2013 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD

Volvo hasn’t been known for sleek styling, but the 2013 XC60 is the most stylish crossover the brand has designed and won’t be confused with the boxy station wagons of the past. The Volvo XC60 is the smallest of the Volvo crossover family, which includes the XC70 and XC90, and looks like a smaller version of the XC90.  The luxury crossover competes in the mid-size SUV segment along with the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLK and Acura MDX. This week we’ll be test driving the 2013 XC60 T6 AWD ($40,450) model.
The XC60 carries over to the 2013 model year basically unchanged except the crossover gets some nice standard upgrades like automatic headlights and wipers and keyless ignition/entry and a Sport Mode for the six-speed transmission. This XC60 tester came with the optional navigation system with RTT technology package that features a number of new safety systems that we’ll test this week.

Modern exterior carries over inside

Inside, the XC60 seats four comfortably, and has accommodations for five with a bit of coziness. The crossover offers more cargo space than nearly all its competitors. The more modern exterior look carries over inside the XC60. The mid-size SUV has the Swedish details we have come to expect from the brand with high-quality materials and classy trim accents throughout. It definitely has an upscale feel when you sit behind the wheel. The cabin is attractively finished and the fit and finish is top notch.
The best thing about the design of the cabin is the layout is simple and easy to understand. Unlike some of its German competitors, the XC60 has knobs and buttons that are easy to use. This tester came standard with leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, leather and silk metal steering wheel, heated outside mirrors  and tilt/telescoping steering wheel. An optional climate package ($900) added heated front and rear seats, heated windshield nozzles and interior air quality system.