Volvo Volvo V60 Sportswagon 2.0 B4P Ultimate Dark 5dr Auto [7 speed]

Information centre
Trip computer
Service interval indicator
Speed sensitive steering
Front and rear park assist
Speed limiter
Adjustable steering wheel force
Volvo on call app
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
E-call
Apple CarPlay
Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
9" centre console touch screen
Wireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging
Bluetooth handsfree system
12.3" Progressive Driver Display
Driver awareness - Blind spot information system with steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision warning and mitigation
Driver assistance (pilot assist and adaptive cruise control)
360 degree surround view parking camera with side proximity sensors
Google automotive services - Enabled entertainment apps, navigation with google maps, voice recognition with google assistant
Handsfree tailgate opening/closing
Volvo cars services with app
Emergency and breakdown call function
Automatic transmission with start/stop and manual change functions
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel remote infotainment controls
Premium sound by Harman Kardon, Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound, Dirac Unison, 13 speakers/600W and fresh air subwoofer
Rear wiper
Body colour bumpers
Front and rear power windows
Roof antenna
Home safe and approach lighting
Variable front intermittent wipers
Roof spoiler
Power front and rear windows
Auto dimming interior + exterior mirrors
Puddle lights
Heated front windscreen
Electric heated folding door mirrors
LED front fog lights
Visible VIN plate
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Colour coordinated auto folding and heated power door mirrors
High gloss black door mirrors and window surround
Front aluminium tread plates
Power glass tilt and slide panoramic sunroof with sun curtain
Active bending headlights with adaptive shadow technology
Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Automatic headlight levelling system
Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Integrated roof rails in high gloss black
High gloss black mesh front grille with high gloss black surround
Rear side wing doors
Dark tinted windows - rear side windows and rear screen
Bootlid/tailgate illumination
Heated front seats
Rear reading lights
Load cover
Centre console storage
Front cupholders
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Front footwell illumination
Heated steering wheel
Front head restraints
Rear armrest with cupholder
B Pillar ventilation
Extended front seat cushions
Load protection net
Flexible load floor and grocery bag holder
A-pillar parking ticket holder
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Bright metal luggage compartment threshold
Glovebox compartment with illumination
Front/rear door pockets and front cupholder illumination
Cargo load hooks
Underfloor cargo storage
Versatile split folding rear seat - 60/40
Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Multi directional lumbar support
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
Luggage compartment illumination
Power passenger seat with memory
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Luggage compartment load hooks
12V socket in front tunnel console and cargo compartment
Power folding rear headrests
12V socket in front + tunnel console and cargo area
Heated rear seats outer positions
4 Zone electronic climate control
Charcoal carpets and floor mats
Single front passenger seat
Front and rear courtesy and front reading lights
Rear footwell and front and rear side step illumination
Advanced interior air cleaner PM2.5
4 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter
60/40 versatile split folding 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
First aid kit
Warning triangle
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Hill start assist
5 x 3 point seatbelts
Power child locks on rear doors
Road sign information display
Run off Road Protection
Run off Road Mitigation
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Power parking brake with auto hold function
Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats
Front seats SIPS airbags
Slippery road and hazard light alert
City safety with steering support with Pedestrian + cyclist + front collision warning with full auto brake and rear auto brake
Locking wheel nuts
Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Key integrated remote control central locking + fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Keyless drive includes keyless entry and keyless start
Care key with user defined top speed
Private locking luggage compartment
CO2 144
Euro Emissions
NOX N/A
CC 1969
Compression Ratio 2040
Cylinder Layout In - Line
Cylinders 4 Cylinder
Fuel Delivery Turbo
Number of Valves 576
Gears 7
Transmission Automatic
Combined 0.00
Urban 44.80
Extra Urban 40.90
Badge Engine CC 1969
Badge Power 197.00
NCAP Rating
Vehicle Homologation Class N/A
0 to 60 mph (Sec) 7.35
0 to 62 mph (Sec) 7.60
Engine BHP 197.00
Engine KW
Engine PS 1664
Engine Torque 300.00
Top Speed 112
Front Tyres 235/40 R19
Rear Tyres 235/40 R19
Spare Tyre TYRE REPAIR KIT
Height 1437
Length 4778
Wheel Base 2872
Width 1916
Fuel Tank Size 60.00
Weight 2240
Roof Load Limit
Towing Weight Braked 1664
Towing Weight Unbraked 750
Number Of Seats 5

Ten Second Review

The second generation version of Volvo's V60 mid-sized estate model continues to find customers. It gets the company's sophisticated SPA chassis, class-leading safety tech and two choices for Plug-in hybrid power. If you're looking at German rivals like the Audi A5 Avant, the BMW 3 Series Touring or the Mercedes C-Class Estate, this Swedish alternative might be a refreshingly different option.

