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2018 Volvo XC60: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Volvo XC60 is an all-new, second-generation model built on Volvo’s newer SPA platform. Its redesign brings a new body and cabin, updated engines, more standard safety technology, and the XC60’s first T8 plug-in hybrid.
About the 2018 Volvo XC60
2nd generation XC60 (2018-2021 before the 2022 refresh), first year.
Volvo positions the XC60 as a midsize luxury SUV that blends Scandinavian design, family-friendly safety, and everyday comfort with a more athletic feel than the larger XC90. The brand’s own materials lean on “technology with purpose,” a calm, clean interior, and confidence-inspiring driver assistance rather than flashy gimmicks. For most buyers, the XC60 is the sweet-spot Volvo SUV: roomy and upscale, easier to live with than a bigger three-row model, and available in sporty, luxury, or plug-in hybrid forms.
The 2018 XC60 ranges from the well-equipped Momentum to the sportier R-Design and more luxurious Inscription. Every version has AWD, a panoramic moonroof, and a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while upper trims add features such as a 12.3-inch driver display, richer cabin materials, sport seats, or a hands-free power tailgate. The 400-hp T8 models pair plug-in hybrid driving with either the straightforward Momentum, athletic R-Design, or comfort-focused Inscription trim theme.
What changed, by category
Structural
The XC60 moves to Volvo’s newer SPA platform as part of a complete second-generation redesign, with a new body and cabin.
Styling
The exterior and interior adopt the cleaner design theme of the larger XC90, giving the XC60 a more modern, upscale look and feel.
Powertrain
A fresh AWD lineup arrives with the 250-hp T5, 316-hp T6, and new 400-hp T8 plug-in hybrid. All use an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Tech
A 9-inch portrait-style touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is fitted across the lineup. R-Design, Inscription, and T8 versions feature a 12.3-inch digital driver display.
Safety
Standard safety equipment expands to include Volvo’s City Safety collision-avoidance system, lane keeping aid, run-off road mitigation, and oncoming lane mitigation. Automatic high beams and lane-departure warning also become standard on T5 and T6 Inscription trims.
2018 Volvo XC60 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, Spchd, Hybrd, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, Spchd, Hybrd, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, Spchd, Hybrd, 2.0L |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | 316 hp | 250 hp | 316 hp | |||
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft | 63.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPGe Combined | 59 | 59 | 59 | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2018 Volvo XC60 redesigned?
Yes. The 2018 XC60 begins the model’s second generation with Volvo’s newer SPA platform, a new body, a redesigned cabin, and styling influenced by the larger XC90.
What engines does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have?
The 2018 XC60 has three AWD powertrains: the 250-hp T5, the 316-hp T6, and the 400-hp T8 plug-in hybrid. Each is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 a plug-in hybrid?
Some versions are. The T8 is a 400-hp plug-in hybrid with electric AWD, while the T5 and T6 use gasoline engines.
What technology was added to the redesigned 2018 XC60?
The redesigned 2018 XC60 has a 9-inch portrait-style touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto throughout the lineup. R-Design, Inscription, and T8 models also have a 12.3-inch digital driver display.
How is the 2018 Volvo XC60 different from the 2017 model?
The 2018 XC60 is a complete redesign rather than a minor update. Compared with the 2017 model, it has a new platform, fresh exterior and interior styling, a new touchscreen layout, broader standard safety technology, revised T5 and T6 engines, and a newly added T8 plug-in hybrid.
2018 Volvo XC60 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Volvo XC60.
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2018 Volvo XC60
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“If you want a mid sized luxury SUV, then the Volvo XC60 is the best bang for the buck.”
“The Volvo XC 60 is sporty, technologically advanced, reliable, and has great gas mileage all in a stylish package.”