The 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic,New high-performance Polestar Engineered variant.T8 hybrid model gets small increase in EV range.12.3-inch digital dash display is now standard.
Pros Elegant interior and exterior styling Spacious second- and third-row seating for a midsize SUV Many standard safety technology features Available as a plug-in hybrid
Cons Not as fun to drive as most competitors Not as quiet as other cabins in the segment T8 Hybrid has touchy brakes that are hard to modulate
The 2020 Volvo XC60 ranked #6 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Volvo XC60 has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 16 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Posh interior with incredibly comfortable seats Lots of standard driver assistance features Good gas mileage Smooth ride
Cons Rivals are more agile and fun to drive
The 2019 Volvo XC60 is the full picture: advanced powertrains, gorgeous interior, subtle exterior.
Pros New, affordable front-wheel drive offering Gorgeous interior Competent powertrains Standard advanced safety features Logical and sharp touchscreen
Cons Can get pricey quickly Not especially fuel efficient without a plug Requires premium fuel It’s not in our driveway now
BMW's second full-electric car is a little more 'normal', a pragmatic EV that can go a long way on a charge
Pros Goes a long way, quietly on relatively little electricity
Cons Doesn't explore electric packaging possibilities. Not 4WD
The BMW iX3 is good to drive and practical, with a better range than rivals, namely the Audi E-tron and Mercedes EQC. It also has a fab infotainment system and a smart interior, so it’s a fine buy if you’re looking for a big electric SUV.
Pros Longer range than most direct rivals Great infotainment system Comparatively well priced
Cons Not as fast as rivals Audi E-tron is quieter Tesla Model 3 has a longer range and faster charging
Pros Drives like a BMW should Looks won't alienate EV newbies Impressive range and performance
Cons High price and costly options No lower-powered versions Facelift models have already appeared