Background

Estate cars. They used to be things you bought to carry around loads of kit. Not any more. These days, most people wanting to do that will buy an MPV or an SUV. Leaving estates to focus almost completely on style and driving dynamics. Which is why compact mid-sized premium-branded wagons like Audi's A4 Avant and BMW's 3 Series Touring can't actually carry much more than the saloons upon which they're based. Now you wouldn't expect Volvo, a solid, traditional brand that pioneered the kind of boxy estate car into which you could fit a fridge (or several), to want much to do with this kind of trendy form over function approach. But you'd be wrong. The Swedish brand actually invented this style-conscious market niche long before the German brands turned up, bringing us the classic P1800E model that Roger Moore drove as 'The Saint' way back in the Sixties. But it took them until 2010 to return to it with the first generation version of their V60 model. That car wasn't quite good enough to significantly trouble its dominant German-branded rivals. But this design, its successor, might well be.

Driving Experience

As usual with Volvo, all the engines on offer are 2.0-litre four cylinder turbocharged units bolted to the brand's sophisticated 'SPA' 'Scalable Product Architecture' platform we've already seen used in the company's XC60, XC90 and V90 models. There's no longer a diesel option, but to compensate, Volvo now provides this car with a B4 197hp mild hybrid petrol unit. There's also a PHEV AWD T6 powertrain option that offers AWD and mates a 253hp 2.0-litre petrol turbocharged/supercharged engine to a 145hp electric motor, the two sources combined offering a total 350hp output. Should you want your PHEV V60 with more power, there's a T8 version with a combined 455hp output. These PHEVs can offer up to 56.5 miles of EAER-rated EV mileage. Whichever V60 variant you choose, as usual with Volvo models, there's a standard 'Drive Mode Settings' system, one of those set-ups now familiar in this segment that can tailor throttle response, steering feel and auto gearshift timings to suit the way you want to drive. Plus there's the option of adding in Volvo's 'Pilot Assist' system. This is a set-up that at cruising speeds of up to 80mph can effectively drive for you.

Design and Build

The original V60 model was quite a departure from the conventional boxy Volvo station wagon shape and this MK2 model continues that trend. To look at, it's very much like the larger V90 estate model that shares its sophisticated 'SPA' architecture. In fact, from a casual glance, you might easily mistake this V60 for its larger stablemate. Get up a little closer though, and you'll find that the front apron is more aggressively styled with this more compact wagon. There's some design inspiration from the XC60 mid-sized SUV in places too. The 'Thor's Hammer' LED headlights for example, though they're a bit more sculpted here, while the front apron is more aggressively styled in comparison to the smooth face of the V90.  Inside, there's much more borrowed from those V90 and XC60 models, the interior boasting Volvo's latest, pared back interior design language with a 9.3-inch portrait orientated touchscreen infotainment system. Plus there's a digital instrument panel, with virtual dials separated by a customisable central space that can display a navigational map, trip computer info or your chosen phone or media settings. Out back, boot space comes in at 519-litres with the rear seats in place, outstripping the Audi A5 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring and the Mercedes C-Class Estate. The rear bench splits 40/20/40 and drops down flat to the floor. Revealing up to 1,431-litres of space if you load to the roof.

Market and Model

If you've looked at the various premium brand rivals targeted by this car, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect here when it comes to pricing. The V60 range sits in the same £43,000 to £58,000 bracket targeted by competitors. There are 'Plus' and 'Ultra' trim levels. The T6 Plug-in Hybrid 'Plus' version starts from around £51,000 - it's around £58,000 for the T8 Plug-in Hybrid 'Ultra'. Safety standards across the range remain class-leading - and most of the features come as standard across the range. The City Safety with Autobrake technology system uses automatic braking and detection systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system on the market to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. In a world first, City Safety now also engages auto braking to mitigate oncoming collisions. The purchase options are innovative too. In certain areas of the country, customers who want an alternative to outright purchase, leasing, contract hire or finance schemes will be offered the opportunity to acquire a V60 using the new 'Care by Volvo' scheme. Here, there's no deposit required and you'll get a two year agreement that also includes use of another Volvo model for up to two weeks a year.

