2024 Volvo XC60: The Nightmare of the Germans?

Volvo has long been known for their simple, classy, and luxurious products, bringing Swedish elements to the American car market! We recently spent seven days with the 2024 XC60 Recharge and enjoyed our time with it. This article will cover all the details on the 2024 Volvo XC60. Keep reading to find out and watch our full YouTube Review linked at the bottom of this article!

What’s New for 2024?

XC60 is now Dark Theme Exclusive
XC60 is now AWD Exclusive
B6 AWD is gone
Plus+ gets air purifier
Ultimate gets laminated side windows (new 20-in std wheels on Recharge)
Massage now optional on Ultimate
New Black Edition model blacks everything out ($1,100)

Trims and Pricing

MSRP w/ AWD

B5 AWD

Core: $47,100

Plus: $51,700

Ultimate: $57,200

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T8 AWD

Core: $58,100

Plus: $62,600

Ultimate: $68,050

Polestar Engineered T8: $75,450

For 2024, we see quite dramatic price increases, as expected. Keep in mind the T8 Recharge is no longer tax credit eligible.

Air ball and slam dunk

Slam Dunk: The T8 Recharge is a very powerful and practical powertrain

Air Ball: The screen is becoming quite dated on the XC60

Design and Features

Despite having been a while since the XC60 has been majorly redesigned, this model continues to remain stylish for 2024. Some visual updates include the popular Dark Theme becoming standard to maintain a sportier look. There is also an available Black Edition as well. As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences.

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard LED projectors with adaptive abilities
LED Fog Lamps	On B5 models only
Wheels	Various 18-22-inch alloy wheel options
Mirrors	Standard heated, auto-dimming, power folding and BSM
LED Taillights	Standard
Towing Capacity	Up to 3,500 lbs
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard
Auto High Beams
Lane Keeping Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Pilot Assist	Plus+

When it comes to the Interior, the XC60 will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior
Smart Entry	Standard
Seat Materials	Leatherette, Leather, and Nappa Leather all available
Seat Adjustment	Standard: 10-Way Power Adjusting \| Ultimate: Adds 4-way lumbar \| Massage Optional on Ultimate \| Memory Standard
Push Button Start	Standard with a twist knob
Gauge Cluster	Standard 12.3-inch configurable cluster
Head-up Display	Ultimate Trim
Steering Wheel	Standard manual Adjusting \| Optional Heated
Rain-Sensing Wipers	Standard
Wireless Charging	Not available
Crystal Shifter	Ultimate only
360 Degree Camera	Plus+
Dual-Zone Climate Controls	Standard \| 4-Zone on B5 Ultimate only
Seat Climate	Heated Seats: Standard \| Ventilated Seats: Ultimate
Audio System	Standard: 10-speakers. \| Ultimate: 14-speaker Harmon Kardon \| Available: 15-Speaker Bowers and Wilkins
Screen	Standard 9-inch display \| Wired CarPlay and Android Auto \| Android OS with navigation
Mirror	Plus: Auto-Dimming with HomeLink Remotes
Moonroof	Panoramic Roof Standard

The rear of the XC60 offers many options to make passengers as comfortable as possible:

Rear Amenities
Heated Rear Seats	Optional
Climate Controls	B5 Ultimate only
2^nd Row Amenities	Vents and USBs
Tailgate	Hands-Free Power

For in depth details on the 2024 XC60, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

What’s Under the Hood?

Though the XC60 has fewer engines than it used to, the remaining options are unique and practical:

B5: 2.0L Turbo I4 w/ 48v mild hybrid system – 247 hp | 258 lb.ft of torque.
Recharge Extended Range (T8): 455 hp | 553 lb.ft

Pure EV range: 36 miles

Both have an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard AWD. Fuel Economy is as follows:

B5 AWD: 22/28/25 MPG

T8 Recharge: 63 MPGe (2023) | 28 MPG Combined

We hope you have found this overview of the 2024 Volvo XC60 helpful! For a more detailed first look of the XC60, please watch our video below! What do you think of the updated Volvo XC60? Let us know in the comments!