{"id":2777,"date":"2025-09-06T08:03:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T22:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2777"},"modified":"2025-08-29T00:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:58:57","slug":"review-2025-volvo-v60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-volvo-v60\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 VOLVO V60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\"><strong>2025 VOLVO V60<\/strong><\/a> is the sensible Swede that still knows how to have a good time. In Australia it arrives in V60 Cross Country B5 mild-hybrid form, a raised wagon with all-wheel drive, proper long-distance comfort, and a cabin that feels like a Scandi living room with Google smarts baked in. It is rare, a little niche, and all the more charming for it. If you want SUV usefulness without an SUV, this is your loophole.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"498\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"507\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"559\">Plush ride and quiet cabin on coarse-chip roads<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"626\">Thoughtful interior storage, huge boot, easy child-seat access<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"688\">Google built-in works cleanly with voice control and maps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"698\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"698\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"759\">Only the B5 mild-hybrid is offered locally, no PHEV here<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"820\">Pricing now overlaps premium wagons and well-spec\u2019d SUVs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"919\">Run-out status means limited colour\/spec choice at dealers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1512\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1895\">In Australia the <strong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1554\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\">2025 Volvo V60<\/a> price<\/strong> starts at <strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1597\">$74,990 before on-road costs<\/strong> for the Ultra B5 Cross Country MHEV. Expect drive-away to tip into the low-$80,000 bracket depending on state charges. Note that Volvo Australia has confirmed the V60 Cross Country is ending locally once remaining stock is sold, so availability varies by dealer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1920\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2396\">The <strong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1952\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\">2025 Volvo V60<\/a> features<\/strong> a 2.0-litre turbo four with a 48-volt system (B5), good for <strong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2034\">183 kW and 350 Nm<\/strong>, driving all four wheels through an eight-speed auto. It feels relaxed rather than racy, with a clean, linear shove that suits long runs and wet-weather confidence. Ground clearance sits at a handy <strong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2243\">197 mm<\/strong>, so gravel driveways and campsite tracks are no stress. Official combined fuel use is <strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2346\">7.3 L\/100 km<\/strong> on premium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2893\">Inside, the <strong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2437\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\">2025 Volvo V60<\/a> interior<\/strong> nails the brand\u2019s calm vibe: supportive seats, clear sight-lines and an airy glasshouse. The star is <strong data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2558\">Google built-in<\/strong>. You get Google Maps, Google Assistant and Play Store apps natively in the car, which means natural voice navigation, reliable traffic routing and less phone faffing. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported too. The optional Harman Kardon or Bowers &amp; Wilkins audio brings the lounge to life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"3223\">Practicality remains a Volvo calling card. The <strong data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2962\">boot is enormous<\/strong> for the class: <strong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3017\">648 L seats up, 1,431 L seats folded<\/strong>. The load bay is square, the floor is flat, and there are tie-downs plus a bag hook that saves your takeaway from a tragic tip-over. Braked towing is rated to 1,800 kg.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3233\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3920\">Volvo\u2019s safety reputation is not a marketing line. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\"><strong>V60<\/strong><\/a> range holds a <strong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3333\">five-star ANCAP rating<\/strong> (tested in 2019 for S60\/V60), and the Cross Country carries the same fundamental structure and protection. Beyond the stars, you get city and highway AEB, lane keeping aid, blind-spot assist with steering support, rear cross-traffic alert, and Pilot Assist adaptive cruise with lane centring. Recent global software recalls have targeted items like reversing cameras and brake control calibration; Australia has issued guidance and VIN look-ups, with fixes delivered over-the-air or at dealers. Always check any car\u2019s recall status before delivery.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3937\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4378\">The B5 mild-hybrid drinks <strong data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3974\">95 RON<\/strong> and lists <strong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4001\">7.3 L\/100 km<\/strong> combined; real-world sits a touch higher on suburban duties. Servicing is every <strong data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4105\">12 months\/15,000 km<\/strong>. Volvo\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4156\">5-year Genuine Service Plan is $3,870<\/strong> for the V60 Cross Country, and the brand backs the car with a <strong data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4252\">5-year, unlimited-km warranty<\/strong> and roadside assist. Tyres are 19-inch on most cars; budget accordingly when replacing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4411\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"5146\">If you are wagon-curious, rivals are few. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-3\"><strong data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4478\">BMW 3 Series Touring<\/strong><\/a> is available and sharp to drive but pricier to enter, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-3\"><strong>330i<\/strong><\/a> range from <strong data-start=\"4558\" data-end=\"4583\">$89,900 plus on-roads<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4607\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-superb\">Skoda Superb<\/a> wagon<\/strong> brings huge space and starts at <strong data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4662\">$74,990 drive-away <\/strong>in Sportline trim, undercutting on-road cost for similar footprint. <strong data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"4750\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/audi-a4\">Audi A4<\/a> Allroad<\/strong> sits near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\"><strong>V60<\/strong><\/a> on spec and price, though local stock and timing flutter with model-year changes. If you are wagon-friendly but badge-agnostic, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/subaru-outback\"><strong data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4928\">Subaru Outback Touring XT<\/strong><\/a> offers grunt and utility from the high-$50,000 bracket, though it is not a luxury interior. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\"><strong>V60<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s appeal is its luxury ambience and calmer ride in a segment that is disappearing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"5146\">2025 Volvo V60: Swedish Wagon With SUV-Beating Practicality<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Volvo V60 FIRST LOOK: The Wagon That Makes SUVs Obsolete | Swedish Style Meets Practicality\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QSPL3j9tD4E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6127\" data-end=\"6139\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6140\" data-end=\"6569\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\"><strong>2025 VOLVO V60<\/strong><\/a> is a lovely antidote to SUV fatigue. It mixes proper wagon usefulness with premium ride comfort, straightforward tech and the safety net buyers expect from Volvo. The catch is timing. With Australian supply in run-out, you will need to be flexible on colour and options. If you can find one, it is a deeply satisfying daily that treats long trips as its natural habitat.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6589\">Rating: 8.4\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6590\" data-end=\"6885\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-v60\"><strong>2025 VOLVO V60<\/strong><\/a> delivers a rare blend of quiet comfort, space and tech for families who do not want an SUV. Pricing is fair for the quality, the mild-hybrid is efficient enough, and safety is bankable. Lack of a local PHEV and run-out status hold it back from a higher score.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 VOLVO V60 is the sensible Swede that still knows how to have a good time. In Australia it arrives in V60 Cross Country B5 mild-hybrid form, a raised wagon with all-wheel drive, proper long-distance comfort, and a cabin that feels like a Scandi living room with Google smarts baked in. 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