Cost of Ownership

Let's look at the WLTP efficiency stats. The B4 mild hybrid petrol variant most will choose offer combined fuel consumption of up to 44.8mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of up to 143g/km. Both PHEV versions manage up to 352.6mpg on the combined cycle. The T6 Plug-in Hybrid returns up to 17g/km and will offer an EAER-rated all-electric driving range of up to 56.5 miles. For the T8 PHEV, the figures are up to 18g/km and 55.9 miles. That means PHEV variant Benefit-in-Kind taxation of 8% - compared to 33% for the B4. Ultimately of course, we can talk about figures all day but the ultimate cleanliness and frugality of any car has as much to do with the driver as with the automotive engineer. Here, the figures quoted assume that the car is being operated in the most frugally-orientated of the available drive modes - 'Eco' - a setting that gives you a green-tinged gauge you can use to regulate throttle application. Maintenance should also be relatively affordable for a car of this kind, with intervals every year or 18,000 miles. Three or five year pre-paid servicing packages are available to help you budget ahead. With the useful 'Volvo On Call App' remote connectivity system, this V60 can be programmed to autonomously realise when a service is due, then automatically book it for you at a dealership of your choice. Finally, we'll tell you that the warranty is the usual three year, 60,000 mile package.

Summary

Volvo estates aren't what they used to be - and in this case, that's a very good thing. This second generation V60 has found it easier than its predecessor to conquest sales from German rivals. Class-leading safety gives this Swedish contender a tangible advantage over such competitors. So does this V60's high-tech cabin with its more sophisticated infotainment and instrument binnacle screens. You get generally more complete levels of standard equipment too. This is then, a tale of the unexpected. If you're just about to sign for a premium 3 Series or Audi A5-sized estate, then you might want to try one of these before you do. Swede dreams are made of this.

Monthly Rental inc. VAT excl. VAT
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Initial Rental inc. VAT excl. VAT
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Lease Type

Contract Length

Annual Mileage

Initial Rental (Months)

Dynamic chassis Standard (ex. VAT)
Sport chassis Standard (ex. VAT)
Metallic paint Standard (ex. VAT)
Solid paint Standard (ex. VAT)
Special metallic paint £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Retractable towbar £1166.67 (ex. VAT)
Premium metallic paint £812.50 (ex. VAT)
Leather upholstery Standard (ex. VAT)
Tailored wool blend upholstery with contour sports seats Standard (ex. VAT)
3 Spoke tailored steering wheel with chrome trim Standard (ex. VAT)
Nappa soft leather/textile upholstery with contour sports seats Standard (ex. VAT)
Solid - Black Stone Standard (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Thunder grey £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Platinum grey £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Denim blue £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Onyx black £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Vapour grey Standard (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Onyx black £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Premium metallic - Crystal white £812.50 (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Fusion red £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Platinum grey £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Silver Dawn £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Metallic - Bright Dusk £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Bright dusk £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Fusion red £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Silver Dawn £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Crystal white £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Denim blue £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Special metallic - Thunder grey £570.83 (ex. VAT)
Leather - Blond + door panel inserts + Driftwood inlays with blond/charcoal steering wheel Standard (ex. VAT)
Contour sports seats with nappa soft leather/cloth - Charcoal/Dark open grid + Metal mesh inlays + charcoal interior + orrefors crystal gear knob Standard (ex. VAT)
Contour sports seats with nappa soft leather/cloth - Slate/Light open grid + Metal mesh inlays + charcoal/slate interior + orrefors crystal gear knob Standard (ex. VAT)
Leather - Charcoal + metal mesh inlays + charcoal/blond interior Standard (ex. VAT)
Tailored wool blend contour sports seats - Midnight zinc + Midnight zinc/charcoal interior + driftwood inlay + Orrefors knob + Tailored charcoal steer Standard (ex. VAT)
Leather - Charcoal + Charcoal interior + blond headlining + metal mesh inlay + tailored charcoal steering wheel Standard (ex. VAT)
Leather - Blond + blond interior and headlining + driftwood inlay + Tailored leather blond/charcoal steering wheel Standard (ex. VAT)
Nappa soft lthr/textile contour sports seats - Charcoal/Dark open grid interior + metal mesh inlay + Tailored sport steer + Orrefors Crystal gearknob Standard (ex. VAT)
Nappa soft leather/textile contour sport seat - Slate/Light open grid + Light open grid, Charcoal/slate, mesh interior + sport steer, orrefors knob Standard (ex. VAT)
Tempa spare wheel and jack £125.00 (ex. VAT)
Tyre sealant kit and compressor Standard (ex. VAT)
20" 10 spoke Turbine diamond cut/black alloy wheels £625.00 (ex. VAT)
20" 10 spoke turbine diamond cut/black alloy wheels with sports chassis £625.00 (ex. VAT)
19" 5 Triple spoke diamond cut/black alloy wheels Standard (ex. VAT)

