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2018 Volvo XC60 (2nd Generation)
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Step inside the new Volvo XC60: where luxury meets advanced technology and electrification
Safety
As we know, Volvo has always been one of the safest cars on the road, and in the XC60, passive safety features include: driver and passenger airbags, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags, inflatable curtain airbags, whiplash protection (WHIPS) for the front seats, and Isofix anchorages for the outer position rear seats.
Furthermore, there’s pilot assist, adaptive cruise control, front collision mitigation support, blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert, rear collision warning and mitigation support, park assist camera, 360-degree camera, park assist front, rear and side, hill start assist and hill descent control.
The Volvo XC60 comes with a five-year/100 000km warranty and a five-year/100 000km service plan. On T8 PHEV models, the hybrid battery is covered for eight years/160 000km and five years of unlimited roadside assistance.
Pricing
XC60 B5 Core: R1 058 400.
XC60 B5 Plus: R1 116 300.
XC60 T8 PHEV Plus: R1 460 800.
XC60 T8 PHEV Ultra: R1 500 700.
Safety
As we know, Volvo has always been one of the safest cars on the road, and in the XC60, passive safety features include: driver and passenger airbags, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags, inflatable curtain airbags, whiplash protection (WHIPS) for the front seats, and Isofix anchorages for the outer position rear seats.
Furthermore, there’s pilot assist, adaptive cruise control, front collision mitigation support, blind spot information system (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert, rear collision warning and mitigation support, park assist camera, 360-degree camera, park assist front, rear and side, hill start assist and hill descent control.
The Volvo XC60 comes with a five-year/100 000km warranty and a five-year/100 000km service plan. On T8 PHEV models, the hybrid battery is covered for eight years/160 000km and five years of unlimited roadside assistance.
Pricing
XC60 B5 Core: R1 058 400.
XC60 B5 Plus: R1 116 300.
XC60 T8 PHEV Plus: R1 460 800.
XC60 T8 PHEV Ultra: R1 500 700.
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DRIVEN | Volvo’s refreshed XC60 takes after its bigger brother
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Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV (2026) Review
FAST FACTS
Model: 2026 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV Plus Bright
Price: R1 460 800 (before options)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol + electric motor plug-in hybrid
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power / Torque: 340 kW/709 Nm
Claimed fuel consumption: 1.6 L/100 km
0-100 kph: 4.8 sec (claimed)
Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV Price & Aftersales support
Every XC60 is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. On the PHEV derivatives, the hybrid battery is covered for 8 years/160 000 km. Five years of unlimited roadside assistance is also included.
XC60 B5 Core R1 058 400
XC60 B5 Plus R1 116 300
XC60 T8 PHEV Plus R1 460 800
XC60 T8 PHEV Ultra R1 500 700
Verdict
In 2026, Volvo finds itself in a tricky position. Globally, demand for battery-electric vehicles has dropped and brands like Volvo that focused mainly on electric-only powertrains suddenly found themselves in a precarious position. Many brands, like Volvo, have reversed course and are rethinking future approaches. In the meantime, what do they sell?
This XC60 facelift is the result of such industry turmoil. However, given its popularity and long list of positives, it makes perfect commercial sense for Volvo to introduce some minor enhancements and keep it on sale. The XC60 may lack the dynamic talents of some of its rivals, but at its core, it is still one of the best, classiest premium family SUVs.
FAST FACTS
Model: 2026 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV Plus Bright
Price: R1 460 800 (before options)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol + electric motor plug-in hybrid
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power / Torque: 340 kW/709 Nm
Claimed fuel consumption: 1.6 L/100 km
0-100 kph: 4.8 sec (claimed)
Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV Price & Aftersales support
Every XC60 is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. On the PHEV derivatives, the hybrid battery is covered for 8 years/160 000 km. Five years of unlimited roadside assistance is also included.
XC60 B5 Core R1 058 400
XC60 B5 Plus R1 116 300
XC60 T8 PHEV Plus R1 460 800
XC60 T8 PHEV Ultra R1 500 700
Verdict
In 2026, Volvo finds itself in a tricky position. Globally, demand for battery-electric vehicles has dropped and brands like Volvo that focused mainly on electric-only powertrains suddenly found themselves in a precarious position. Many brands, like Volvo, have reversed course and are rethinking future approaches. In the meantime, what do they sell?
This XC60 facelift is the result of such industry turmoil. However, given its popularity and long list of positives, it makes perfect commercial sense for Volvo to introduce some minor enhancements and keep it on sale. The XC60 may lack the dynamic talents of some of its rivals, but at its core, it is still one of the best, classiest premium family SUVs.
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