Volvo whittled down the trim count from five to just two for the 2022 Volvo V60. Only the all-wheel-drive (AWD) Cross Country and the V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) T8 Polestar are left standing.
Passenger-car sales have been slumping in the face of the SUV/Crossover onslaught. Station wagons have fared even worse.
The Audi A4 Allroad and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain are the V60’s only real rivals.
We like the V60 for its sultry lines, an abundance of driver aids, standard AWD, and practicality.
Other Volvo models have replaced the T5 powertrain with the mild-hybrid B5. However, the gasoline-only 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder T5 remains the source of propulsion for the V60 Cross Country.
It makes 250 horsepower distributed to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
According to government estimates, its mileage is 22 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg in combined driving.
For the Recharge V60, the same turbo-4 adds a supercharger and two electric motors to create the PHEV T8 powertrain. Volvo attaches one motor to the rear axle creating electric AWD (eAWD).
The same 8-speed automatic tranny rounds out the powertrain that produces a combined 415 hp.
The government has a formula for judging the fuel economy of a vehicle that can operate on battery power alone. It’s called miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe). For the Recharge T8, the government estimate is 63 MPGe.
Using the traditional mpg formula, the estimate is 28 mpg city/31 mpg highway/30 mpg combined. As of this writing, Volvo says all Recharge PHEV T8 models are eligible for a $5,419 federal tax credit.
2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country (starting at $45,700)
The 2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country starts at $45,700.
The standard content includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with active bending, LED fog lights with Cornering, and a power moonroof.
Other features are a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, dual-zone automatic climate control, driver-adjustable power steering, and auto-dimming mirrors (rearview and outboard).
Also included are cruise control, leather seating, 10-way heated power-adjustable front seats, hill-descent control, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, and memory for the driver’s seat and outboard mirrors.
Navigation and high-beam assist are also standard.
Within the infotainment system are a 9-inch touchscreen, a 10-speaker audio system, four USB ports, Bluetooth, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Among the driver aids are forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert with braking. Lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist with steering are also standard.
For $750, you can include the Climate Package with a heated steering wheel, heated rear seat, and high-pressure headlight washers.
Another $1,900, delivers the Advanced Package with a head-up display, Pilot Assist Driver Assistance system, a surround-view camera, and more.
Pony up $2,800 to gain the Lounge Package. It adds quad-zone automatic climate control, memory for the passenger seat, power cushion extending for the front seats, and more.
Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the Cross Country base price totals $46,745. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $840 per month. See 2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country models for sale
2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country includes:
- Adjustable power steering – This allows the driver to dial down the amount of steering assistance the power-steering system provides.
- Leather seating – Adding a touch of luxury, leather covers all the seats, including the 10-way heated power-adjustable front seats.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allows your smartphone to interface with your vehicle. Not only can you access the music on your phone, but you can also send messages, receive messages, make calls, and so forth through your vehicle’s media system.
2022 Volvo V60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered (starting at $67,300)
The 2022 Volvo V60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered starts at $67,300.
The V60 Recharge gets the PHEV T8 powertrain. It also replaces the leather on the rear seat with faux leather, but it incorporates the Cross Country’s Climate and Advanced Packages as standard.
To the Cross Country content, it adds 19-inch forged alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, Polestar Engineered chassis, aluminum pedals, and adaptive cruise control.
A tailored dashboard and gear-shift knob add accent stitching. A 15-speaker Bowers &Wilkins audio system replaces the stock audio system.
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Adding the $1,045 destination fee to the T8 Polestar Engineered base price brings the total to $68,345. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $1,228. Around 1,000 2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs have glass moonroof frames that may not have been adequately bonded to the vehicles’ bodies. See 2022 Volvo V60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered models for sale
2022 Volvo S60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered includes:
- Polestar Engineered elements – These include 6-piston front-brake calipers and a Polestar performance chassis with Ohlins shock absorbers.
- Pilot Assist – This is Volvo’s semi-autonomous driver-assist system that accelerates, brakes, and steers the vehicle under certain conditions.
- Surround-view camera – It provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vehicle.