Deal Summary

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Important Information

  • Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage
  • Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines
  • All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria
  • Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
  • No ownership option is available on this lease
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Information centre
Trip computer
Service interval indicator
Speed sensitive steering
Front and rear park assist
Speed limiter
Adjustable steering wheel force
Volvo on call app
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
E-call
Apple CarPlay
Driver alert control with lane keeping aid
9" centre console touch screen
Wireless/Inductive Mobile Phone Charging
Bluetooth handsfree system
12.3" Progressive Driver Display
Driver awareness - Blind spot information system with steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision warning and mitigation
Driver assistance (pilot assist and adaptive cruise control)
360 degree surround view parking camera with side proximity sensors
Google automotive services - Enabled entertainment apps, navigation with google maps, voice recognition with google assistant
Handsfree tailgate opening/closing
Volvo cars services with app
Emergency and breakdown call function
Automatic transmission with start/stop and manual change functions
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel remote infotainment controls
Premium sound by Harman Kardon, Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound, Dirac Unison, 13 speakers/600W and fresh air subwoofer
Rear wiper
Body colour bumpers
Front and rear power windows
Roof antenna
Home safe and approach lighting
Variable front intermittent wipers
Roof spoiler
Power front and rear windows
Auto dimming interior + exterior mirrors
Puddle lights
Heated front windscreen
Electric heated folding door mirrors
LED front fog lights
Visible VIN plate
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation
Colour coordinated auto folding and heated power door mirrors
High gloss black door mirrors and window surround
Front aluminium tread plates
Power glass tilt and slide panoramic sunroof with sun curtain
Active bending headlights with adaptive shadow technology
Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights
Automatic headlight levelling system
Automatic LED Headlights + Active high beam incorporating daytime running lights
Integrated roof rails in high gloss black
High gloss black mesh front grille with high gloss black surround
Rear side wing doors
Dark tinted windows - rear side windows and rear screen
Bootlid/tailgate illumination
Heated front seats
Rear reading lights
Load cover
Centre console storage
Front cupholders
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Front footwell illumination
Heated steering wheel
Front head restraints
Rear armrest with cupholder
B Pillar ventilation
Extended front seat cushions
Load protection net
Flexible load floor and grocery bag holder
A-pillar parking ticket holder
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Bright metal luggage compartment threshold
Glovebox compartment with illumination
Front/rear door pockets and front cupholder illumination
Cargo load hooks
Underfloor cargo storage
Versatile split folding rear seat - 60/40
Power driver seat with memory + exterior mirrors memory
Multi directional lumbar support
Illuminated vanity mirrors + ticket holder
Luggage compartment illumination
Power passenger seat with memory
ISOFIX attachment on outer rear seats
Luggage compartment load hooks
12V socket in front tunnel console and cargo compartment
Power folding rear headrests
12V socket in front + tunnel console and cargo area
Heated rear seats outer positions
4 Zone electronic climate control
Charcoal carpets and floor mats
Single front passenger seat
Front and rear courtesy and front reading lights
Rear footwell and front and rear side step illumination
Advanced interior air cleaner PM2.5
4 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter
60/40 versatile split folding 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
First aid kit
Warning triangle
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
WHIPS whiplash protection system - front
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Hill start assist
5 x 3 point seatbelts
Power child locks on rear doors
Road sign information display
Run off Road Protection
Run off Road Mitigation
IC (Inflatable Curtains) - Full Length
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
Stability and Traction Control with Spin control, Engine Drag Control and Corner Traction Control
Power parking brake with auto hold function
Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats
Front seats SIPS airbags
Slippery road and hazard light alert
City safety with steering support with Pedestrian + cyclist + front collision warning with full auto brake and rear auto brake
Locking wheel nuts
Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor
Key integrated remote control central locking + fuel flap with deadlocking system and auto open/close power windows
Keyless drive includes keyless entry and keyless start
Care key with user defined top speed
Private locking luggage compartment
CO2 144
Euro Emissions
NOX N/A
CC 1969
Compression Ratio 2040
Cylinder Layout In - Line
Cylinders 4 Cylinder
Fuel Delivery Turbo
Number of Valves 576
Gears 7
Transmission Automatic
Combined 0.00
Urban 44.80
Extra Urban 40.90
Badge Engine CC 1969
Badge Power 197.00
NCAP Rating
Vehicle Homologation Class N/A
0 to 60 mph (Sec) 7.35
0 to 62 mph (Sec) 7.60
Engine BHP 197.00
Engine KW
Engine PS 1664
Engine Torque 300.00
Top Speed 112
Front Tyres 235/40 R19
Rear Tyres 235/40 R19
Spare Tyre TYRE REPAIR KIT
Height 1437
Length 4778
Wheel Base 2872
Width 1916
Fuel Tank Size 60.00
Weight 2240
Roof Load Limit
Towing Weight Braked 1664
Towing Weight Unbraked 750
Number Of Seats 5

