2017 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design
All photo credits
- Photo: Volvo XC60 D3 – Frontansicht, 16. April 2011, Hilden by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009-2011 Volvo XC60 D5 Teknik wagon (2016-01-24) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo 2010 XC60 Right Side by Tabercil from Canadian, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC60 D3 – Heckansicht, 16. April 2011, Hilden by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC60 T5 SE interior by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design is a 306-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed geartronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $51,000 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 306 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The XC60 measures 182.8 inches long on a 109.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $51,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $51,995 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L turbocharged and supercharged I4 (VEA) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 306 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 93.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Geartronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.25 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.029 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.457 |
| 5th Gear | 1.221 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.809 |
| 8th Gear | 0.673 |
| Reverse | 4.015 |
| Final Drive | 3.329 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Stabilizer bar |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 38.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.9 in (328 mm) ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 in (302 mm) ventilated |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.8 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 65.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in |
| Front Track | 64.3 in |
| Rear Track | 62.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 20° |
| Departure Angle | 26.9° |
| Cargo Volume | 17.5 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2017 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC60. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 13, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
NHTSA campaign 18V800000
Mar 1, 2017 · AIR BAGS
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
NHTSA campaign 17V127000
Dec 21, 2016 · AIR BAGS
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.
NHTSA campaign 16V918000
Nov 2, 2016 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
NHTSA campaign 16V798000
16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC60
Owner Complaints
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC60 (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 VOLVO XC60. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.