to 60 mph takes just 4.4 seconds, making the V60 Recharge not only an efficient wagon with 31 mpg combined, but also a speedy one.

　　With seating for five people and up to 50.9 cubic feet of cargo space (with the rear seats folded), the V60 Recharge is nearly as practical as your typical compact crossover luxury SUV. The V60 Recharge is also the only game in town. There simply aren't any other compact performance wagons left, let alone one with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. If you want to drive something that your neighbors won't have and you'll rarely see on the highway, consider the V60 Recharge.

　　

Which V60 does zzdcar recommend?

There's only one version of the V60 Recharge, the T8 Polestar Engineered. It comes loaded with features but is offered in just four colors: white, gray, silver or black. So pick your shade of conformity. It's like Volvo wants to make doubly sure that your V60 is a total sleeper.

　　

Volvo V60 models

The 2023 Volvo V60 Recharge is a five-seat wagon based on the Volvo S60 sedan. The only available trim level is the T8 Polestar Engineered. It comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine paired with a 143-hp electric motor and 18.8-kWh battery. The combination generates 455 total hp and 523 lb-ft of torque. The EPA estimates it can also provide about 41 miles of electric-only range. Keep reading for our curated list of the V60's standard and optional features.

　　Every V60 comes with:

　　19-inch forged aluminum wheels Brembo brakes with gold brake calipers Sport suspension with manually adjustable dampers Adaptive LED headlights with automatic high-beam activation Rain-sensing windshield wipers Roof rails Hands-free tailgate Remote engine start Keyless entry with push-button start Aluminum interior trim Ambient interior lighting Panoramic glass sunroof Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather and textile upholstery Power-adjustable, heated front sport seats Heated rear seats Gold seat belts Heated sport steering wheel Digital instrument panel 9-inch touchscreen display with integrated Google navigation, music and voice assistant apps Apple CarPlay smartphone integration Satellite radio Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system Wireless smartphone charging Head-up display 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the V60 Recharge and its surroundings for tight parking situations)Since it's a Volvo, the V60 Recharge comes with a number of standard driver assist features such as:

　　Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot) Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

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