Ten Second Review

The second generation version of Volvo's V60 mid-sized estate model continues to find customers. It gets the company's sophisticated SPA chassis, class-leading safety tech and two choices for Plug-in hybrid power. If you're looking at German rivals like the Audi A5 Avant, the BMW 3 Series Touring or the Mercedes C-Class Estate, this Swedish alternative might be a refreshingly different option.

Background

Estate cars. They used to be things you bought to carry around loads of kit. Not any more. These days, most people wanting to do that will buy an MPV or an SUV. Leaving estates to focus almost completely on style and driving dynamics. Which is why compact mid-sized premium-branded wagons like Audi's A4 Avant and BMW's 3 Series Touring can't actually carry much more than the saloons upon which they're based. Now you wouldn't expect Volvo, a solid, traditional brand that pioneered the kind of boxy estate car into which you could fit a fridge (or several), to want much to do with this kind of trendy form over function approach. But you'd be wrong. The Swedish brand actually invented this style-conscious market niche long before the German brands turned up, bringing us the classic P1800E model that Roger Moore drove as 'The Saint' way back in the Sixties. But it took them until 2010 to return to it with the first generation version of their V60 model. That car wasn't quite good enough to significantly trouble its dominant German-branded rivals. But this design, its successor, might well be.

Driving Experience

As usual with Volvo, all the engines on offer are 2.0-litre four cylinder turbocharged units bolted to the brand's sophisticated 'SPA' 'Scalable Product Architecture' platform we've already seen used in the company's XC60, XC90 and V90 models. There's no longer a diesel option, but to compensate, Volvo now provides this car with a B4 197hp mild hybrid petrol unit. There's also a PHEV AWD T6 powertrain option that offers AWD and mates a 253hp 2.0-litre petrol turbocharged/supercharged engine to a 145hp electric motor, the two sources combined offering a total 350hp output. Should you want your PHEV V60 with more power, there's a T8 version with a combined 455hp output. These PHEVs can offer up to 56.5 miles of EAER-rated EV mileage. Whichever V60 variant you choose, as usual with Volvo models, there's a standard 'Drive Mode Settings' system, one of those set-ups now familiar in this segment that can tailor throttle response, steering feel and auto gearshift timings to suit the way you want to drive. Plus there's the option of adding in Volvo's 'Pilot Assist' system. This is a set-up that at cruising speeds of up to 80mph can effectively drive for you.

Design and Build

The original V60 model was quite a departure from the conventional boxy Volvo station wagon shape and this MK2 model continues that trend. To look at, it's very much like the larger V90 estate model that shares its sophisticated 'SPA' architecture. In fact, from a casual glance, you might easily mistake this V60 for its larger stablemate. Get up a little closer though, and you'll find that the front apron is more aggressively styled with this more compact wagon. There's some design inspiration from the XC60 mid-sized SUV in places too. The 'Thor's Hammer' LED headlights for example, though they're a bit more sculpted here, while the front apron is more aggressively styled in comparison to the smooth face of the V90.  Inside, there's much more borrowed from those V90 and XC60 models, the interior boasting Volvo's latest, pared back interior design language with a 9.3-inch portrait orientated touchscreen infotainment system. Plus there's a digital instrument panel, with virtual dials separated by a customisable central space that can display a navigational map, trip computer info or your chosen phone or media settings. Out back, boot space comes in at 519-litres with the rear seats in place, outstripping the Audi A5 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring and the Mercedes C-Class Estate. The rear bench splits 40/20/40 and drops down flat to the floor. Revealing up to 1,431-litres of space if you load to the roof.

