Volvo shook up the trim-level roster for the 2022 Volvo XC60. This is mostly a result of similar but new engines replacing the T5 and T6 systems from last year.
Instead, we now have the B5 and B6. Both incorporate a 48-volt hybrid system. The top-of-the-line T8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup is unchanged.
Volvo also gave the XC60 a slight facelift, including the grille and front bumper.
A new Android-based infotainment system provides a larger touchscreen, Google Maps navigation, and a voice assistant.
We like the XC60 for its tidy size, stunning good looks, efficient and well-appointed cabin, and high-level technology.
This year’s engine lineup is B5, B6 AWD, Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T8 eAWD, and T8 Polestar.
The actual trim levels are a hodgepodge of grades somewhat changing with each propulsion system. You can’t tell the players without a program. We’ll sort things out as we go.
Power & Fuel Economy
Only available in the B5, rear-wheel drive (RWD) is standard. All-wheel drive (AWD) is a $2,300 option in B5 models but standard throughout the rest of the XC60 lineup.
Regardless of the engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission hustles engine output to the wheels.
In B5 models, a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mates with the hybrid system, producing 247 horsepower.
Using the same 2.0L turbo and hybrid system as the B5, the B6 tacks on a supercharger. It makes 295 hp.
At the top of the heap is the T8 powertrain. It uses the B6 supercharged 2.0L turbo but adds two electric motors. One lands on the rear axle for the eAWD system. The combined system churns out 400 hp in the Recharge T8.
In FWD, the B5 models deliver fuel economy of 23 miles per gallon in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg in combined driving. Opting for AWD drops the numbers a little to 22 mpg city/28 mpg highway/24 mpg combined.
B6 models with standard AWD provide mileage of 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway/24 mpg combined.
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).
In the Recharge PHEV T8, it’s 57 MPGe. Once the electrons exhaust themselves, the mileage is 25 mpg combined.
As of this writing, Volvo says the XC60 Recharge T8 is eligible for a $5,419 federal tax credit.
2022 Volvo XC60 Momentum (starting at $42,650)
The 2022 Volvo XC60 Momentum starts at $42,650.
Volvo only offers Momentum with the B5 powertrain.
However, it offers the Recharge PHEV T8 Inscription Expression grade ($54,250). Other than the higher performance of the PHEV T8 system and eAWD, the content is very similar to Momentum.
Standard are 18-inch alloy wheels and LED exterior lights (headlights with active bending, taillights, daytime running lights, and fog lights with cornering).
Also included are a panoramic moonroof, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, and 10-way power-adjustable front seats.
A 12.3-inch digital-cluster display, a 9-in touchscreen, a 10-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, voice-activated assistant, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless phone charging are standard.
Also included are cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and outboard mirrors.
The driver aids are blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and driver-alert warning.
A few optional packages are available to dress out your Momentum. The $750 Climate Package adds a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and high-pressure headlight washers.
Pony up $2,500 for the Advanced Package with a semi-autonomous driving system, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, a surround-view camera, and more.
Scoring the hands-free power liftgate will set you back $200.
Adding the $1,095 destination fee to the Momentum base price brings the total to $43,745. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $786 per month. See 2022 Volvo XC60 Momentum models for sale
2022 Volvo XC60 Momentum includes:
- Auto-dimming rearview mirrors – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind. It then automatically dims the reflection of those lights.
- 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.
- Driver aids – Included are blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assist, and lane-departure warning.
2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design (starting at $48,800)
The 2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design starts at $48,800.
The listed price is for the B5 R-Design. Moving up to the B6 R-Design with AWD is $55,100. For the Recharge PHEV T8 with eAWD, you will pay $60,400.
The R-Design builds on the Momentum standard content. It adds 19-inch alloy wheels, R-Design appearance accents, Nappa leather front comfort seats, and quad-zone automatic climate control.
Also included are aluminum pedals, a hand-stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system.
All of the Momentum option packages are available in R-Design.
Adding the $1,095 destination fee to the R-Design base price totals $49,895. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $897 per month. See 2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design models for sale
2022 Volvo XC60 R-Design includes:
- Front comfort seats – Covered in perforated Nappa leather, these ventilated seats have power lower-cushion extensions.
- Surround-sound audio system – A 14-speaker 600-watt Harman Kardon surround-sound system tailored for the XC60.
- Quad-zone automatic climate control – It separates the vehicle into four zones, one each for the front driver and passenger and one each for the two second-row outboard seating positions.
2022 Volvo XC60 Inscription (starting at $50,150)
The 2022 Volvo XC60 Inscription starts at $50,150.
The listed price is for the B5 Inscription. Opting for the B6 Inscription is $56,450. Moving up to the Recharge PHEV T8 requires an outlay of $61,750.
Inscription loses all of the R-Design appearance elements but gains some chrome accents.
All of the option packages are still available.
Adding the $1,095 destination fee to the Inscription base price brings the total to $51,245. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $921. See 2022 Volvo XC60 Inscription models for sale
2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered (starting at $64,081)
The 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered starts at $64,081.
This is a special high-performance version of the XC60 PHEV T8 modified by Polestar Engineered Optimisations.
This XC60 T8 high-performance edition has 415 hp and a few performance elements, such as Brembo brakes and a Polestar Engineered chassis.
It also includes the contents of the Climate Package, 21-inch forged alloy wheels, Pilot Assist, a surround-view camera, and adaptive cruise control.
Other features are aluminum pedals, a head-up display, and a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
Adding the $1,095 destination fee to the base price brings the total to $65,176. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest equals $1,171 per month. See 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV T8 Polestar Engineered models for sale
2022 XC60 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.
- Surround-view camera – It provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vehicle.
- Head-up display – A projector on the dashboard at the windshield base displays key driver information on the windshield just below the driver’s line of sight.
