Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design

The Swedish Volvo XC60 is in the upper end of the crossover vehicle market with an approximately $44,575 price tag. Competition for the XC60 comes from BMW, Audi and Lexus. The T6 R-Design is rated one of the best in its class.

The XC60 base model comes with a 240-horsepower 6-cylinder engine. The T6 R-Design turbocharged 6-cylinder engine has an added feature provided by Polestar which enhances the power to 325 horsepower without compromising the fuel efficiency. The XC60 provides 17 city and 23 highway miles per gallon. The T6 R-Design has a 20 highway miles per gallon. The interior noise level is low with supportive seats, good handling with a smoother ride. The interior as well as exterior provides a very clean look.

As expected from a Volvo, safety features in XC60 are top notch. They include antilock brakes, front side and side curtain air bags, stability control, brake assist, and whiplash protection. It comes with NHTSA five star overall rating as well as “Good” Top Safety Pick rating. Scheduled maintenance as well as wear-and-tear such as brakes is free for five years or 50,000 miles. However, rear visibility has been compromised somewhat and Lane Departure Warning could be annoying to some owners.