Market and Model

If you've looked at the various premium brand rivals targeted by this car, you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect here when it comes to pricing. The V60 range sits in the same £43,000 to £58,000 bracket targeted by competitors. There are 'Plus' and 'Ultra' trim levels. The T6 Plug-in Hybrid 'Plus' version starts from around £51,000 - it's around £58,000 for the T8 Plug-in Hybrid 'Ultra'. Safety standards across the range remain class-leading - and most of the features come as standard across the range. The City Safety with Autobrake technology system uses automatic braking and detection systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential collisions, and is the only system on the market to recognise pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. In a world first, City Safety now also engages auto braking to mitigate oncoming collisions. The purchase options are innovative too. In certain areas of the country, customers who want an alternative to outright purchase, leasing, contract hire or finance schemes will be offered the opportunity to acquire a V60 using the new 'Care by Volvo' scheme. Here, there's no deposit required and you'll get a two year agreement that also includes use of another Volvo model for up to two weeks a year.

Cost of Ownership

Let's look at the WLTP efficiency stats. The B4 mild hybrid petrol variant most will choose offer combined fuel consumption of up to 44.8mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of up to 143g/km. Both PHEV versions manage up to 352.6mpg on the combined cycle. The T6 Plug-in Hybrid returns up to 17g/km and will offer an EAER-rated all-electric driving range of up to 56.5 miles. For the T8 PHEV, the figures are up to 18g/km and 55.9 miles. That means PHEV variant Benefit-in-Kind taxation of 8% - compared to 33% for the B4. Ultimately of course, we can talk about figures all day but the ultimate cleanliness and frugality of any car has as much to do with the driver as with the automotive engineer. Here, the figures quoted assume that the car is being operated in the most frugally-orientated of the available drive modes - 'Eco' - a setting that gives you a green-tinged gauge you can use to regulate throttle application. Maintenance should also be relatively affordable for a car of this kind, with intervals every year or 18,000 miles. Three or five year pre-paid servicing packages are available to help you budget ahead. With the useful 'Volvo On Call App' remote connectivity system, this V60 can be programmed to autonomously realise when a service is due, then automatically book it for you at a dealership of your choice. Finally, we'll tell you that the warranty is the usual three year, 60,000 mile package.

Summary

Volvo estates aren't what they used to be - and in this case, that's a very good thing. This second generation V60 has found it easier than its predecessor to conquest sales from German rivals. Class-leading safety gives this Swedish contender a tangible advantage over such competitors. So does this V60's high-tech cabin with its more sophisticated infotainment and instrument binnacle screens. You get generally more complete levels of standard equipment too. This is then, a tale of the unexpected. If you're just about to sign for a premium 3 Series or Audi A5-sized estate, then you might want to try one of these before you do. Swede dreams are made of this.

All leased vehicles must be returned fully maintained within manufacturer's recommended guidelines. Below is an estimated cost comparison of what you might have to pay based on your requested contract terms.
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Actual Monthly Cost using our maintenance based on your contract terms
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To potentially save money, have peace of mind and ease of budgeting, choose add maintenance to proceed.

*Figures are a representative example and may vary depending on driving style and conditions please speak to a member of the sales team for more information

Blue Chilli Car Leasing believes all customers should have the opportunity to take advantage of fixed maintenance cover.

So what are the benefits?

  • Planned fixed cost budgeting
  • No unexpected maintenance costs
  • Protection from rising inflation costs

What’s included?

  • Mechanical and electrical repairs or replacements, including associated parts and labour due to fair wear and tear
  • Bulbs, Batteries, Exhausts, Cam belts, Wiper blades, Alternators, Starter Motors
  • MOT tests
  • Premium Branded tyre replacements including valve and balance*

*Some of our partner funders do not cover damage through punctures or vandalism/deliberate damage. Please ask if you require more details.